Hyderabad: Minister for women and child welfare D Anasuya (Seethakka) on Saturday said, “Human trafficking is not just a social issue; it is modern-day slavery that destroys dignity and freedom.” She stressed, “If we fail to act, we become part of the problem,” at a state-level convergence workshop on bonded labour and trafficking.The workshop, organised…
Kolkata: An NIA court on Saturday granted bail to 15 people arrested in connection with the Beldanga violence in Murshidabad in Jan, after the agency failed to submit its charge sheet within the mandatory 90-day period, reports Dwaipayan Ghosh. The court granted relief against a personal bond of Rs 10,000 each.The accused were among 35…
Muhammed Nemil (centre) celebrates his goal with teammates Margao: There’s a reason why FC Goa have resisted the temptation to sell or loan Muhammed Nemil, despite limited appearances and lack of goals. The attacking midfielder – playing as forward this season due to absence of foreigners in the position – is capable of something special.He’s…
Ahmedabad: A vulnerability in banking software has led to a Rs 7.34 crore cyberfraud at Bhavnagar District Co-operative Bank. Four people — three from Ahmedabad and one from Mumbai — have been arrested by CID Crime’s Cyber Centre of Excellence. The accused allegedly exploited a flaw in software to create fake balance and divert funds…
Ludhiana: Commuters at the local railway station will soon step back in time as part of a week-long celebration marking World Heritage Day, featuring an 80-year-old road roller that stands as a testament to the city’s industrial history.The Ferozepur division of the railways has launched a series of commemorative events running from April 17 to…
Chandigarh: Months after clearing all stages of the recruitment process, candidates shortlisted for 218 junior basic teacher (JBT) posts in government primary schools are still awaiting appointment, with the process now delayed due to budget constraints.The Chandigarh education department initiated the recruitment drive in July 2025 under the Samagra Shiksha scheme to fill 218 JBT…
Pune: Villagers of Pimparkhed, Shirur tehsil, about 100 km from Pune, are fearful after fresh sighting of leopards and the capture of five big cats over the last fortnight. The development comes barely four months after three fatal attacks though forest officials intensified efforts to track and catch the animals.Reportedly, new big cats have moved…
Silchar: Cachar police have busted a theft racket in Silchar, recovering stolen mobile tower batteries, a motorcycle, and gold ornaments, and arresting several accused following an overnight operation, officials said on Saturday.The operation was conducted under the supervision of deputy SP (Cachar) Bhaskar Shikha Saikia. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, police carried out a series…
Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi Lucknow: Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi, the special representative of Iran in India, on Saturday said that recent efforts to advance Iran-US peace talks failed after Washington allegedly deviated from a mutually accepted framework.Speaking to reporters in Lucknow, Ilahi said Iran had earlier proposed a 10-point plan as the basis for negotiations…
Alwar: A hotel manager has been booked for allegedly raping a woman in the Tahla police station area of Alwar district, police said Saturday.In her complaint, the woman alleged that she had gone to the hotel for work around 8am on April 17 when the accused forcibly raped her around 12.25pm. She also alleged that…
