The cyber financial fraud helpline in Mumbai has emerged as a crucial defense against scams, successfully blocking Rs 162 crore in the past few months and accumulating savings of Rs 552 crore since its launch in 2022. One case involved an accountant who fell for a fake message, resulting in a blocked Rs 1 crore…
Air India turbulence lasted ‘four to five minutes’, minister says NEW DELHI: Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Wednesday said the severe turbulence encountered by an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight lasted around five minutes, during which several crew members sustained spinal injuries but continued to assist passengers until the aircraft landed safely…
Agriculture and farmers’ welfare minister R Vinoth presents the state’s Agriculture Budget for 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget 2026-27: Key Announcements Focus on farmers’ welfare: Agriculture Minister R Vinoth said the budget prioritises improving farmers’ livelihoods, with emphasis on water storage infrastructure and irrigation. Kuruvai cultivation support: Despite delayed opening of…
Ahmedabad: To promote scientific temper, research aptitude, and innovation among students, Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GujCOST) has commenced the registration process for National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) 2026. The programme, open to students aged 10 to 17 years, encourages them to study local problems scientifically and propose practical solutions.GujCOST is coordinating the initiative…
Kolkata: One police station, six complaints, two FIRs lodged so far — and counting. Muchipara Police Station is facing a new challenge as Zero FIR complaints against actor Sreelekha Mitra keep pouring in.Around two weeks after Mitra protested at the anti-NEET paper leak using an objectionable poster of PM Narendra Modi, triggering a series of…
Pune: German carrier Lufthansa is open to the idea of resuming operations from the city in coordination with Indian carriers if conditions permit.“We are always open to expanding our network in India, whether through direct services or in partnership with Air India. Should market conditions evolve, our network planning team would evaluate opportunities for new…
Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Thursday, extending gains after the RBI kept interest rates unchanged in its latest monetary policy review. The BSE Sensex opened at 78,782.43, up 201.43 points (0.26%) from its previous close of 78,581, while the NSE Nifty 50 opened at 24,641, gaining 16.35 points (0.07%) from its previous close of…
NEW DELHI: England star Jos Buttler etched his name into cricket history on Wednesday, overtaking West Indies great Kieron Pollard to become the highest run-scorer in men’s T20 cricket during Manchester Super Giants’ emphatic nine-wicket victory over Welsh Fire in The Hundred at Old Trafford.Buttler’s explosive unbeaten 51 off just 20 balls not only powered…
Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat passed away at the age 74 after his cancer relapsed. The ‘Lagaan’ actor remains one of the most loved villains in the entertainment industry especially in Telugu and Tamil cinema. South Indian stars including Pawan Kalyan, Prabhu Deva, and Vishnu Manchu, paid tribute to his life and work. Pawan Kalyan remembers…
Quote of the day by Carl Weathers (AP photo) People often get told to pick one path and pour everything into it, whether in sport, education or career. Carl Weathers, later known worldwide for playing Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, described a life that never really worked that way. “I majored in theater at…
