Srinagar- In a significant move to combat drug abuse, Police in Anantnag on Wednesday said to have attached property worth Rs 2 crores under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, reinforcing their ongoing efforts against drug peddling networks. "Police in Srigufwara, Anantnag seized a double-storied residential house along with one Kanal of land, valued at ₹2 crore, belonging to Mohammad Amin Malik son of Ghulam Rasool Malik, a resident of Kanalwan. Malik, a habitual offend...Read More
Listening to the sounds of nature such as birdsong reduces stress levels - but the sound of traffic increases them, new research shows. The research lends support for anyone who is a firm believer in the curative powers of a walk in the countryside or through a forest. In a study, 68 volunteers listened to three three-minute soundscapes: a nature soundscape recorded at sunrise in West Sussex, the same soundscape combined with 20 mile per hour road traffic sounds, and the same soundscape with 4...Read More
Srinagar: The minimum temperature has plummeted and settled below freezing point across Kashmir with many of the stations including Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recording the season's coldest night. According to the news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the night temperature in Srinagar settled at minus 2.1 degree Celsius. Shopian was the coldest in Kashmir as the mercury plummeted and settled at minus 5.5 degree Celsius. Pahalgam, a famous tourist destination, reco...Read More
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ndia and France have a huge potential for partnerships in renewable energy with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) spearheaded by the two countries turning out to be "a runaway success," Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. Addressing the Asia Pacific Commission (APAC) 2024 Forum organised by the French Foreign Trade Advisors here, the minister said over 100 countries have taken membership of this alliance co-sponsored by India and France. Elaborating on the sol...Read More
In a dazzling display of power hitting, Gujarat opener Urvil Patel smashed a 28-ball century during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) match against Tripura in Indore on Wednesday. This incredible feat, made him the second-fastest century scorer in T20 cricket history and the fastest ever by an Indian. Patel's innings helped Gujarat chase down a target of 156 in just 10.2 overs. He remained unbeaten on 113 off 35 balls, an innings laced with seven boundaries and 12 sixes. The young opener targe...Read More
Mumbai: Amid ongoing chatter about her divorce with actor Abhishek Bachchan, actress Aishwarya Rai's name at an event was displayed without the "Bachchan" on a screen at a glitzy event in Dubai. The global icon, Aishwarya, was attending the Global Women's Forum in Dubai. Videos of her videos from the event made it to social media, where she was seen encouraging women, spotlighting the importance of innovation, and determination.. The videos were shared by the Dubai Women Establishment's offic...Read More
The IPL changes the fortunes of young cricketers like no other sporting event. Every year, the IPL auction brings a windfall to behold, changing lives and making budding cricketers overnight millionaires. The IPL auction 2025 was no different. The two-day mega auction at Jeddah in Saudi Arabia saw records being shattered, history being rewritten, and franchises spending money in a never-before-seen manner. Indian players were the biggest earners as 10 franchises spent ₹383.4 crore on 120 Indian ...Read More
Lahore: The PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has made it clear that it is not possible for Pakistan to travel to India for tournaments in future while India continue to refuse to send the team to the neighbouring nation, a situation he termed 'unequal.' The fate of the Champions Trophy hangs in balance after BCCI conveyed to ICC its inability to send the team to Pakistan, and the global body has convened a virtual meeting of its executive board members on Friday to take a final decision. "It is j...Read More
In a notable performance, Getty Realty Corp (NYSE:GTY)'s stock reached a 52-week high, touching $33.29. This peak reflects a robust phase for the real estate investment trust, specializing in the ownership, leasing, and financing of convenience store and gasoline station properties. Investors have witnessed a significant uptick in the company's stock value, with a 1-year change showing an impressive 13.89% increase. This surge underscores the market's positive reception to Getty Realty's strateg...Read More
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Sanctions imposed by the United States on Russia's third largest lender Gazprombank, which handles the energy trade, are behind the rouble's free fall in recent days, a top executive from VTB, Russia's second largest bank, said on Wednesday. "My assumption is that the sanctions against Gazprombank have had a significant impact, as it has ceased to be a channel for delivering foreign currency to the Moscow Exchange," Dmitry Pyanov told reporters. Pyanov added that stabilisati...Read More
Guwahati: A group of intellectuals and prominent citizens met the officials of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala and demanded the immediate release of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in Bangladesh. Various other organisations also organised protest rallies and demonstrations against the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari. The intellectuals under the banner of 'Forum for Protection of Minorities in Bangladesh' urged the Bangladesh caretaker go...Read More
Noida: The Noida Authority will soon acquire land off the Noida Expressway to develop an industrial zone in Sector 165. The acquisition will cover approximately 25 hectares of land spread across four villages - Mohiyapur, Gulawali, Dostpur Mangrauli, and Nalgarha. Land for the same will be bought from farmers through mutual consent, which officials noted is a collaborative approach to ensure smooth proceedings. Officials revealed that while the Authority already has a similar area under its pos...Read More
Condemning the remarks made by Udupi Pejawar Mutt seer Vishwaprasanna Tirtha Swami to replace the Indian Constitution with Manusmriti, the members of Dalit Sangharsha Samiti said that those opposing the Indian Constitution can leave the nation. "The seer had revealed the hidden agenda of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and those opposing the Indian Constitution can leave the nation," said Arjun Bhadre, State convener of Dalit Sangharsh Samiti, on Wednesday at a press conference. Mr. Bhad...Read More
