Surat: Acting on a tip-off, officers of the directorate of revenue intelligence seized 2,017g of the banned synthetic psychoactive drug MDMA (colloquially called ecstasy) — worth over Rs 2 crore — in the possession of a Nigerian woman at Surat railway station on Wednesday.The woman, Emmanuella Gold Ikhanoba, was intercepted while travelling on Train 12954,…
A psychological survey conducted by Saurashtra University has revealed troubling insights into driving behaviour, suggesting that traffic problems here stem more from mindset than infrastructure. Based on responses from 1,456 participants in Rajkot, the study found that 72.4% believe breaking traffic rules is now seen as a sign of “smartness” or “swag”.The study was conducted…
Ajmer: A leopard that killed three goats in Udaikheda village of Bhinai block of the district was trapped in cage of the forest dept Wednesday. The dept, after the medical exam of the wild cat, will rehabilitate it in the jungle.According to villagers, the leopard was seen many times in the area last week, and…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar Wednesday underlined India’s strong commitment to safe and unimpeded transit passage of maritime shipping, saying attacks on merchant shipping were completely unacceptable.The minister gave vent to India’s concerns related to merchant shipping disruptions in Strait of Hormuz, while participating in a meeting convened by Japan to discuss supply…
Selection rates increased in this year’s H-1B lottery, immigration firms said. The first H-1B lottery (FY 2027) held under the second Donald Trump administration this year saw selection rates jump to “unseen levels”, Bloomberg Law reported, citing data from immigration firms. This was the first lottery that was based on wage levels and also after…
NEW DELHI: India closed the last fiscal with record goods exports of $441.8 billion, 1% higher than the previous year, despite being weighed down by the West Asia conflict, which took a toll on March exports. Driven by a surge in gold and silver shipments, imports rose 7.5% to $775 billion, resulting in a trade…
‘Pallichattambi’ brings a big-budget period spectacle to Malayalam screens this Vishu season. Mixed Twitter reviews show divided opinions on scripting and pacing, but Tovino Thomas’s powerful mass avatar and strong technical values keep the film in discussion. ‘Pallichattambi’ hit theatres on April 15, 2026, as part of the Vishu festive lineup. The Tovino Thomas and…
Virat Kohli (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli delivered yet another commanding performance with a 34-ball 49 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a comfortable five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing 147, RCB cruised home in 15.1 overs, with Kohli once again setting…
With the current planetary alignment, it’s the perfect time to seize opportunities and act decisively, but treading carefully is key. Steer clear of snap financial choices—your peace of mind comes first. Communications with loved ones could spark misunderstandings; take a moment to think before you respond. At the office, hone in on doing one project…
New Delhi: Lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday reviewed key initiatives of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), with a focus on advanced waste management systems, pedestrian-friendly infrastructure in high-footfall hubs such as Connaught Place and Khan Market, and the rationalisation of power tariff for residents.Sources said the discussion around pedestrianising CP and Khan Market…
