8g gold for brides, health and biz schemes bring cheer to women Chennai: Women emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of TVK govt’s maiden budget, with a series of welfare measures across 12 departments spanning education, marriage, maternal health, livelihoods and entrepreneurship.Social welfare and women’s empowerment department received Rs 9,818 crore. A new welfare…
The helper took keys to the house from the neighbours Ahmedabad: A domestic help allegedly stole cash and jewellery worth Rs 27.5 lakh from a house in Chandkheda on Monday after obtaining the house keys from a neighbour on the pretext of cleaning the premises. The entire theft at the house in Serenity Space Society…
Kolkata: The Kasba assembly constituency is likely to see the steepest increase in the number of civic wards — from six to 17 — in the delimitation exercise planned by the state govt for Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).Among the other assembly seats that are likely to gain a significant number of wards are Behala West…
An AI-generated illustration of food safety inspectors issuing licence suspension notices Pune: In a recent crackdown on food safety violations, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended licenses of five food establishments with immediate effect in the Pune division due to serious breaches of hygiene and health norms.The inspection teams found violations of norms…
Tourism minister Rohan Khaunte met Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Wednesday Panaji: Union home minister Amit Shah has approved the activation of the fast track immigration–trusted traveller programme (FTI-TTP) for Goa, paving the way for seamless immigration through automated e-gates at the state’s airports, tourism minister Rohan Khaunte said on Wednesday.The…
Surat: A 40-year-old fruit vendor was allegedly lured into a gay relationship through a dating app, taken to an under-construction building and beaten up by three persons, who then extorted Rs 4,500 in cash and his mobile phone from him.The accused also allegedly transferred Rs 1,000 from the victim’s Google Pay account.Varachha police have registered…
BENGALURU: Diageo-owned United Spirits has moved Bombay high court against a Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) order concerning McDowell’s No. 1 Rum manufactured at its Baramati plant.The company disclosed the legal challenge on Tuesday, days after the food regulator barred the sale of certain rum and whisky products made by United Spirits…
FILE – FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on during the women’s Premier League match between Al Ahli FC and Al Ittihad FC at the Al- Ahli Club stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, Dec 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File) Gianni Infantino’s efforts to contain the growing crisis surrounding his FIFA presidency have reportedly taken…
Ravi Kishan’s journey from struggling to find a place in Mumbai to owning a luxurious duplex is nothing short of inspiring. The actor, politician and Bhojpuri superstar now lives in a lavish home that reflects both his success and his simple lifestyle. Valued at around Rs 20 crore as per reports, the residence combines modern…
Quote of the day by Jackie Chan (AP photo) Every generation looks up to role models. Students admire great teachers, athletes dream of becoming sporting legends, and young professionals often aspire to follow the paths of industry leaders. While inspiration is genuinely valuable, constantly trying to become someone else can prevent people from ever discovering…
