New Delhi: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has secured the extradition of fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from UAE under Operation Global Hunt, marking a major victory in India’s crackdown on transnational drug cartels. Detained in June via an Interpol Red Notice, Basoya was linked to Delhi’s biggest cocaine seizure of Rs 13,000 crore, besides…
Kolkata: Sixty security personnel operational in three shifts, including 15 at night, stay on guard on the sprawling 58-acre Jadavpur University campus protecting around 15,000 students, teachers and staffers. The events in the early hours of Thursday showed that it’s practically impossible for 15 personnel, including ex-servicemen, to resist a violent mob from barging into…
Arya Babbar reveals he contemplated suicide, says standup show is about surviving depression (Image credits: Instagram) Arya Babbar, son of veteran actor Raj Babbar and Nadira Babbar, has opened up about one of the darkest chapters of his life, revealing that he once contemplated suicide and that his standup comedy act is rooted in his…
August 8, 2026, brings forth a dynamic energy that fosters action and growth. This Jia Yin Day is perfect for careful planning and embarking on brave new pursuits. Maintaining patience and a steady approach will yield better outcomes than rushing. While some zodiac signs require extra attention, others might find themselves in a phase of…
New Delhi: Ending a nearly three-decade game of hide-and-seek, the Delhi Police crime branch has captured Rajinder Bairagi, a fugitive wanted for the 1998 murder of Haryana Police personnel Jai Bhagwan. Police also claimed to have cracked two attempted murder cases that had remained unsolved since 1997.A former kabaddi player-turned-criminal, Bairagi’s journey into crime began…
Virat Kohli with legendary West Indies cricketer Garfield Sobers and his wife. (PTI Photo) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) led tributes to Sir Garfield Sobers after the legendary West Indies all-rounder died on Friday at the age of 89, remembering him as “a true icon of the game” whose influence will…
Maharashtra’s health minister announced Ulhasnagar Central Hospital’s redevelopment. KALYAN: Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Tuesday announced that the government-run Central Hospital in Ulhasnagar will be redeveloped into a modern 500-bed multi-speciality hospital on the lines of the Thane District Civil Hospital. The announcement was made during the minister’s visit to the Central Hospital and…
Lenin’ box office collections Day 16: Akhil Akkineni’s film jumps 29.3%; worldwide gross clocks Rs 65.52 crore Akhil Akkineni‘s ‘Lenin’ continues to hold steady at the box office as the film entered its third weekend. After maintaining a consistent run over the past two weeks, the action drama recorded another jump in collections on Saturday….
Rhinocyllus conicus (Image Credit: Canva) A biological control programme launched in the United States more than five decades ago has become a cautionary example of how attempts to manage invasive species can produce unexpected ecological consequences. According to a USDA Forest Service assessment of invasive species in the Southwest, the thistle seedhead weevil (Rhinocyllus conicus)…
pc: Study: Fossil leaves of Pandanaceae from India suggest Paleogene persistence of the family in South Asia For most people, Kevda is recognised by its unmistakable fragrance. Its flowers are distilled into the aromatic essence used in sweets, perfumes, religious offerings and traditional remedies across India. Yet the plant has quietly carried a far older…
