Kolkata: What began as an antique deal arranged through Facebook turned into a kidnapping ordeal for a Bhopal-based antique collector, who travelled to Kolkata, was taken to Basirhat after being lured by a promise of cheap antiques and was allegedly held captive before police mounted a ransom trap near Haldirams on VIP Road and rescued…
Panaji: On average, six foreign nationals have been deported by Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), Goa, per month till Sept for allegedly overstaying, while more than 100 foreigners have obtained exit permits and left India. This week, three foreigners—including nationals from Japan, Uganda, and Kenya—have been deported.A total of 60 foreigners illegally overstaying have been…
Women entrepreneurs in Gujarat Ahmedabad: Three Gujarat cities have featured among India’s Top 5 million-plus cities for the share of businesses owned by women, according to Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2025.Surat topped the list, with women owning 43.2% of proprietary establishments. Vadodara ranked second at 40.7%, followed by Pune at 40.7% and…
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Chandigarh: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann has convened a meeting of the 7-member coordination committee constituted in connection with the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026.The meeting is scheduled to be held at the chief minister’s official residence on Sept 27.On Aug 16, the Punjab…
Pune: The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has started certification services for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), providing assessment and certification to drone manufacturers.Operating under the Certification Scheme for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CSUAS) administered by the Quality Council of India (QCI) on behalf of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), ARAI is authorised to evaluate…
Lucknow: A retired United India Insurance Company official was allegedly duped of ₹40.75 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him with promises of high returns on investments in a purported trading firm.According to cyber crime police station inspector Alok Rao, the victim, Shiv Kumar Gautam, received a message on Facebook offering lucrative returns on investments.After…
Rajasthan University VC Prof Bhagwati Prasad Saraswat took charge Saturday Jaipur: Rajasthan University’s newly appointed vice-chancellor, Prof Bhagwati Prasad Saraswat, who took charge Saturday, said students were the reason a university existed and assured that he would work to ensure they faced no hardship. He also promised to initiate the process for clearing pending teacher…
ECINET Software To Be AuditedAfter Complaints NEW DELHI: A full meeting of the Election Commission of India on Saturday – the first after reports of alleged internal differences – decided to exempt electors who have got notices for being unmapped to the last SIR or over logical discrepancies, from hearings by electoral registration officer (ERO)…
‘VIBE’ witnessed a good rise in its box office collection on Saturday, September 26. The Kunal Kemmu and Preity Zinta-starrer recorded an 80% increase over its previous day’s India net earnings.According to Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 90 lakhs nett on Day 9. It registered the collection through 511 shows. The movie earned Rs 50…
General:This day carries a bright banner for you. Respect, recognition, and social warmth come more easily now, and people may respond to you with unusual openness. Jupiter supports your standing, while the Moon gives visibility. So yes, you can feel that the week saves one of its better cards for today.Still, there is a twist…
