Man apprehended following allegations of raping and impregnating a 15-year-old girl (Representative image) SONBHADRA: A 28-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly raping and impregnating a minor. The accused has been identified as Bharat Lal, police said.According to Inspector Sadanand Rai of the Obra Police Station, a written complaint was received on Wednesday alleging…
Dibrugarh: In a move to protect school-going children from road accidents, the district magistrate of Majuli has issued an order prohibiting the movement of all tractors and dumpers within the district during school hours.The order, issued by DM Srishti Singh on Thursday, comes in the wake of a series of accidents involving heavy vehicles that…
The Delhi high court had issued a notice to the Centre regarding Telegram’s challenge to a temporary blocking order (File photo) NEW DELHI: The central government Thursday told the Delhi high court that social media platform Telegram has now become a “new dark web” making it hard for the authorities to “track and attribute” criminals.In…
Stephen Ogilvie, Belfast victim out of induced coma/image: X The family of a Belfast man whose stabbing triggered three nights of violent unrest across the city have revealed he could lose sight in both eyes as he continues his recovery in hospital.Stephen Ogilvie, 44, has emerged from an induced coma after suffering severe injuries in…
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has flagged a wide range of risks to its business from regulatory changes and technology failures to cyberattacks and artificial intelligence-related challenges in its draft IPO papers, while highlighting its heavy dependence on derivatives trading for revenue, PTI reported.The disclosures, made in the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed with…
Another fraud case related to actress Gautami has resurfaced following searches carried out by the Enforcement Directorate in Chennai and Madurai. The case is connected with claims made against illegal dealings of assets valued at almost Rs 25 crore owned by the actress. The fraud case has gained much publicity due to the involvement of…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the online portal for eligible Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates to submit details of their scribe for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) June 2026 examination.According to the public notice issued on June 18, 2026, eligible candidates can submit…
India’s Mohammed Siraj (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Mohammed Siraj was unfairly tagged as a specialist for just one format early in his international career, insisting the fast bowler has repeatedly shown he can be effective across formats.Siraj’s impressive performances in franchise cricket for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and later Gujarat Titans helped…
Plastic has a habit of staying around long after its useful life has ended. Some materials can be collected and recycled with relative ease, while others prove far more stubborn. Polyvinyl chloride, commonly known as PVC, sits firmly in the latter category. Used in products ranging from pipes and electrical cables to flooring and medical…
Data from major ports shows that Mumbai handled just 36 cruise vessels carrying 32,060 passengers in 2013-14. (Representative Image) MUMBAI: For generations, Mumbai’s harbour has been the gateway to India’s trade and commerce, crowded with cargo vessels and merchant ships. Today, a different class of vessel is helping reshape the city’s waterfront economy — the…
