– MUMBAI: A civic staffer fell into a water channel in the Gandhi Market area of King Circle on Wednesday morning while Mubai Mayor Ritu Tawde was inspecting the site in the aftermath of extremely heavy overnight rains that had left the stretch waterlogged and disrupted traffic for nearly six hours.The staffer, identified as a…
French woman, children held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan A French woman and her five children have been rescued in Pakistan after police said they had been confined and abused by the family’s father, a Pakistani national, for more than a decade.The rescue took place in Bara, a remote town in…
A grocery store owner in Chhattisgarh has confessed to a chilling serial poisoning spree that claimed eight lives over four months RAIPUR: A 50-year-old grocery store owner in Chhattisgarh’s Balodabazar district has confessed to killing eight men over a span of four months, telling police he targeted neighbours and acquaintances over loans, land disputes, political…
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte continues to generate trade interest, with the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders identified as potential landing spots. Reports indicate the Patriots are seeking a third-round pick for the 23-year-old, who has one year left on his rookie contract. Despite the speculation, Boutte has publicly expressed his…
A paying guest owner in Bengaluru tragically died after being brutally assaulted by two students over a dispute involving a water tap BENGALURU: Before he succumbed to injuries sustained in a brutal assault by two youths over the use of a water tap, the paying guest (PG) owner told his son that he would return…
Most nine-year-olds spend their days juggling school, homework, and playtime. But Ritanya Kaushik is not like most children. At an age when many children are still discovering their interests, Ritanya has already built an impressive portfolio as an inventor, artist, writer, and global citizen. Her achievements span multiple countries and disciplines, from intellectual property rights…
Government removes ‘bonus’ clause for early completion of NH projects in hill states NEW DELHI: In its bid to ensure quality construction of highways in hills, govt has removed the ‘bonus’ incentive for early completion of projects in hill states. The road transport ministry has also mandated that newly cut slopes withstand at least one…
Farmer leaders claimed that the pact could lead to increased imports of agricultural commodities such as pulses, fruits, vegetables and other food items NEW DELHI: Farmers under the banner of the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) held protests at several locations across Punjab on Wednesday against the proposed India-US trade agreement, alleging that the pact could…
While no suicide note was recovered, investigators found a video clip of more than three minutes on her mobile phone alleging ill-treatment by her husband’s family NEW DELHI: A 24-year-old woman died by suicide at her matrimonial home in Delhi’s Nangloi area on Tuesday after allegedly recording a video in which she accused her in-laws…
A tourist from Karnataka tragically drowned in North Goa after slipping from treacherous rocks near Baga-Arpora. PANAJI: A 34-year-old tourist from Karnataka drowned after slipping from rocks along the Baga-Arpora coastline in North Goa on Wednesday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Ashpaq Masli, a resident of Bijapur, Karnataka. According to officials, he had climbed onto…