Ghaziabad: The police arrested a couple on Wednesday for robbing a pedestrian in Crossings Republik on Nov 15. Wave City ACP Lipi Nagayach said unknown individuals on a scooter snatched a woman's gold chain near Ajnara market in the Crossings Republik area on Nov 15. Once the woman filed a complaint, a case was registered under section 304 (snatching) of BNS, and police teams were formed to probe the incident. "With the help of CCTV footage, manual input, surveillance, and a tip-off, Vivek Pan...Read More
Alber doubled Williams-Sonoma's business since 2010 and widened the margin; growth is expected to continue and support a healthy capital return. There are many reasons to own a stock, and the CEO is one of them. The right CEO can be the defining factor in a company's success, shaping operations, driving growth, and delivering substantial shareholder returns. Strong leadership often signals not just steady performance but transformative potential. Brian Niccol and Laura Alber are prime examples...Read More
Guardiola who joked that he wanted to harm himself after his side's frustrating 3-3 draw against Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, clarified his comments, stating that he did not mean to make light of a serious mental health issues such as self-harm. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola who joked that he wanted to harm himself after his side's frustrating 3-3 draw against Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, clarified his comments, stating that he did not mean t...Read More
Noida: The city's air quality improved slightly on Wednesday but remained in the 'poor' category with an air quality index (AQI) of 208, compared to the previous day's 223. The AQI of Greater Noida (231) and Ghaziabad (216) improved marginally but also stayed 'poor'. It was 234 in Greater Noida and 238 in Ghaziabad on Tuesday. In Noida, Sector 62 was the worst hit and recorded an AQI of 271 (poor), followed by Sector 116 (230) -- also 'poor'. The Sector 1 monitoring station recorded a 'moderate...Read More
Ghaziabad: Two persons were killed in two accidents on Tuesday night. While a man returning from Ghaziabad after supplying milk died in Dadri, a 32-year-old man lost his life, and another was seriously injured after a truck rammed their bike near Knowledge Park. Ranjit, a Chithaira resident, was returning home when an unknown vehicle rammed his motorcycle, police said. "The accident happened on GT Road near the telephone exchange. A passerby informed the police. A team immediately rushed to th...Read More
In 2025, Ecuador is set to unveil a host of groundbreaking tourism initiatives. This follows a consistent uptick in tourism revenues, attracting both local and global hospitality enterprises to invest in the nation's tourism infrastructure. These developments include the introduction of new hotels and cruises, supplementing an existing array of 4,957 hotels and 15 cruise operations. The Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador reports a visitor count exceeding 589,000 in just the first half of the year, ...Read More
The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire brought temporary peace to the Middle East but heightened despair for Palestinians in Gaza. As hostages remain and destruction persists, the conflict's humanitarian toll deepens. Israel's focus returns to Gaza, intensifying a battle that displaced thousands, driven by longstanding demands. Hope for peace remains elusive. The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has brought relief to many in the Middle East, marking a significant step towards regional peac...Read More
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A court has sentenced Mamnu Miyan to 20 years in prison for the 2019 rape of a 13-year-old girl in Gurugram. The court also levied a fine of Rs 40,000. Mamnu Miyan, hailing from West Bengal, was arrested in 2020. Judge Ashwani Kumar issued the sentence on Tuesday. A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the rape of a 13-year-old girl, an incident that occurred four years ago. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 40,000 on the defendant. In 2020, Gurugram Police had arrested Mamnu Miy...Read More
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A deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is predicted to escalate into a cyclonic storm, posing a threat to Tamil Nadu. The Indian Coast Guard is actively coordinating with state agencies to safeguard seafarers, issuing advisories for fishing boats to return to safer harbors. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports the depression moving north-northwest at a slow pace, and it was centered at 8.9°N latitude and 82.1°E longitude as of November 27. The storm is expected to intensi...Read More
Bushra Bibi, Imran Khan's wife, has emerged as a key figure in Pakistan's political turmoil, leading protests for his release and solidifying her role as a prominent PTI leader. Pakistan is witnessing massive unrest as tens of thousands of supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan defied government-imposed lockdowns and violent police opposition to demand his release. Standing at the heart of one of the largest protests in Pakistan's history is Bushra Bibi, Khan's third wife and a key figu...Read More
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The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) clarified its detachment from withdrawn petitions challenging the reduction of SKM President Prem Singh Tamang's disqualification. The Election Commission lessened his disqualification from six years to one in 2019, enabling his election. SDF claims no resolution was passed supporting the withdrawal. The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has officially disowned any involvement in the recent withdrawal of petitions from the Supreme Court, which questioned the reduct...Read More
President Joe Biden announced renewed efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza, aiming for the release of hostages and the removal of Hamas from power. This comes as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon raises hopes for similar peace in Gaza. President Joe Biden announced that the United States will intensify efforts with regional allies to secure a Gaza ceasefire, which would include the release of hostages and the removal of Hamas from power. His comments on X (formerly...Read More
The Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, awarded the President's Colours to four Mechanised Infantry battalions. This accolade recognizes their exceptional service. The ceremony showcased military professionalism and acknowledged the battalions' contributions in operations and UN missions, while highlighting their ongoing modernization to boost India's defense capabilities. In a solemn ceremony at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School in Ahilyanagar, Chief of Army Staff General Upe...Read More