Jhansi/Lucknow: A 22-year-old 3rd-year MBBS student at Maharani Laxmibai Medical College, Jhansi, died allegedly after falling from the balcony of his hostel room on the second floor on Wednesday morning.The deceased, Sarthak Khanna of Nirala Nagar in Lucknow, had returned to the hostel from his home on Tuesday night.He was allotted room number 58 of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel hostel on the Paramedical College campus. However, he stayed at room number 60 with a friend, Yuvraj, due to a malfunction...Read More
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday jointly chaired a high-level review meeting of the Animal Husbandry and Fisheries sectors of Jammu & Kashmir in Srinagar. The Union Minister underlined the immense untapped potential in J&K's livestock and fisheries sectors and assured full support from the Centre. "We are here today to listen, understand your challenges, and work together. Where there is scope, there must...Read More
Sanjeev Arora, Aam Aadmi Party's Ludhiana West by-election winner, is expected to join the Punjab Cabinet. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will reshuffle the cabinet this week, filling vacant positions and assigning new portfolios. Arora, a Rajya Sabha member, is recognized for his understanding of industry needs. Arvind Kejriwal had promised Arora a cabinet position if elected.Aam Aadmi Party's new poster boy, Sanjeev Arora, who won the Ludhiana West by-election, is likely to make his entry in the...Read More
Online Azan, has been developed by a Tamil Nadu-based companyThe app will come completely free of costThe mobile app will relay the azan directly to homes In the backdrop of curbs over the use of loudspeakers, half-a-dozen mosques in Mumbai have registered on a dedicated mobile phone application which relays the 'azan', or call to prayer, directly to the faithful in real-time. The app, Online Azan, has been developed by a Tamil Nadu-based company. Given the restrictions and sensitivities surr...Read More
Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has refuted US President Donald Trump's assertion of using trade as leverage to negotiate a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during a military showdown in May. Trump has repeatedly said that the US mediated between the South Asian neighbors when they were involved in a 4-day confrontation and offered more trade with both countries if they ceased hostilities. "I think the trade people are doing what the trade people should be doing, which is negotiate w...Read More
Noting that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann appointed former IMF senior economist Arbind Modi as chief adviser and former World Bank economist Sebastian James as adviser to revive Punjab's struggling economy, Bajwa questioned the effectiveness of the appointments. "Is this the expertise that globally renowned economists are offering the AAP government? Even AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, who often boasts about his revenue management skills, has failed to support Punjab in its hour of need," he said. ...Read More
In a tragic incident that has emerged from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, India has lost its first and the world's fifth differently-abled Ironman, Niket Srinivas Dalal. Niket was found dead on Tuesday morning due to a fall from the second floor of a hotel in the Samarthnagar area. The accident took place around 8 am. Niket Dalal was the son of former Deputy Mayor Lata Dalal. According to reports, a fire broke out at their home on the night of June 30.As the house was deemed unsafe, his friends arra...Read More
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Quad grouping of the United States, India, Japan and Australia called on Tuesday for the perpetrators of an Islamist militant attack that killed 26 in India-administered Kashmir to be brought to justice without delay. The April 22 attack sparked heavy fighting between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan in the latest escalation of a decades-old rivalry as India blamed it on Pakistan, which denied responsibility while calling for a neutral investigation. The U.S. State De...Read More
Mumbai, The RBI on Wednesday directed banks and other lenders not to levy any pre-payment charges on all floating-rate loans and advances, including for business purposes, availed by individuals and micro and small enterprises (MSEs). The directions will be applicable to all loans and advances sanctioned or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. In terms of extant guidelines, banks and NBFCs are not permitted to levy foreclosure charges/pre-payment penalties on any floating rate term-loan sancti...Read More
India will observe National Doctor's Day on July 1. The day acknowledges doctors' dedication. The 2025 theme is 'Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?'. It highlights the mental health of doctors. The day commemorates Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. He was a physician and former Chief Minister of West Bengal. Events will include ceremonies and campaigns. India marks National Doctor's Day on July 1 every year to recognise the tireless service, dedication, and compassion of the country's medical profes...Read More
