Gandhinagar: The state govt said on Tuesday that during a month-long special drive against loan sharks, as many as 136 persons were arrested in cases registered across the state.An official statement said the intensive campaign was conducted from March 15 to April 14 under the direction of DGP K L N Rao. During the drive,…
Chandigarh: The Punjab govt has approved a relaxation in document requirements for beneficiaries below 18 years of age under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY). “The govt has removed the requirement of a birth certificate during enrolment, reverification or addition of new family members in the case of minor beneficiaries. However, in cases where the…
Pune:A PMPML bus crashed into a wedding card shop on Bajirao Road, near Appa Balwant Chowk, around 3.45pm on Tuesday, damaging its glass door and furniture but no one was injured.“Thankfully, no one was standing at the door of the card shop. There were about 15 passengers in the bus, but none of them suffered…
Guwahati: Archaeological excavation has started at the Harlong Kuruwati (Harlongkuruati) site in Kampur of Nagaon district to trace the historical legacy of the ancient Kapili Valley kingdom, referred to in historical records as Dabak (Davaka). The 4th-century Allahabad Pillar Inscription of Samudragupta mentions Davaka as one of the frontier kingdoms of the Gupta Empire.Officials said…
Lucknow: With no let-up in scorching weather on Tuesday, Banda became hottest place in the country for the third time in the past six days. In fact, three cities from UP were among 10 hottest districts in India.Banda sizzled at 44.4 degrees Celsius, 3.9 units above normal, followed by Jharsuguda (Odisha) and Akola (Maharashtra) recorded…
Jaipur: A controversy has erupted over the recruitment of contract pharmacists at the super speciality hospital of SMS Medical College, with allegations of arbitrary removals, favouritism and financial irregularities in the appointment process.Mahaveer Prasad Yadav, state convenor of the Rajasthan Pharmacist Sangharsh Samiti, alleged that after the previous contractor’s term ended on March 31, 2026,…
NEW DELHI: Taking a dig at carmakers lobbying for the next phase of fuel efficiency norms, CAFE-3, road transport minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said they have been trying behind the scenes to influence policy and don’t get exposed like political leaders.He also indicated some parity in norms for flex-fuel hybrid cars with EVs.Speaking at…
In 1973, a partial human skull was uncovered in Hahnöfersand, Germany, during archaeological work. It did not come with any clear cultural objects nearby, which made early classification difficult. At first glance, the bone seemed unusual. Its shape carried features that looked partly Neanderthal and partly modern human. That observation led some researchers to suggest…
Apple shares edged lower on Tuesday, slipping 1%, as the company confirmed a leadership transition that will see Tim Cook step down as chief executive on September 1. After stepping down as the CEO, Cook is set to move into the role of executive chairman, handing over the reins to John Ternus, a long-time company…
One of the cons of being a star or public figure is to visit crowded places, even during film promotions. One recalls several instances of actors being mobbed by crowds and stories of the chaos that was created. In a recent interview, celebrity bodyguard Yusuf Ibrahim, who frequently works with Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan…
