‘No technical evidence to prove allegations’: 17 years on, court acquits three men in case of illegal international call routing from Andheri telecom setup | Mumbai News

Mumbai: Long before WhatsApp calls, FaceTime, Zoom and internet voice apps made overseas conversations almost free, making an ISD call from India was an expensive decision. In 2002, speaking to someone in the United States could cost Rs 24 a minute during peak hours and Rs 21.18 a minute off-peak. Calls to Europe, Africa, Asia,…

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Bengalureans return to parks, lakes for post-Deepavali green drive | Bengaluru News

Voluteers took part in conservation and nature-awareness activities across four locations. Bengaluru: After taking a break for Deepavali, Bengalureans returned to their neighbourhood parks and lakes Saturday as The Times of India’s #IamBengaluru – Volunteer for Parks initiative resumed with conservation and nature-awareness activities across four locations.At Jakkur Lake Park, volunteers joined Jalaposhan for de-weeding…

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Study flags sharp urban-rural, rich-poor divide in C-section deliveries | Hyderabad News

‘Wealth, Hospital Type Drive C-Section Odds In India’Hyderabad: A new South Asia-wide study has flagged a growing inequality in maternal healthcare in India, revealing that a woman’s chances of undergoing a caesarean section are increasingly shaped by her income, education, location and choice of hospital rather than medical need alone.The study, ‘Trends and Determinants of…

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Ocean safety initiative draws 3,000 participants in 50 days | Goa News

Panaji: A safety education initiative led by Drishti Marine has drawn nearly 3,000 participants across Goa’s beaches in just 50 days, highlighting a growing public interest in ocean safety. The programme, titled Sagar Safar, introduces tourists and residents to sea behaviour, safe swimming practices, and rip current awareness under the direct supervision of professional lifesavers.The…

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‘Khelo Himachal’ to take on drug menace: CM | Chandigarh News

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Shimla: To channelise youth energy towards sports and strengthen its campaign against drug abuse, the Himachal Pradesh govt has approved ‘Khelo Himachal–Chitta Mukt Abhiyan, 2026’. The campaign will be rolled out across the state from Dec 2026 to March 2027.Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said sports could play…

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Female leopard linked to 7-year-old girl’s death trapped in Bahraich; 23rd rescue in district this year | Lucknow News

The leopard was trapped at the same location where seven-year-old Poonam was killed in a leopard attack on November 5. LUCKNOW: A female leopard was cage-trapped at around 7pm on Saturday in Bhatta village under Karikot Gram Panchayat in the Nishangara range of Katarniaghat Wildlife Division.This is the 23rd leopard rescued in Bahraich district this…

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SAD, BJP seat-sharing talks under way; formal announcement expected this month: Report | India News

The former allies are discussing a possible reunion ahead of the 2027 Punjab assembly elections NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) are holding discussions on seat-sharing for the 2027 Punjab assembly elections, with a formal announcement on a possible alliance expected later this month, news agency PTI reported…

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