Gujarat prisons house 3,658 inmates above capacity: Centre’s data Gandhinagar: Overcrowding remained a major challenge for Gujarat’s prisons in 2024, with jails housing 17,766 inmates against a sanctioned capacity of 14,108. The excess of 3,658 prisoners pushed occupancy levels to nearly 126%, according to data presented in Parliament. The figures also indicate a steady rise…
Kolkata: The crackdown on blood banks flouting norms continued in the city with the health department starting a probe into six more blood banks. Sources cited allegations of multiple irregularities, including selling of blood and plasma to neighbouring states illegally, organising blood donation camps bypassing regular norms, and others.A few days ago, the department ordered…
The report said FPIs were net sellers of equities worth Rs 1.8 lakh crore, while they were net buyers of debt at Rs 25,807 crore. MUMBAI: Regulatory interventions by Sebi in the futures & options (F&O) segment during fiscal 2026, aimed mainly at reining in excessive speculative activities by retail investors, led to a dip…
Ariha Pangambam on Friday created history by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in the senior women’s individual event at the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships.The Indian gymnast finished first in the final with a score of 19.100 to claim India’s first-ever gold medal in the event.Ariha scored 8.650 in artistry, 7.600 in…
Amazon Prime Video’s ‘Vadhandhi 2’ has landed in controversy after a real-life Jallikattu champion objected to using his name for a fictional character in the series. The issue was reportedly resolved after actor Sasikumar personally spoke to Modakathan Mani, clarifying that the mystery drama is entirely fictional and that the character was never intended to…
Scott, 56, is one of the world’s best-known donors. (Getty images) Native Forward Scholars Fund (NFSF) has announced how it will use the entire $50 million unrestricted donation it received from philanthropist and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ former wife, MacKenzie Scott. The organisation said every dollar of the gift will go towards supporting Native students…
In Brazil, the blue butterfly Godartiana byses has expanded from the states of Rio de Janeiro and Bahia to Sao Paulo. Butterflies are relocating across the world as climate change and extreme weather continue to alter their habitats. According to a new global study, many species are expanding into new areas, while others are disappearing…
Electronic devices face more than power cuts during the rainy season. High humidity can quietly affect Wi-Fi routers, laptops, televisions, and speakers even when they never come into contact with rainwater. Over time, it finds its way into charging ports, cable connections, and tiny openings that are easy to overlook. A Wi-Fi router might start…
Sawan Shivratri will be observed on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Chaturdashi Tithi begins early on August 11 and concludes the next day. Nishita Kaal puja, the most sacred time, will occur from 11:59 PM to 12:43 AM. Bhadra will be effective from August 10 evening until August 11 morning. Devotees…
NEET UG Counselling 2026 round 1 choice filling begins; submit preferences by August 13. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has commenced the round 1 choice filling process for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) Counselling 2026. It is a crucial stage in the admission process for MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical programmes. Candidates…
