NY judge’s query procedural, unlikely to derail DoJ bid to drop charges, says US lawyer in Adani case (Image credit: AP) NEW YORK: A US federal judge’s decision to seek a fuller explanation from prosecutors before approving the dismissal of criminal charges against billionaire Gautam Adani is a procedural requirement and does not signal that…
Sabang: Former Bengal minister and seven-time MLA from Sabang, Manas Ranjan Bhunia, appeared before the Sabang police on Thursday following a court order. Accompanied by zilla parishad functionary Abu Kalam Box and another individual, Bhunia underwent intense questioning for nearly three hours in connection with an alleged cash-for-jobs scam before leaving the police station without…
Greece Fights Fires Near Athens As France, Spain Improve Wine producers across Bordeaux are preparing for an early, difficult harvest as nearly two months without rain and ongoing heatwaves shrink grapes on the vine, even though local vineyards narrowly escaped destruction from massive wildfires burning across south-western France.While authorities have managed to control the worst…
Ahmedabad: A govt employee allegedly dumped his 52-year-old wife and two daughters on the streets saying he could not arrange for their accommodation. The woman from Kalol on Saturday filed a complaint with Sola police alleging that the husband, posted with the supply department in Una, and his family have been harassing her. The woman…
NEW DELHI: Jharkhand government on Friday said it was ready to consider the demands of protesting students after a delegation of ministers met representatives of the JPSC/JSSC Reforms Manch.According to the students’ delegation, the meeting was held in a positive atmosphere, with the government assuring them that their demands would be considered.“We met the delegation…
NSE highlights key risks for India’s 2026 economy India’s macroeconomic outlook for 2026 will largely depend on monsoon performance, while the country’s equity investor base continues to expand beyond traditional markets and become younger and more diverse, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) said in its latest report.The exchange, however, highlighted that despite the rapid growth…
The Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada recently discovered a stunning 158.20-carat yellow diamond, marking the conclusion of the mine’s 20-year history and the creation of one of the five diamonds of this size. This unique discovery took place in April 2026, shortly after the mine concluded its operational life. As noted in the Gem and…
Court lets NEET paper leak accused appear for re-test, says education is a fundamental right Nearly a month after being arrested in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) paper leak case, Yash Yadav will now be allowed to sit for the re-examination scheduled on June 21.A Delhi court on Tuesday permitted Yadav, one…
Alicia Hempleman-Adams has become the first British woman to complete a transatlantic journey in a hydrogen gas balloon after a four-day flight from the United States to Europe.The 36-year-old explorer travelled from Maine to Luxembourg alongside fellow balloonists Bert Padelt and Peter Cuneo, landing on Sunday after crossing the Atlantic Ocean in an open basket…
Varanasi: For generations, the term “Sachivji” has been synonymous with the village official who guides panchayats through govt procedures and welfare schemes. Now, that role is entering the digital age. The launch of AI Sachiv-G, an artificial intelligence-powered platform developed by the Piramal Foundation, marks a significant leap in strengthening grassroots governance and accelerating the…
