Shimla: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday directed the Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (HPMC) to complete all preparations for apple procurement under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) ahead of the upcoming season.Chairing a review meeting of HPMC schemes, Sukhu stressed that the state govt remained committed to safeguarding…
Surat: A 23-year-old textile trader from Surat was allegedly extorted of Rs 5 lakh after being threatened that private photos and videos of his finacee would be made viral. The accused allegedly demanded Rs 20 lakh and told the trader to call off the engagement. Even after receiving the first instalment of Rs 5 lakh,…
Guwahati: AIUDF president Badruddin Ajmal on Thursday labelled Congress as a ‘Mulslim League’ party for securing victories in Muslim-majority constituencies in the assembly election by spreading fear of Himanta among voters. His own party managed to win only two seats.“Congress was built equally by both Hindus and Muslims, which was this party’s secular character. Now,…
The Red Cross insignia evokes an image of hospital, ambulance, medical and healthcare staff. But beyond these services, it stands for neutrality in times of extreme hostilities and assurance of dignified treatment every human being deserves.Since the adoption of a red cross on a white flag as the emblem of Red Cross movement in 1864,…
Rajkot: Conservation efforts aimed at Gujarat’s Asiatic lions have come under scrutiny after a disturbing video went viral on social media, showing a subadult lion being chased by a car at night, ostensibly in Amreli district. The clip elicited condemnation from animal lovers and lion activists, prompting the forest department to launch a high-level inquiry.The…
Alwar: A mob allegedly attacked Govindgarh police station in Alwar district late Wednesday night, pelting stones, damaging police vehicles and freeing two youths who had been detained by police, officials said.Police have registered a case naming 20 individuals and arrested four accused in connection with the attack. Another 28 people were detained for breach of…
KOLKATA: Calcutta HC’s former chief justice TS Sivagnanam resigned from an SIR tribunal in Bengal on Thursday. He cited personal reasons in his resignation letter to Calcutta HC CJ Sujoy Paul and Election Commission, reports Debashis Konar. After clearing 1,777 appeals over 22 days and rejecting none, Justice Sivagnanam said at its present pace, the…
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory recently reached a significant achievement in space travel technology. They successfully tested a lithium-fed magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) thruster, establishing a domestic power milestone for power output in the United States with 120 kilowatts. Unlike traditional rockets, this engine uses electromagnetic fields to accelerate ionised lithium plasma, providing the necessary thrust for missions…
From Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, just in time for the FIFA World Cup, emerges a familiar global superstar: Shakira.The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, “From Maracana Stadium, here is “Dai Dai,” the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026.” She also included…
Young Indian chess minds are finding themselves in limbo NEW DELHI: In India’s ever-growing pursuit of becoming a sporting nation, chess stands at a crucial juncture. Fresh off celebrating R Vaishali‘s triumph in the 2026 Women’s Candidates, the country now looks ahead to an even grander celebration as both Vaishali and Gukesh prepare for their…
