New Delhi: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three accused, including two public servants—a chief materials manager and a senior clerk of Northern Railway (HQ)—and a private person in a bribery case.The arrested accused have been identified as Narender Singh, chief materials manager; Lenin Sharma, senior clerk; and Shariq Ali.CBI registered a case on…
A deaf and non-verbal boy, Lei Zeqing, lost his family at age 10 after a playful train ride went awry. For 35 years, he navigated life with the kindness of strangers, notably a restaurant owner who became a father figure. A unique childhood habit, writing his name backward, finally reunited him with his family, proving…
CALIFORNIA: Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened suburban homes in Southern California.The Sandy Fire was reported around 10 am in hills above Simi Valley, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles.By mid-afternoon it had consumed more than 500 acres (200 hectares) of dry brush and damaged…
Kolkata: There is a flux among bus operators struggling to cope with rising diesel prices. After the route 37 (Dhakuria-Howrah) buses tried it a few weeks ago, before reversing the decision, route 237 (Birati-Babughat) buses have started charging extra — up to Rs 20 — from Sunday.Notices put up in several of the buses on…
Prince Harry’s hopes of sitting down with King Charles for a planned summer meeting have reportedly hit a significant roadblock, as the King has declined to confirm a date. The Duke of Sussex intended to fly to the UK ahead of the July 2027 Invictus Games, hoping to use the trip to arrange a private…
If your idea of a perfect weekend includes long walks, hiking trails, or hours at the park, some dog breeds will happily keep up – and then ask for more. These energetic companions aren’t the type to nap all day. They love having something to do, whether it’s chasing a ball, learning a new trick,…
Ayush Shetty, Lakshya Sen out of China Open 2026 (Images: X) India’s challenge at the China Open 2026 came to an end on Thursday after Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty suffered defeats in the men’s singles Round of 16 in Changzhou, China. Their exits, coupled with PV Sindhu‘s earlier loss, brought the curtain down on…
What a relief this day can feel. The weight you’ve been carrying starts to loosen, like dark clouds finally giving way after a sticky summer spell. The Moon brings comfort through familiar people, and Venus, your ruler, steadies the heart. Troubles will not disappear with magic however, the grip you have on them will soften.You’ll…
Nigerian proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Have you ever flinched at something completely harmless, simply because it reminded you of an old hurt? A Nigerian proverb captures that feeling perfectly. One who has been bitten by a snake lives in fear of worms, it says. Among the Igbo people, where the saying is well…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu’s expanding welfare system for newborns carries a striking contradiction. All children born in a govt hospital are eligible for a 1g gold ring under the Thai Maman Thanga Mothiram scheme. But if the mother is younger than 18, she is excluded from the Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit scheme, the state’s principal…
