Kolkata: KMC councillor Susanta Ghosh, named in an extortion case, was spotted on the Bengal-Odisha border on Friday but he, along with his family, reportedly fled, leaving his car behind, before police could reach him. His driver was, however, arrested from the Belda-Odisha border area.Ghosh, Ward 108 Trinamool councillor, has reportedly remained untraceable amid allegations…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat forest and environment minister Arjun Modhwadia announced that the disease scare, which had gripped the state’s forests over the past few days, has subsided, with 12 of the 17 lions that were quarantined now released back into the wild.Modhwadia, in a video message, said that the 17 lions were kept in quarantine following…
Municipal commissioner Amit Kumar stated that environmental protection cannot be achieved through govt efforts alone and requires active civic participation. Chandigarh: The Chandigarh municipal corporation convened a special meeting of all councillors on Friday to mark World Environment Day and enforce the provisions of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026. Municipal commissioner Amit Kumar…
The victim in this case was placed under digital arrest temporarily Pune: Cybercrooks posing as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers duped a 69-year-old fabricator from Bhosari of Rs55 lakh last month, after threatening to arrest him in a bogus money-laundering case. The fraud occurred between May 10 and June 3 this year, and a…
Maha Kumbh has been awarded for integrating advanced digital systems into the management of world’s largest religious gathering Lucknow: The Prayagraj Maha Kumbh 2025 has earned national recognition, with the Uttar Pradesh govt’s flagship event set to receive the Gold Award at the National e-Governance Awards 2026, marking a major milestone in digital governance and…
Vladimir Putin with PM Modi NEW DELHI: Russian president Vladimir Putin said sanctions threats against India would “boomerang immediately”, affriming that New Delhi has always been “guided by its national interests”.Putin said India was free to choose the products that “they consider to be most up to date, most applicable for them and obviously offering…
US tech stocks came under heavy pressure on Friday, with semiconductor giants leading the decline as investors grew cautious about artificial intelligence-fuelled valuations and digested stronger-than-expected US jobs data.The sell-off was most severe in the chip sector, where the PHLX Semiconductor Index plunged 10.3%, marking its steepest single-day fall since March 2020. The decline followed…
Anthony Head was a beloved actor known for his roles in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Ted Lasso’. The British performer built a long career in television and film while maintaining a strong family life with his longtime partner and two daughters. Now, his family announced his passing, reflecting on his remarkable life both on…
Karnataka State Police has started the recruitment process for 3,395 Police Constable (Civil) vacancies. The notification was issued on June 5, 2026.Candidates who have passed PUC/Class 12 or an equivalent qualification are eligible to apply. The notification also recognises certain equivalent qualifications, including Class 12 examinations conducted by CBSE, ISC and other state boardsCandidates must…
R Praggnanandhaa (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) R Praggnanandhaa scripted history by becoming the first Indian ever to win the prestigious Norway Chess title. The 20-year-old Grandmaster completed a remarkable comeback in the final round, defeating Germany’s Vincent Keymer to secure the championship and etch his name into the tournament’s history books.Heading into…
