Chandigarh BJP office gets bomb threat Security beefed up after a blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters, in Chandigarh on April 2, 2026. Photo by PRITAM THAKUR Chandigarh: The BJP office in Chandigarh’s Sector 33 received a bomb threat on Friday, prompting police to step up security. This comes less than four months after a…
A woman browses rakhi at a shop in Balewadi Pune: This Rakshabandhan, home bakers in the city are witnessing a surge in orders as consumers increasingly opt for freshly made, customised sweets and desserts over products from commercial sweet shops.Recent FDA raids have intensified this sentiment, with authorities suspending licences of food establishments and seizing…
Lucknow: A senior doctor from the cardiovascular and thoracic surgery (CVTS) department at Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences has been suspended after a senior resident of the department accused him of harassment and inappropriate conduct.Officials said the administration initiated disciplinary action after receiving the complaint. They added that similar complaints had been raised…
Stray cattle turn Jaipur roads into a daily risk Jaipur: Stray cattle have become a daily nuisance for residents in Tilak Nagar, Pashuram Circle, parts of Ramganj and Ghatgate, with animals frequently sitting on roads and posing a risk to motorists. Residents said makeshift roadside feeding spots have also contributed to the problem.Local resident Ritesh…
Omar Abdullah defends Rahul Gandhi’s protests, says opposition must hold govt accountable SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah Friday backed Rahul Gandhi, saying it is the job of the leader of the opposition (LoP) to question the govt and hold it accountable. He said, “If the opposition leader does not question the opposition, then…
Alamgir visited the graves of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman and former PM Khaleda Zia before the ceremony. He has been a close political ally of Khaleda Zia, the former BNP chief. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was sworn in as Bangladesh’s 23rd President on Friday, taking charge as the country’s head of state after defeating his…
Bigger screens and PC-like features fuel tablet demand, with 12GB models jumping 835% year-on-year in Q1 NEW DELHI: As laptop prices rise, tablet makers are making a stronger play for everyday computing, armed with bigger screens, more memory, keyboards and increasingly PC-like multitasking capabilities.The shift is showing up in what Indians are buying. Research agency…
‘Irumudi’ box office collections day 1_ Ravi Teja film. FB Ravi Teja’s ‘Irumudi’ has made a strong start at the box office. The film has received a positive response in its primary market.According to Sacnilk, ‘Irumudi’ recorded an estimated India net collection of Rs 14.80 crore on Day 1. The movie was screened across 2,673…
A practical day with useful promise, Capricorn. The stars favour future-minded choices, especially those that don’t bring instant applause but offer support later when life gets tight. Saturn, your ruler, respects patience, and Jupiter now gives a window where sensible investment can become a real safety net.You may also find your social manner smoother than…
New Delhi: University of Delhi has allowed 11 colleges to admit students on the basis of Class XII marks, opening a parallel admission route in 80 college-course combinations. The move comes as several colleges reported more than 50% vacancy despite multiple rounds of admission through CUET and the admission cycle nearing conclusion.The list shows that…
