NAMAKKAL: An illegal liquor racket is operating round-the-clock in Namakkal district’s Pallipalayam, around 600 metres from the local police station and close to Avaranggadu Krishnaveni Girls Higher Secondary School, residents and activists have alleged.They said the network ran a “24/7 door delivery” model that targeted working class residents despite the govt’s measures to curb illicit…
Ahmedabad: A 30-year-old tailor from Gomtipur was killed late Sunday night after being stabbed and attacked with a sword during a dispute near the Indian Medical Store opposite Char Toda Cemetery. Gomtipur police on Monday registered a murder case against Mohsin Shaikh, Asif Shaikh and Sohil Ansari.The complaint was filed by Akhatali Ansari, 25, a…
Behrampore: Police have busted two fake Aadhaar card rackets in Murshidabad district, four days ahead of chief minister Suvendu Adhikari’s scheduled visit.The first raid was conducted at an illegal Aadhaar centre operating under the guise of a cyber cafe at Jhulanpur village in Nabagram. The centre was allegedly run by a minor. Police detained the…
Heavy rainfall left roads, bridges and underpasses across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad inundated, causing traffic disruptions and forcing authorities to divert vehicles. PUNE: Steady and heavy rain that drenched the city on Monday did not stop people from leaving the safety of home to go about their jobs. Office-goers, healthcare workers, shopkeepers, restaurant staff and…
India has a game plan to become a semiconductor powerhouse, but the real test begins now.According to a recent report by Equirus Securities, the biggest hurdle is not strategy, but execution, with heavy reliance on imported equipment and gaps in the domestic supply chain posing key challenges. The report said India’s semiconductor roadmap draws on…
Siraj’s message for Ronaldo (Image; X) Portugal’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to a heartbreaking end after a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16, bringing the curtain down on Cristiano Ronaldo‘s illustrious World Cup career. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s dream of lifting football’s biggest trophy ended without a World Cup…
On Dilip Kumar’s 5th death anniversary, Saira Banu shared an emotional tribute, calling memories “faithful companions” that keep him alive in her life. She reflected on their bond, his legacy as an artist and human being, and love that “does not submit to time.” Dilip Kumar passed away on July 7, 2021, at 98. On…
Saudi Arabia’s new Package Visa combines flights, accommodation and visa processing into one booking Planning a holiday to Saudi Arabia could soon become as simple as making a single booking.In its latest move to transform the country’s tourism industry, Saudi Arabia has launched the pilot phase of its new Tourist Package Visa service, an initiative…
School leave applications are usually short, formal, and straight to the point. But one student’s letter has completely changed that image, leaving thousands of people on social media laughing out loud. A teacher recently shared a leave application written by a student named Badal, and it quickly went viral. Instead of following the usual format,…
Mercedes-Benz India has reported its highest-ever first-half and second-quarter sales, continuing its growth momentum in the country’s luxury car market. The German luxury carmaker retailed 9,768 vehicles between January and June 2026, registering a 9 percent year-on-year increase over the 9,013 units sold during the same period last year.The company also posted its best-ever second-quarter…
