NEW DELHI: For 25 years, Bhola Mehto, 45, has been earning a modest living at New Krishna Market. Last Tuesday, he says, his life was turned upside down when he was allegedly subjected to hours of torture, first in a police post and later in a police station, on suspicion of stealing a purse. Mehto…
chief secretary M Sai Kumar Chennai: TVK govt led by C Joseph Vijay has sought a three-month extension for chief secretary M Sai Kumar, a 1990-batch IAS officer, due for superannuation on Aug 31. Election Commission of India appointed Kumar during the assembly election, replacing N Muruganandam, who was later posted as commissioner of revenue…
Following the recent vandalism in Falta, chief minister Suvendu Adhikari had indicated that his government was working on a stringent legal framework to prevent such incidents. KOLKATA: The West Bengal government is set to introduce two bills in the Assembly aimed at dealing strictly with public disorder, vandalism and attacks on police personnel and public…
Representational photo of Pune police bandobast Pune: The city police will deploy extensive bandobast and various surveillance measures to prevent any untoward incidents during the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) re-examination on Sunday.According to police estimates, over 21,000 aspirants will appear for the re-examination on Sunday at centres located across Pune city, Pimpri Chinchwad,…
Mapusa: The street food hub near Alankar theater in Mapusa will soon be converted into a food court. In a joint meeting held on Friday, officials of the Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC), food and drugs administration (FDA), and local stall owners finalised a blueprint to transition the existing dilapidated stalls into a modern, hygienic food…
Surat resident Jignesh Talaviya (36) allegedly faked his own abduction and sent a message to his wife demanding Rs 50 lakh as ransom from his family. Surat resident Jignesh Talaviya (36) allegedly faked his own abduction and sent a message to his wife demanding Rs 50 lakh as ransom from his family. Surat resident Jignesh…
India imported an average 2.66 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from Russia in June through June 19, up from 1.91 million bpd in May. India increased crude oil purchases from Russia and maintained near-record imports from the UAE in June as refiners moved to secure supplies while waiting for a full recovery…
India beat New Zealand 2-0 to clinch second FIH Women’s Nations Cup NEW DELHI: India capped off an unbeaten campaign in style by defeating hosts New Zealand 2-0 in the final to lift the FIH Women’s Nations Cup title on Sunday. The victory also secured India’s promotion to the FIH Women’s Pro League next season,…
Rs 300 in his pocket to Pan-India stardom: A look at Yash’s net worth, luxury assets and upcoming movies Today, Yash is one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema, but his journey to success was far from easy. The actor, who became a nationwide sensation after the blockbuster success of the ‘KGF’ franchise, has…
Pakistan defence minister issues war threat to India over Indus Water Treaty Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif has issued a warning to India, saying Islamabad could resort to military action if its water security comes under threat. His remarks come as Pakistan grapples with a worsening water crisis, more than a year after New Delhi…
