File photo: Middle East security situation US embassies across several Middle Eastern countries on Saturday urged American citizens to consider leaving the region or be prepared to depart at short notice, warning of the possibility of an “unforeseen escalation” in the conflict involving Iran.The security alert was issued by US embassies in Bahrain, Iraq, Israel,…
5 traits that make someone a better and reliable friend Some people just seem to be good at friendship: the ones everyone wants around, the ones whose relationships seem to last decades without much visible effort. It’s tempting to write this off as personality or luck, but being a good friend isn’t really a fixed…
Aries A financial conversation that has been hanging in the balance finally moves. Whether it’s a salary discussion, client payment, or business proposal, you’ll feel that the momentum has shifted in your favour. Don’t rush to say yes to the first offer. The better deal comes to the person who knows their worth and waits…
The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) has announced the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result. Candidates who took part in the counselling process can now check their allotment status through the official IISER admission portal.To access the result, candidates will have to log in using their application number…
Intimate house concerts are emerging as a popular alternative night out MUMBAI: By now, Smridhi Sharma has learnt to carry earplugs to concerts.Booming speakers have made the 23-year-old marketing professional want to protect her eardrums.Three Saturdays ago, though, volume wasn’t the problem.She winced as sections of the audience heckled an indie singer who was opening…
Police recovered two pistols, live cartridges and a stolen motorcycle from their possession. (Representative image) NEW DELHI: Two suspected shooters linked to the Tillu Tajpuria gang were arrested following an encounter, two days after a 37-year-old property dealer was shot dead outside his residence in outer Delhi’s Kanjhawala, police said on Sunday.The accused, identified as…
Urges govt to take action Chennai: We The Leaders Foundation, run by former IPS officer K Annamalai, has identified 129 Tasmac liquor outlets allegedly operating in violation of location norms and urged chief minister C Joseph Vijay to order their immediate closure. The outlets are reportedly located within 500 metres of educational institutions, places of…
Auda ramps up monsoon preparedness in Shela, Sanathal, Telav Ahmedabad: In view of the possibility of heavy rainfall during the monsoon season, the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (Auda) has deployed machinery and manpower across the Shela, Sanathal and Telav areas to ensure a swift response to waterlogging and minimise disruption to daily life. As part…
Kolkata: The govt on Friday extended the suspension of construction activities at highrise building projects from July 31 to Aug 15, triggering concern among homebuyers and developers over delays and financial losses.With nearly 500 projects worth around Rs 10,000 crore stuck, the industry has estimated losses to developers at Rs 3 crore a day, apart…
Pune: Residents in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad’s flood-prone low-lying areas heaved a sigh of relief on Saturday after the state irrigation department sharply reduced water release from major reservoirs, including the Khadakwasla, Pavana and Mulshi, to below 10,000 cusec.Just a day earlier, Khadakwasla dam was releasing water at a peak rate of 43,571 cusec, while…
