Kolkata: Less than 24 hours after former Bidhannagar councillor Debraj Chakraborty’s dramatic arrest in Purulia on Wednesday in an extortion case, more complaints piled up against him.Anandapur resident Sekhar Kanti Basu, a retired deputy SP, accused him of using his clout to stop police action in a cheating complaint in 2023 against two directors of…
Shani Trayodashi is the significant day in Hindu religion. The day falls on Tryaodashi tithi (13th day) of Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. Trayodashi tithi is usually dedicated to worship Lord Shiva and when it falls on Saturday, it is known as Shani Trayodashi,, the day when Lord Shani dev is also worshipped…
Nepal issued 492 permits for climbing Mt Everest this season, while concerns over inexperienced climbers and waste returned to the centre of the debate Nepal lawmakers have proposed that climbers seeking an Everest permit should first summit at least one 7,000m peak in the country, part of a wider move to tighten access to the…
El Niño is more than a climate phenomenon—it has significant economic implications for India. This explainer examines how changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures can influence the southwest monsoon, agricultural output, food inflation, electricity demand and overall economic growth. It also explores the science behind El Niño, its impact on policy decisions, and why it remains…
Zeenat Aman is known for breaking stereotypes in the 70s and 80s with her bold roles in films like ‘Qurbaani’, ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’, ‘Don’, Hare Rama Hare Krishna’ among others. The actress continues to be an inspiration for even many youngsters today through her candid revelations and thoughts on social media. She shares a lot…
Mumbai: Customs at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) arrested two Indian passengers for smuggling 19.017 kg of hydroponic weed worth over Rs 6.65 crore in the illicit market from their baggage following their arrival from Bangkok.The arrested persons have been identified as Tejinder Gaba, 48, a resident of Karnal, Haryana, and Rohan Chandrakant Mahale,…
The day opens with a bright spark, Aries, and you’ll feel it early. The Moon supports your learning zone, while Jupiter throws a generous glance toward confidence and recognition. That’s why even ordinary errands, a morning commute, a quick family call, a class discussion, all seem to move with less friction.There is joy around you,…
Chennai: Fourteen years after registration of a corruption case against a personal security officer (PSO) of former Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi in connection with allotment of 10 cents of land under the govt’s discretionary quota (GDQ) in the impeccable honest govt servant category, Madras high court has quashed the final report filed in…
Delhi experienced heavy monsoon rains causing significant waterlogging and traffic congestion across the city NEW DELHI: Heavy monsoon rain lashed Delhi on Tuesday, triggering widespread waterlogging, flooding parts of major markets and disrupting traffic across the national capital.Civic agencies received at least 136 complaints related to waterlogging, fallen trees and power outages and deployed emergency…
Pune: The state govt on Thursday unveiled its long-awaited cab aggregator policy with strict regulations mandating real-time monitoring of cabs, a 24×7 customer support system, compulsory driver badges, fare regulation and a guarantee that drivers receive at least 80% of the total fare.The policy would include companies like Ola, Uber and Rapido.State transport minister Pratap…
