India and Pakistan flags (PTI Photo) India will begin their quest for a maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of the 2026 edition on Sunday. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian team enters the tournament with confidence after winning the ODI World Cup last…
Kolkata: The Bengal govt has started the process to fill up vacant posts and asked all administrative departments to submit a detailed vacancy report by June 3. The move is aimed at strengthening the administrative machinery and improving public service delivery, an official said.A circular to this effect, issued by the additional chief secretary to…
A two wheeler without number in the NIBM Road in Pune Pune: The city is seeing an increasing number of “invisible vehicles” on its roads — cars, bikes and trucks moving about without number plates, sparking concern among transport officials.The problem is not new; driving without number plates continues in Pune despite assurances from RTO…
Pune: The civic body has started a survey to identify dangerous trees two days after a woman died when one fell on her on Sinhagad Road.Activists and citizens have welcomed the initiative, but criticised the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for “waking up late.” They said the survey should have happened earlier and such inspections should…
Mumbai: A major fire broke out in the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai, popularly known as Crawford Market, in the early hours of Sunday, destroying three shops. The blaze started in a store near the well-known Badshah Cold Drinks and Snacks store.The blaze, suspected to have originated from a short circuit, was brought under control after…
Australia complete 3-0 T20I sweep over Bangladesh (Image: X) Australia wrapped up a commanding 3-0 T20I series sweep over Bangladesh with a crushing seven-wicket victory in the third and final match at the Bir Shreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on Saturday.After opting to bat first, Bangladesh endured another disappointing outing with the…
Patient families at SSKM on Thursday Kolkata: Doctors across multiple specialties at IPGMER-SSKM’s Trauma Care Centre are working round the clock to treat the 19 injured rescued from the Taratala collapse site, even as one of the critically injured patients died on Thursday morning.The hospital administration mobilised its emergency response team within minutes of being…
Patiala: A 17-year-old boy was swept away by the strong currents of the Bhakra canal near Ablowal in Patiala district on Sunday after allegedly ignoring repeated warnings from local rescuers about dangerous undercurrents. Efforts to trace him were continuing till Monday evening.Shankar Bhardwaj, president of the Bhole Shankar Divers Club, said members of the rescue…
Lucknow: A 23-year-old Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) student has accused a senior functionary of a private university in Lucknow of sexual harassment, caste-based abuse and criminal intimidation, prompting registration of an FIR after court intervention.The FIR was lodged at Gudamba police station under Sections 74 (assault or use of criminal force against a woman…
The most auspicious and prominent Ekadashi of the year is going to be observed in the month of June. The day dedicated to Lord Vishnu and this day is regarded as one of the most sacred day in Hinduism. On this auspicious day, people offer their prayers, observe fast, and seek blessings of Lord Vishnu….
