PUNE: In the ongoing investigation into the death of Ketan Agarwal, defence counsel for accused Chetan Chaudhary, lawyer Radhikesh Uttarwar, has told the court that Chetan’s name appears only twice across the FIR and all remand reports, and that no specific role has been attributed to him in the investigation records.Advocate Radhikesh Uttarwar, appearing for…
Trump confirms US strikes on Iran after ceasefire breach President Donald Trump on Saturday confirmed that US aircraft carried out strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar sites, saying the action was in response to repeated violations of a ceasefire agreement. He warned that further military action could follow if Iran…
Several parts of the city remained inundated in water on second day as the rain water is yet to recede Surat: Fifteen inches of rain in a day turned large parts of Navsari into lagoons, leaving societies submerged even on Wednesday and eliciting criticism of the city’s urban planning. Residents said flooding in many areas…
Indoor curated fleas and exhibitions lined up ahead of the festive season Pune: With the monsoon in full swing and the festive season on the horizon, the city is witnessing a surge in indoor flea markets and curated lifestyle exhibitions. Organisers reported an enthusiastic turnout, particularly from micro-entrepreneurs, home-based businesses, and women-led brands looking to…
Dwaipayan.GhoshKOLKATA: The Bidhannagar Police has registered a case of abetment to suicide against a Baguiati resident, following the death of his wife in Krishnapur Purbapara on Wednesday.Victim’s daughter, Baishaki Ghosh of Nimta, has lodged the complaint, alleging domestic violence over the years.The deceased, Bharati Ghosh, was found hanging inside a locked room by her daughter.After…
There is something slightly unexpected about seeing a pink lake for the first time. In photographs, the colour can seem exaggerated, almost artificial. Standing beside one is different. The shades shift with weather, sunlight and water conditions, sometimes appearing pale rose, sometimes closer to crimson, and occasionally fading towards white. Across Australia, these lakes are…
Patchwork done on VIP Road. photo Mayukh Sengupta Kolkata: The deep craters that turned VIP Road into a death trap for thousands of commuters are finally getting a temporary fix.After a week of traffic nightmare, the state PWD has begun replacing some of the arterial road’s worst monsoon craters with paver blocks in a stopgap…
Lovepreet Singh competes in the men’s +110kg weightlifting final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Thursday, July 30, 2026. (AP Photo) India’s weightlifting team ended its Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign with another medal on Thursday after Lovepreet Singh won silver in the men’s 110+kg category in Glasgow.It was India’s eighth medal in weightlifting at…
Kolkata: Health minister Sharadwat Mukherjee said demoting Riyal Das, daughter of orthopaedic surgeon S P Das, from an assistant professor’s post to a medical officer and shifting her from the special medical education department to general health services were the right decisions as she did not possess the qualifications.Riyal had been an assistant professor at…
Today is a particularly sensitive day, and it is important to focus on family harmony, comfort and support. August 1, 2026, is a Ding Wei Day or Yin Fire Goat Day in Chinese astrology. It creates the need for care, rapid reactions, warmth, and emotion. This daily Chinese horoscope recommends that you act with courage…
