MUMBAI: India’s spiritual tourism boom is drawing travellers of all ages, but one trend stands out this year’s Amarnath Yatra. A growing number of women are choosing to undertake the Amarnath Yatra solo, a pilgrimage long associated with organised groups and family travel. Solo women made up 17.64% of Amarnath bookings this year, which was…
Delhi Traffic Police announced restrictions for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra NEW DELHI: Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the Kanwar Yatra beginning July 30, announcing restrictions on heavy vehicles and the closure of a key stretch of GT Road during the peak pilgrimage period.The Delhi Police has also stepped up…
The searches are part of ED’s efforts to trace the source of funds received by the accused in the Coimbatore car bomb blast case. CHENNAI: Enforcement Directorate (ED) sleuths on Thursday started searches in 16 places in Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad and Mumbai in connection with the 2022 Coimbatore car bomb blast case. The searches are…
Ahmedabad: The CID (Crime) registered a case against two men for allegedly siphoning Rs 16.5 lakh from a Gujarat govt financial assistance scheme meant to support students preparing for competitive examinations. The accused allegedly used forged documents to claim benefits on behalf of candidates who never attended coaching classes.The complaint was filed by Sandip Chaudhary…
Police officials said Minar Mondal, a relative of Tulu Mondal, and his son were being questioned about the source of the wealth. SURI: Two trunkloads of cash, gold bars and biscuits worth around Rs 21.5 crore, and bundles of currency that crossed Rs 28.5 crore — the staggering haul from a two-storey house in Birbhum’s…
Pune: The Pimpri Chinchwad traffic police have relaxed restriction on the entry of ready-mix concrete (RMC) trucks on a trial basis for one month from Wednesday.The RMC trucks can operate within Pimpri Chinchwad between 11am and 5pm from Monday to Friday. A ban on the movement of heavy vehicles on city roads from 8am to…
Global gold demand remained largely unchanged in the April-June quarter as softer prices moderated investment demand after the record rally earlier this year, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).Total gold demand stood at 1,269 tonnes in the second quarter of 2026, almost unchanged from 1,268.6 tonnes a year earlier, the WGC said in its…
Stephen Fleming (ANI Photo) Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach and New Zealand great Stephen Fleming has been appointed as England men’s Test head coach, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirming one of the biggest coaching moves in world cricket.The 53-year-old replaces fellow New Zealander Brendon McCullum, who stepped down from…
Actress Natalie Portman recently shared a rare update about her posting a photo of her bare baby bump as she talked about counting down the days to welcome the new family member. (Instagram) Natalie Portman is all set and ready to welcome baby number three! In a recent social media update, the actress showed off…
Ryder Williams with his father, Shane Williams. What began as an ordinary summer shift on a California beach quickly turned into a life-or-death rescue that has captured national attention. On July 25, 16-year-old rookie lifeguard Ryder Williams plunged into towering waves at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz to save a 10-year-old boy who was…