Prayagraj: Tension erupted in Bhadewara Bazar and adjoining areas on Sunday evening for more than two hours after supporters of Azad Samaj Party (Kashiram) chief and Nagina MP Chandra Shkhar Azad went on a rampage accusing police of not allowing him to meet the families of victims in two recent cases in Kaushambi and Karchana.The agitating mob damaged about a dozen vehicles, including three police jeeps and cops had to resort to cane-charge to disperse them. About half a dozen persons were repor...Read More
Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has formed a committee. This committee will investigate the recent heart attack deaths in Hassan district. Dr. Ravindranath will lead the expert group. The committee will submit a report in ten days. The government previously tasked the same group with studying sudden deaths among young people. The CM criticized the BJP for politicizing the issue.Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced forming an expert committee headed by Dr Ravindranath, directo...Read More
Monojit Mishra, the main suspect in the Kolkata law college gang rape case, has a history of sexual harassment and violent crimes. Despite multiple FIRs and complaints against him across several police stations, he often evaded legal consequences, allegedly due to his political connections within the Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad.The prime accused in the Kolkata law college gang rape case, Monojit Mishra, is a history-sheeter having a slew of pending cases of sexual harassment and violent ...Read More
South African companies may be under more scrutiny to prove that their sustainability credentials are genuine and credible, as there is growing concern that they are misrepresenting their ESG performance. According to Grand View Research, the country's ESG investing market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10.7% between 2025 and 2030. However, a growing body of research suggests many companies are falling short. A 2024 PwC UK study reveals that 62% of global investors now...Read More
Agartala: Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Wednesday said that both rail and road connectivity between Tripura and the rest of the country are functioning smoothly. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event, the Minister said, "Due to some issues, railway connectivity experienced temporary disruptions. As we all know, Tripura is a landlocked state, and connectivity through Assam by rail and road is our lifeline." Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and s...Read More
The accused, Md Rehan, allegedly sexually assaulted the girl on the pretext of marriage and blackmailed her with objectionable photographs, a senior police official said. He said the incident came to light on June 18, when an MLC (medico-legal case) report was received from Spinal Injuries Hospital stating that a girl had been admitted there after she consumed acid. A police team reached the hospital, but the girl was declared unfit for recording a statement at the time. The local crime team w...Read More
NEW DELHI: An NHAI engineer posted in Shimla has alleged that he and another officer were assaulted by Himachal Pradesh rural development and panchayati raj minister Anirudh Singh during a site inspection on Monday. Both the officers have been admitted to Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital (IGMC) in Shimla.In his complaint to the Dhalli police station in-charge, the NHAI engineer, Achal Jindal, said he, along with site engineer Yogesh, had gone to attend a meeting called by Shimla SDM to r...Read More
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his international tour, questioning the effectiveness of India's diplomatic efforts in isolating Pakistan globally. Moitra commented on Modi's extensive traveling and expressed concerns about Pakistan's support from international organizations. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a multi-nation tour, he faced critical remarks from Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, who questioned why India's diplomatic ac...Read More
Heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh triggered widespread destruction on Monday. A five-story building collapsed in Shimla due to land sliding, prompting evacuations. Cloudbursts in Rampur washed away cowsheds and livestock. Landslides blocked the Shimla-Chandigarh highway, causing traffic disruptions. The weather department has issued alerts for flash floods and heavy rains, forecasting continued wet conditions in the state.As monsoon remained active in Himachal Pradesh, news of rain-induced...Read More
"The data do not support any advantage in creative thinking for lefties," said Daniel Casasanto, associate professor of psychology. "In fact, there is some evidence that righties are more creative in some laboratory tests, and strong evidence that righties are overrepresented in professions that require the greatest creativity." Casasanto is the senior author of "Handedness and Creativity: Facts and Fictions," published in the Psychonomic Bulletin and Review. Casasanto said there are scientifi...Read More
