August is set to bring a series of bank holidays, so if you’re planning a visit to your bank branch, it may be worth checking the holiday calendar first. Banks are scheduled to remain closed on different dates across states due to regional festivals and local observances, with the holiday calendar varying from one state…
Chennai: A woman associate of Sri Lankan gangster Angoda Lokka and her husband have been arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) with 3kg of hashish valued at about ₹75 lakh.NCB’s Chennai zonal unit identified the Madurai-based couple as Sivagamasundari and Gurumurthy. Acting on specific intelligence, officers intercepted the couple near the Porur toll plaza…
The meeting comes amid allegations of ‘cut money’ in municipal works and recent arrests including Debraj Chakraborty in Baguiati over extortion complaints Kolkata: BJP Rajarhat–Gopalpur MLA Tarunjyoti Tiwari on Monday warned around 60 contractors against paying ‘cut money’ to secure or execute govt projects, saying those involved in extortion could face immediate arrest and imprisonment.At…
Antioxidant-rich jamun honey, which retails in India for approximately Rs1,000 to Rs1,200 per kg, has health-promoting properties comparable to Manuka honey imported from New Zealand, says Dr Ashish Lele, director, NCL Pune: Scientists at the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) have provided scientific evidence confirming that authentic jamun honey is a healthier natural sweetener, characterised by…
When the world’s greatest symbol of love joins hands with a global movement for peace… a new journey begins. Dr Huzaifa Khorakiwala, founder of the I Am Peacekeeper Movement, and acclaimed filmmaker Akbar Khan recently launched the global journey of Taj Mahal – An Eternal Love Story.While Dr Huzaifa Khorakiwala has inspired a global movement…
Cops flag phone control In domestic abuse cases Ahmedabad: The phone, often the quickest route to family and help, is allegedly becoming a tool of control and isolation, going by recent domestic violence complaints filed with the police in different parts of Gujarat. Three women have accused their husbands and in-laws of controlling access to…
Humble Re 1 retains coining glory despite rise of digital payments NEW DELHI: It will buy you a candy but not much else. The last time you probably searched for it may have been to settle a toss in a cricket match. Yet, despite a steady drop in its value, Re 1 remains the most…
Sonia Vihar schoolchildren face hazardous daily commutes due to waterlogged and damaged roads. NEW DELHI: Schoolchildren in Sonia Vihar are facing a hazardous daily commute as waterlogging, mud and damaged stretches have made the Main 25-Foot Road and connecting Shani Bazar Road difficult to navigate. Parents report children often arrive at school wearing slippers due…
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, right, and deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghavi Gandhinagar: Chief minister Bhupendra Patel, deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghavi, state BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma and senior office-bearers of the state BJP visited Delhi on Monday to meet senior party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah.Sources in…
“Rs 40 Lakh a Month Internship Claim Goes Viral”: Why HFT firms pay top coders extraordinary packages. (AI Image) A Reddit post claiming an internship package worth Rs 40 lakh per month has triggered widespread discussion online, leaving many users wondering whether such salaries are even possible for students.While several users questioned the authenticity of…
