HYDERABAD: A 23-year-old pregnant woman allegedly died by suicide after being subjected to humiliation by her husband, who reportedly demanded a DNA test for her unborn child—an incident that led to the arrest of him and his mother on Saturday.The victim, G Sushmita , was found her dead at her residence in Gadipeddapur village of…
Kolkata: The previous govt increased the number of undergraduate seats in colleges in an unplanned way, which led to the problem of vacant seats every year, claimed higher education minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay. “Every year around 6 lakh to 6.5 lakh students clear Higher Secondary exams but there are 9 lakh to 9.5 lakh seats in…
Panaji: The skill gap plaguing the private sector can be bridged if companies proactively come forward to provide youngsters and students with practical exposure and workplace experience, said govt officials.Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) has urged companies to provide structured internship opportunities by joining the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS).“The PMIS presents a unique opportunity…
Ahmedabad: In the horse country emerging along the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar-Mehsana belt, post-Covid years have redrawn the map of equine breeding in Gujarat. What was once a niche pursuit has turned into a fast-growing business, with stud farms reporting steady demand for high-bred Marwari lineages and mares arriving from outside the state for breeding.Stud farm owners in…
Amritsar: Acting Akal Takht jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj on Saturday urged the Uttarakhand government to take strict action against a man who allegedly threatened Sikhs with a “repeat of June 1984”, saying such remarks posed a serious threat to communal harmony and peace.The man, Ashish Negi of the Uttarakhand Kranti Dal (UKD), allegedly made…
Ketan’s family members and society residents gathered to pay tribute to him and seek strict action against those accused in the case, which is currently being investigated by police. PUNE: “We want death sentence for killers,” said the family of 26-year-old Ketan Agarwal as they joined a candlelight march in Pimpri-Chinchwad on Saturday, demanding justice…
Lucknow: Gomti Riverfront turned into a breathtaking open-air stage where art, music and community blended into one flowing expression of creativity. What unfolded was a citywide celebration of imagination as citizens gathered to paint, perform and participate in a shared artistic experience under the evening sky.The Riverfront Art Project was conceptualised and led by Adwaita…
A screenshot of the Rajasthan Police’s Code of Ethics on its official website states that police personnel should recognise and respect the limitations of their powers and functions JAIPUR: Rajasthan Police’s own code of conduct, which directs personnel to stay courteous, respect constitutional rights and use persuasion over force, is under renewed scrutiny after multiple…
NEW DELHI: In a major safety lapse, a girl cadet pilot was asked to deboard from a twin engine trainer aircraft at a Kanpur flying training organisation late on Friday (June 26) night with the propellers still running. As she was getting away from the plane, the propeller hit her back and sources say she…
The Strait of Hormuz, world’s busiest oil chokepoint, was moving again. Now, it’s at risk of clogging up once more.Earlier this week, ship traffic through the passage surged to a three-month high, before slowing sharply on Friday after a fresh attack in the Gulf of Oman brought an international evacuation effort to a halt. MarineTraffic…
