South Korea claims Chinese, Russian warplanes enter its air defence zone (AI image, for representative purposes only) South Korea deployed fighter jets on Saturday after over 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered its air defence identification zone (ADIZ), prompting the military to take precautionary measures amid heightened regional tensions, Seoul said.“South Korea’s military detected…
The first half of the month of August 2026 is mild, but the pace changes after 07 August. The first few days are about patience, family talks and emotional control. Later, the Chinese calendar flow is faster, bolder and more social. In Chinese astrology, this month is supposed to bring more clarity in love, stronger…
The Scottish Government plans to introduce fresh legislation that would allow Commonwealth citizens with limited leave to remain in the UK to stand in local council elections, after identifying a gap in electoral laws passed last year, Daily Mail reported.The bill is expected to be tabled after the Scottish Parliament returns from its summer recess,…
Kolkata/Siliguri: The Bengal govt will conduct a techno-economic feasibility study for developing metro links in the Durgapur-Asansol industrial corridor and the Siliguri-Jalpaiguri business hub.The announcement made in the BJP govt’s maiden state budget on Monday is also the first initiative to develop metro links beyond Kolkata. At present, Maharashtra has metros in Mumbai, Nagpur and…
AHMEDABAD: The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Gujarat has risen to 35 over the past two days, as rainfall eased across the state and authorities shifted their focus to damage assessment and post-flood clean-up, officials said on Saturday.According to officials, 29 of the fatalities were reported from Valsad and Navsari, the two…
Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged assault, while efforts are underway to trace the remaining accused. PALGHAR: A 19-year-old woman was allegedly abducted from a roadside and gang-raped by six men near a secluded bungalow in Talasari, police said.Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged assault, while efforts…
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) has declared the West Bengal Joint Entrance for Computer Applications (WB JECA) 2026 result. Candidates who appeared for the entrance examination can now download their rank cards from the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in.To access the rank card, candidates will have to log in using their application number and…
New Delhi: Every six minutes, one Indian died prematurely because of air pollution from road transport in 2024. Every 34 minutes, a child developed asthma linked to the same pollution. Together, vehicle emissions were responsible for an estimated 90,000 premature deaths in India — second only to China’s 1.7 lakh — and 15,300 new paediatric…
The strike, spearheaded by the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Department Union paralysed operations at RTOs statewide Pune: The week-long strike by clerical staff at regional transport offices (RTOs) across Maharashtra ended on Wednesday evening after a successful dialogue with state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik. The minister has assured the union that the long-standing issue of promotions…
Khazana’s landmark 25th ghazal festival is scheduled for next week. This unique event blends poetry and melodies for a noble cause. Performances will feature renowned artists like Anup Jalota and Hariharan. A special tribute will honor Asha Bhosle and past musical contributors. The festival promises a beautiful celebration of ghazals and compassionate giving. The blending…
