Panaji: The Bombay high court on Thursday set aside a sessions court verdict and acquitted Arjuna Kazidoni in the 2020 Fatorda double murder case, granting him the benefit of doubt in the deaths of Ravi Badiger and Bhimsi Gasti.Kazidoni had been sentenced to life imprisonment in Oct 2024 for allegedly killing the two men with…
Surat: Seventy-five-year-old diamond businessman Dhiru Ramani, who was allegedly abducted in the West African nation of Mali nearly three months ago, was freed early Thursday after his family reportedly paid a ransom of about 4 million euros.Two other Indian hostages — a cook and an electrician — were also released.Ramani was brought to the Malian…
Uber agreed on Thursday to buy Germany’s Delivery Hero at an equity value of $14.8 billion to create the largest food-delivery group outside China and stave off intensifying competition from US and European rivals.The acquisition advances the US ride-hailing firm’s efforts to build a global food-delivery business that can better compete with Just Eat, owned…
Alia Bhatt’s ‘Alpha’ diet revealed: Celebrity trainer Karan Sawhney shares her 100-125g protein intake, workout and recovery routine Alia Bhatt impressed audiences with her high-octane action sequences in ‘Alpha’, where she plays the fierce assassin Sita. From performing combat scenes to executing intense fight choreography, the actor underwent months of dedicated preparation to make her…
KYIV, UKRAINE: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shook up his wartime government, drawing thousands into the streets Thursday across Ukraine to protest the ouster of his youthful defense minister – seen as an innovator of the country’s successful drone technology but who clashed with the traditional military establishment. The personnel overhaul, which included replacing his prime minister,…
Air filters trap biological particles along with ordinary dust and pollution, allowing laboratory sequencing to reveal environmental DNA Every breath you take carries an invisible record of the living world, and scientists have discovered a way to read it using ordinary air filters.By studying the tiny particles trapped inside standard air-quality monitoring equipment, researchers can…
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park (Image Credit: Canva) Tucked along California’s legendary Big Sur coastline lies one of the state’s most spectacular natural escapes, where towering cliffs, centuries-old redwood forests and a stunning waterfall come together against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. Spanning more than 3,700 acres, this scenic destination attracts travellers from around…
Certain days bring you the spotlight. The present day is just one of those days. People notice your appearance, pay attention to what you say and talk about your persona with regard. The Sun enhances your image before others. Jupiter is the key to success via positive attitude and timing.Still, this isn’t a straight road….
Tenkasi and Namakkal announce local holidays in July and August for major Tamil cultural festivals Students in parts of Tamil Nadu will have additional holidays in July and August as district administrations have announced local holidays for major regional festivals. Schools, colleges and government offices in Tenkasi district will remain closed on July 28, 2026,…
Mumbai: High drama was witnessed in the BMC general body on Thursday after the BJP-led house sought to accord urgent status to a proposal to widen a road in Ghatkopar (West), triggering a confrontation over voting procedure that ended with the opposition staging a walkout.The urgent proposal pertained to revising the regular road line of…
