NEW DELHI: The death toll in the Malviya Nagar bed and breakfast fire tragedy has risen to 22 after a forgein national died while undergoing treatment on Sunday.The victim was from Nigeria.The incident took place on June 3 at the Flourish Inn hotel, where a major fire broke out, killing 21 people and injuring several…
Exotic species such as Gibbon, Malenistic Squirrel, Ball Python, and Iguana were found in the consignment, hidden inside a bag and smuggled into the country Navi Mumbai: An Indian passenger flying back from Bangkok was intercepted by the Mumbai Customs at the Mumbai International Airport on Sunday with 29 exotic wild animals.A wildlife rescue team…
Bengaluru: Activists have raised concerns over the design and management plan of a stray dog shelter being constructed to house around 500 animals in north Bengaluru, warning that overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure and the absence of stakeholder oversight could compromise animal welfare.The concerns were raised during a visit to the under-construction shelter at Medi Agrahara Friday….
Almost all allies of DMK were unhappy with the seat-sharing arrangement, says Durai Vaiko After the DMK-led alliance’s debacle in the recent assembly election, MDMK general secretary Vaiko and his son and principal secretary Durai Vaiko publicly expressed their displeasure over contesting on DMK’s ‘rising sun’ symbol. In an interview Durai Vaiko says the party…
Kolkata: In a major policy shift, the Bengal government is to conduct a detailed review of the long-standing bicycle ban on 70 major roads in Kolkata. Introduced by a previous regime, the restrictions had faced intense criticism for turning the streets into an extortion ground, disproportionately affecting working class citizens. Data reveals that 73% of…
Aizawl: In a joint operation, Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police arrested three persons and seized two foreign-made pistols in Aizawl’s Chanmari West locality.According to information received here on Sunday, the raid was conducted on Friday, following specific intelligence inputs regarding an alleged illegal arms transaction in the region.Security officers said Assam Rifles personnel, in coordination…
LUCKNOW: A 28-year-old man accused of killing his wife in a murder and dowry-related case was arrested after a police encounter in Lakhimpur Kheri in the wee hours of Sunday, with the post-mortem confirming she was strangled and bore electric burn injuries, police said.The accused, Robin Ali, sustained a bullet injury to his leg during…
A major British kebab manufacturer has been hit with a massive financial penalty after a court heard it defrauded the public by selling “lamb” kebabs that actually consisted mostly of skin, fat, and cheaper meats, reports BBC.Kismet Kebabs Ltd, based in Chelmsford, Essex, was fined £500,000 (approximately Rs 6.3 crore). The firm supplies takeaways and…
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the United States eased last week after climbing to its highest level in nine months, offering some relief to prospective homebuyers navigating a challenging housing market.According to Freddie Mac, the US-government-sponsored mortgage finance corporation whose weekly survey is widely regarded as a key indicator of US…
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has opened up about the legal troubles that landed him in jail for 70 days, the people who stood by him, and why he harbours no resentment towards mentor and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt for not publicly speaking in his defence.Vikram Bhatt was in jail for 70 days after being arrested in connection…
