Pune: Aam Aadmi Party members on Monday demanded that the state govt review its decision to shift the irrigation department’s headquarters from Pune to Kolhapur and Solapur.The party members said moving the office out of Pune would adversely impact water supply management.“Attempts are being made to reduce Pune’s administrative significance. Without any discussion in the…
SuratSurat: A 27-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl inside her home in the Pandesara area on Sunday morning.Police arrested Tikukumar Mali and booked him for rape under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act.The alleged crime occurred around 11am on…
Silchar: Braving heavy rain, students of Haflong College on Monday protested against the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG and demanded greater transparency and accountability in the country’s education system.The protesters raised concerns over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 question paper leak and called for a fair, transparent and secure examination process. They also sought comprehensive reforms…
Lucknow: Public transport infrastructure in key UP cities, considered as a weak link in a developing ecosystem, is set for a major overhaul.Determined to bring a turnaround within the 17 cities governed by municipal corporations (Firozabad and Saharanpur too would be brought under the fold within a year), the state has set the ball rolling…
Rajkot: In a major advancement for cancer care in Gujarat, the Shree Nathalal Parekh Cancer Institute, which is associated with Rajkot Cancer Society, officially launched Project Raktjyoti, establishing the first dedicated bone marrow transplant (BMT), cellular therapy (CAR-T) and comprehensive haematology unit in the Saurashtra and Kutch regions. This charitable trust hospital provides affordable and…
Jaipur: A special Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court in Bikaner Monday remanded Rajasthan State Seeds Corporation nominated director Jugal Kishore Bishnoi and five other accused to ACB custody till June 12 in connection with an alleged Rs. 2.5 crore bribery case linked to a seed company facing regulatory action.The ACB arrested Bishnoi Sunday night along with…
JAMMU: Three mortar shells were found in two separate places in forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.According to officials, two mortar shells were found in Jhanghar forest area, while another was found at a secluded location in Makri village of Nowshera sector…
As Luigi Mangione awaits trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, his family is moving forward with life away from the spotlight.His elder sister, MariaSanta Mangione, is set to begin a cardiovascular disease fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in July, reports the Daily Mail. The development comes just months before Luigi Mangione…
The second Civil Investiture Ceremony for this year’s Padma Awards will be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 23, where President Droupadi Murmu will confer the country’s prestigious civilian honours on 65 distinguished personalities.The ceremony follows the first investiture held last month, during which 66 awardees were honoured. With a total of 131 Padma Awards…
New Delhi: Customs officials have arrested two passengers arriving at IGI Airport from Kuala Lumpur for allegedly attempting to smuggle 15.4 kg of weed worth over Rs 5 crore concealed inside two brand-new geysers. These passengers concealed 145 vacuum-sealed hydroponic weed packets inside two geysers, with an X-ray check revealing the narcotics inside.After the passengers…
