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Photo: DCP Narayana's officeFake FB account in B’luru DCP’s name; FIR filed after fraudster dupes public
Bengaluru: The Hebbagodi Police in Bengaluru on Tuesday registered an FIR against an unidentified person for allegedly creating a fake Facebook account in the name of M. Narayana, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Electronic City Division, and using it to fraudulently collect money from the officer’s friends and members of the public. The complaint in…
Photo: IANSAndhra woman poisons her two children, dies by suicide over family dispute
Amaravati: In a tragic incident, a woman poisoned her two minor children to death before committing suicide in Andhra Pradesh’s Palnadu district. According to police, the incident occurred at Vittamrajupalli village in Vinukonda mandal. Nakka Bharati (24) killed Tejesh Reddy (6) and Hemanatha Nagi Reddy (4) before hanging herself at her house. Police suspect that…
Photo: AI imageDengue cases rise as two doctors and BSF jawan test positive
The number of dengue cases is increasing in Dhanbad, and the disease has now affected frontline healthcare workers. In the last 24 hours, the Deputy Superintendent of Dhanbad Sadar Hospital, the in-charge of a Community Health Centre (CHC), and a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan have tested positive for dengue. According to health department officials,…
Photo: AI image68 pc consumers prioritise AI features while buying smartphones
New Delhi: AI has become central to smartphone purchases, as 68 per cent of consumers prioritised AI features and 82 per cent cited transparent data practices and trust as key drivers of smartphone purchases, a report said on Monday. The report from CyberMedia Research (CMR) said 61 per cent of consumers believed on-device AI processing…
Photo: AI imageModern contraceptive use drops to 44.7% despite fertility falling in Jharkhand
Jharkhand has registered a decline in its Total Fertility Rate (TFR), which is a positive indicator for population stabilisation. The state’s TFR has come down from 2.3 to 2.2, indicating that the average number of children born per woman has reduced compared to last year. Urban-Rural Divide Plagues Fertility Decline as Modern Contraceptive Prevalence…
Photo: XinhuaVenezuela Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to 4,490; Widespread Housing Reconstruction Efforts Underway
Caracas: The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,490, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said. International Rescuers Join Domestic Forces As Volunteers Shift Focus To Housing Repairs Rodriguez on Sunday noted in a daily update on social media that the number of injured remained at 16,740, while…
Police arrest PLFI extremist in Khunti
The Khunti police on Saturday apprehended a People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) extremist, Rajendra Sahu alias Rajendra Sao, from Gambharia village under Murhu police station (PS) limits, police informed. A country-made pistol and six cartridges were seized from the extremist, police added. Rishav Garga, Khunti Superintendent of Police (SP), on Sunday said, “Police received…
Photo: TGCBSL recognises excellence, honours nine officers with Executive of the Quarter awards
Bokaro: Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) honoured nine officers for their exceptional performance under its Executive of the Quarter Award Scheme at a ceremony led by Director In-Charge Priya Ranjan. Executive directors, chief general managers, and other senior officials were present on the occasion. Driving Innovation and Productivity: DIC Priya Ranjan Commends BSL Award Recipients …
Photo: IANSOver 1.7 Crore Taxpayers File ITRs for AY 2026-27; I-T Department Urges Compliance Ahead of July 31 Deadline
New Delhi: More than 1.7 crore income tax returns (ITRs) have been filed so far for the assessment year (AY) 2026-27, the Income Tax Department said on Saturday. “Over 1.7 crore taxpayers have already taken the smart step and filed their ITRs for A.Y. 2026-27,” the department said in a post on X. According to…
Photo: XinhuaSecurity upgrade planned for Lafayette Park with proposed permanent fence near White House
Washington: A permanent security fence up to 10 feet high could be built around Lafayette Park, the historic public square directly across from the White House, under a new federal proposal aimed at allowing faster closures during heightened threats. The concept plan, first reported by The Washington Post, was prepared by the US Secret Service…
