Kolkata: The crackling sound over walkie-talkies announcing the VIP call sign, “Charlie Mike on the go” (Chief Minister on the move), will soon be a thing of the past.The police Wireless Branch, which maintains radio communication networks to enable instant real-time data transmission between field officers and headquarters, will be relieved of its VIP security…
Since mid-2025, there has been a growing sense in Pakistan that the country’s regional and international profile has risen significantly. To many, Pakistan today occupies a geopolitical sweet spot after a long time. The signing of the Iran-US Agreement on June 17 represented, in their eyes, a high point in the country’s diplomatic role in…
On June 19, an earth mover allegedly ran over the worker while he was asleep in the afternoon. He died on the spot. Pune: A case has been registered against four people, including an earth mover operator, after a worker (23) was crushed to death under the machine and the accused allegedly dumped the body…
Govt. Medical College Surat Surat: A week after first-year postgraduate medical student Dr Harsh Pandya died by suicide following alleged ragging, Khatodara police have registered a second FIR for abetment of suicide against four second-year PG doctors.The FIR was registered on the complaint of Harsh’s father, Dr Subhash Pandya, who alleged that the four accused…
New Orleans is a city that warmly welcomes visitors of all ages with a diverse blend of attractions, activities, and experiences that will keep the whole family engaged and immersed all day!Day One: French QuarterFrench Quarter is one of New Orlean’s most historic neighbourhoods and a vibrant hotspot of culture and endless multigenerational experiences.Start your…
Chennai: Tambaram city municipal corporation has cleared about 2.7 lakh tonnes, nearly 45%, of the six lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste accumulated at Appur landfill under its ₹36-crore biomining project.The corporation, spread across 70 wards in five zones, generates about 450 tonnes of solid waste daily. Around 2,000 sanitary workers and 400 garbage collection…
There is something quietly circular about the sight of yesterday’s lunch becoming tomorrow’s stationery. In Japan’s Kagawa Prefecture, where bowls of thick Sanuki udon are part of the local identity, unwanted noodles are being given a second life that few would have predicted. Instead of heading for disposal, surplus udon is being turned into thin…
Sugar prices jump 29% in a month, industry blames ‘speculative behaviour’ for artificial tightness NEW DELHI: Sugar industry’s apex body ISMA on Monday said that there is no shortage of the sweetener while admitting that the spike in prices is “not natural” and is being fuelled by stocking by bulk consumers and “speculative behaviour”. The…
University pays students to play video games: How Roehampton’s esports scholarship is rewriting the rules of student funding What if there could be a scholarship for playing games? Ta-da! Wish granted. The University of Roehampton in the UK is offering esports scholarships to students who can demonstrate excellence in competitive gaming while keeping their academic…
22 children have died from Chandipura virus infections this monsoon season in Gujarat (AI-generated image used for representational purposes) AHMEDABAD: As many as 22 children have died due to Chandipura virus (CHPV) in Gujarat this monsoon season, with 35 cases testing positive out of 184 suspected infections, state health minister Praful Panseriya said on Monday.Seven…
