New Delhi: Eight years after an antique dealer was allegedly cheated of nearly Rs 9 crore in an elaborate “rice puller” scam, the economic offences wing of Delhi Police has arrested a 53-year-old temple priest from Jaipur, who was part of the gang of cons and had evaded arrest for 12 years.The rice-puller scam is…
Chennai: On the occasion of Olympics Day on Tuesday, sports minister Aadhav Arjuna revealed plans to establish 10 Olympic academies across the state.Aadhav said the govt is working on a new sports structure targeting children in the 8-18 age group to produce Olympic medal winners.He also said that all the sports hostel rooms will be…
Two men were injured when two BRTS buses they were driving collided inside the dedicated transport corridor in Memnagar on Tuesday. The accident took place at 12.45pm behind the Memnagar station, towards Valinath Chowk. Despite the swing gates being fully operational, the two buses crashed head-on. “The drivers were shifted to a medical facility and…
Nearly 3 kg of gold ornaments worth an estimated Rs 4.4 crore were recovered during the raid Kolkata/Krishnanagar: Nearly 3 kg of gold ornaments worth an estimated Rs 4.4 crore were recovered during a midnight police raid at a Trinamool functionary’s ancestral home in Nadia, who is believed to be a close associate of former…
The innovation has been developed by mechanical engineering team members Rohit Ghadge, Mahesh Kulkarni and PhD scholar Yash Chavande Pune: Researchers at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) have created a new technology that could cut industrial noise by up to 20 decibels while significantly improving workplace safety.The innovation, developed by mechanical engineering team members Rohit…
Mapusa: Heavy monsoon showers triggered widespread waterlogging across parts of the Mapusa municipal market on Monday evening, disrupting business activity and rekindling concerns over the town’s persistent drainage woes.Water accumulated rapidly in several internal market lanes, partially submerging parked two-wheelers and encircling several commercial establishments. Traders and residents blamed recurring drainage failures, alleging that the…
Surat: Textile manufacturers in Surat and South Gujarat have welcomed the govt’s decision not to impose anti-dumping duty on imports of Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY), Viscose Filament Yarn (VFY) and Spandex Yarn, calling it a significant relief for the sector.Industry stakeholders said the move would help stabilise input costs at a time when the textile…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a comprehensive review of regulations governing stock exchanges, clearing corporations and commodity derivatives exchanges. The exercise includes a proposed overhaul of technology-related rules as part of efforts to improve ease of doing business and reduce compliance burdens in the securities market.In a press release issued…
Ram Charan heaps praise on Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar franchise, calls it ‘phenomenal’ (Image credits: Instagram) Ram Charan has lauded Ranveer Singh‘s Dhurandhar franchise, describing it as a “terrific, fantastic, phenomenal” cinematic experience and attributing its massive success to the way audiences across India have embraced it.The actor spoke about the blockbuster franchise during his appearance…
Afghan proverb of the day on power and persuasion. Among the many proverbs that have emerged from the crossroads of Central and South Asia, few are as striking as the Afghan saying: “He who can be killed by sugar should not be killed by poison.” It is simple to understand but the underlying significance teaches…