The Delhi government, under Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is set to ease business regulations. Key changes include allowing women to work night shifts with consent, amending the Delhi Shops and Establishment Act to benefit businesses, and increasing the threshold for closures under the Industrial Dispute Act.The Delhi government has directed the Labour Department to make necessary changes to allow women to work in night shifts--but only with their consent, Raj Niw...Read More
The Rs 860-crore Crizac IPO, which comprises of solely offer-for-sale, will open for public subscription on July 2, and close on July 4. Kolkata-based Crizac, the international student recruitment solutions provider, has raised Rs 258 crore from 19 institutional investors through its anchor book on July 1, a day before the IPO opening. The Rs 860-crore IPO, which comprises of solely offer-for-sale, will open for public subscription on July 2, and close on July 4. The IPO share allotment will b...Read More
It's been 25 years since Refugee released. The film marked the debut of Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor, two fresh faces who would go on to become big names in Bollywood. Looking back on those early days, Abhishek recently shared a fun memory from that time. He recalled how he and Kareena once had to be locked inside a projector room during a theatre visit because fans found out they were there. In an interview with SCREEN, Abhishek Bachchan said, "I have vivid memories! I was filming in M...Read More
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a key meeting to review preparations for the annual Amarnath Yatra. Senior officials, including Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, attended. Sinha emphasized smooth traffic and security management for the pilgrimage, advising close coordination among stakeholders to ensure a seamless experience. Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha led a critical meeting on Tuesday to assess the final preparations for the annual Amarnath Yatra. The high-level meeting included Chi...Read More
Panaji: The opposition parties blamed govt for the acid attack on a teen at Dhargalim on Monday and said that anti-social elements no longer fear the law-and-order machinery.Congress, GFP and AAP called for a swift probe to ensure that the 17-year-old boy injured in the attack gets justice.Leader of the opposition Yuri Alemao called for measures to prevent such crimes."Goa -- once peaceful -- is now witnessing crimes we never imagined. From daylight murders to drug mafias roaming free, and now a...Read More
Samajwadi Party workers celebrated the 52nd birthday of party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday with blood donation camps, community feasts, and social outreach programmes across Uttar Pradesh. The day also saw politicians cutting across party lines, including chief minister Yogi Adityanath, deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak, and BSP chief Mayawati, extend birthday wishes to Akhilesh Yadav. From his handle on X, CM Yogi Adityanath posted: "Hearty Congratulations to former chief minister o...Read More
Former youth world champion Ankushita Boro showcased her class on Day 2 of the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament, advancing to the semi-finals in the 65kg category with a clinical 5:0 win over Rajasthan pugilist Parthvi on Sunday. Meanwhile, in the 51kg division, home favourite and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen delighted the Hyderabad crowd with a dominant 5:0 victory over Kalpana. Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India and the Sports...Read More
A political row erupted between the BJP and the Opposition on Tuesday after the ruling party's MPs on the parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj boycotted its meeting in protest against the presence of activist Medha Patkar and actor-turned-activist Prakash Raj who had been invited to depose before the panel. The meeting, which was eventually cancelled, had been convened to discuss the implementation and effectiveness of the "Right to Fair Compensation and Tran...Read More
Maharashtra Congress MLA Nana Patole was suspended from the state legislative assembly for a day after climbing the speaker's podium to demand action against BJP MLA Babanrao Lonikar and Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate for allegedly insulting farmers. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized Patole's aggressive behavior, leading to his suspension by the speaker.Maharashtra Congress MLA Nana Patole was suspended from the state legislative assembly for a day on Tuesday after he climbed the...Read More
The attack reportedly took place during a grievance hearing High drama gripped the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) office on Monday after a group of men violently attacked a senior official. A video shows the attackers dragging Ratnakar Sahoo, the additional commissioner of the BMC, hitting and kicking him repeatedly. A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed in the case, with three arrests made so far, according to a report by NDTV. BMC employees staged a sit-in protest within ...Read More