Chandigarh: Punjab govt on Tuesday raised Rs 1,300 crore through the auction of 12-year bonds conducted by the RBI, setting off a political slugfest with the opposition questioning the pace of borrowing and the incumbent AAP defending it as part of planned fiscal management.The bonds, aimed at financing capital expenditure and ongoing development schemes, were…
Pune: A few posters tom-toming about getting a police constable’s job, photos in khaki and posting one of these images as the display picture on a cellphone messaging application. A 26-year-old vegetable vendor in Narhe used these tricks to find a match and make his mother happy, prompting a case of impersonation against him.The Narhe…
Lucknow: In a case of “digital arrest” cyber fraud, a 75-year-old retired govt doctor in Lucknow was allegedly duped of ₹1.55 crore by an interstate cyber gang that impersonated police and national investigation agency officials.According to an FIR lodged at the cyber police station, the accused contacted the victim on Apr 11, posing as a…
JAIPUR: Police Tuesday arrested a 50-year-old man for allegedly killing his estranged wife and dumping her body near a railway underpass close to Tantiyawas toll plaza in Chomu, a day after the crime came to light.The accused, identified as Satish Kumar Sharma, was held following investigation into the death of Meenu Sharma, 42, whose body…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday indicated that New Delhi may play its role in initiating peace in the West Asia amid the ongoing crisis between Iran and United states.When asked if India has any role to play in the West Asia crisis, Rajnath said, “It is possible that tomorrow, the time may…
UK creates ‘smoke-free generation’ with landmark lifetime tobacco ban / Image: file If you were born after 2008, cigarettes could be off-limits for life. In a sweeping government move, the UK is introducing a landmark rule that will steadily raise the legal smoking age until it effectively disappears for future generations. Under this rule, the…
Living in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune or parts of the Delhi-NCR region? You might find it hard to grab a can of Diet Coke this summer. The Middle East war has already rattled oil supplies, economies across the globe and multiple sectors—now it’s hitting something far more familiar on everyday shelves: Diet Coke. The beverage is…
Jasmine Sandlas revealed her family’s difficult move from India to the US, where her father rebuilt life from scratch after leaving a high-profile job. She recalled their modest living conditions, her mother’s hard work, and their struggles. Jasmine credited her parents’ sacrifices for her success and her father’s later career as a legal interpreter. Singer…
Currency Note Press, Nashik, Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Finance has issued the recruitment notification for multiple posts under Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL). The exam is aimed at filling technical and administrative positions involved in printing currency notes, passports, stamps and other secure government documents. Candidates from…
5 players battle in LSG vs RR at Lucknow Lucknow Super Giants return to Ekana Stadium under pressure, needing a turnaround after losing four of six matches and still searching for their first home win. Their main concern is an inconsistent top order, often forcing them into recovery mode.Rajasthan Royals, placed third, arrive in better…
