Kalyan: A 43-year-old unemployed man from Dombivli was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting his two daughters, including a 10-year-old minor, over several years, police said.According to the FIR, the accused allegedly abused his 19-year-old elder daughter for the last four years. The assaults came to light recently when he allegedly targeted his younger…
Bengaluru: With the push towards vaginal deliveries to avoid unnecessary C-sections (caesarean sections), pregnant women in Bengaluru are increasingly exploring natural birthing options. One such method gaining popularity is water birth, with several hospitals setting up dedicated centres over the past two years.Recently, a 42-year-old woman, who had her first child 11 years ago, delivered…
Chennai: Class XII state board students recorded a 95.2% pass, which is a marginal increase of 0.2% compared to the previous year. Of 7,91,654 students who appeared for the exam, 7,53,694 students (95.2%) cleared the exam.Girls recorded a 3.8% higher pass percentage compared to boys this year, as 4,06,167 of 4,18,724 girls (97%) and 3,47,527…
Union minister of state for home Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son, Bandi Bageerath HYDERABAD: Union minister of state for home Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son, Bandi Bageerath, was booked in a POCSO case on Friday night for allegedly misbehaving with a 17-year-old girl and sexually harassing her. At the same time, Karimnagar II Town police registered a…
Kolkata: Bata India is targeting 3,000 retail outlets within three years, having crossed the 2,000-store milestone in late April — a first for any footwear company in the country, ahead of rivals such as Adidas, Nike, Metro and Khadim’s. MD and CEO Gunjan Shah made the announcement while relaunching the company’s Grand Arcade store in…
Ahmedabad: Kinjal Lathi, 33, a resident of Ahmedabad, is a proud mother of a 7-year-old daughter. “I was just three months old when I was diagnosed with thalassemia major. Since then, I have been on regular blood transfusions. My parents were unaware of the condition, but today there is far greater awareness — I married…
Ludhiana: Frustrated by a surge in midnight muggings, a network of food delivery workers used live-location tracking to corner and thrash a group of alleged robbers in Dugri, sparking a legal showdown with police.While a woman lost her gold chain at her doorstep and couriers faced sword-wielding thieves, a group of drivers took a stand…
Times News NetworkChandigarh: In a bid to check encroachments set up by vendors in the evening and at night, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has extended duty hours of the enforcement department till 10pm. Most municipal councillors supported the move to extend timings during a recent MC house meeting. Duty roster of enforcement inspectors and their…
Pune: In the age of increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in systems, juxtaposed with unending complaints of administrative apathy, many city residents believe that the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) can harness new-age technology to address civic issues, ranging from waste collection to traffic decongestion to improved security.AI acts as a catalyst for addressing major…
Surat: As Gujarat battles soaring summer temperatures crossing 40 degrees celsius, a city-based organisation has come up with an innovative way to help thirsty birds survive the harsh heat — a solar-powered ‘water bowl tower’ that provides a continuous supply of clean drinking water.Every summer, residents place earthen bowls filled with water on rooftops, balconies…
