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Photo: X/@AmitShahPM Modi’s tribute to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary, remembering his contribution to nation-building, India’s unity and integrity, and his enduring legacy in public life. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi described Dr Mookerjee as one of India’s…
Photo: IANSVenezuela Earthquake: Death Toll Passes 2,600 As Country Enters 7 Days of National Grief
Caracas: The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 2,645, and 12,666 people have been injured, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said. Over 6,000 Rescued and 86,000 Families Assisted Rodriguez, who also heads the command center for temporary camps, said on Friday in an…
Photo: Delhi police/IANSDelhi Police busts drug supply chain, arrests three traffickers including two foreign nationals
New Delhi: The East District Anti-Narcotics Squad of Delhi Police has busted an alleged drug supply chain operating in the national Capital and arrested three accused, including two foreign nationals, recovering 21.09 grams of MDMA, 30 grams of ganja, three scooters, and two mobile phones, officials said on Saturday. According to Delhi Police, the operation…
Photo: AI Genrated ImageLawmakers call for stronger cyber laws to counter AI misuse
Experts and lawmakers called for stronger cyber laws, digital awareness, and the inclusion of cyber security and AI in the education system during a one-day workshop held at the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly on Friday. Bal Kalyan Sangh and The Asia Foundation Partner to Address Evolving Digital Risks The workshop on ‘Cyber Security, Digital…
NITI Aayog Fiscal Health Index 2026: Jharkhand Emerges as ‘Achiever’ State with Strong Revenue Growth and Fiscal Discipline
Jharkhand has emerged as one of the country’s top three performers in the Fiscal Health Index 2026 released by the NITI Aayog, securing a place in the ‘Achiever’ category alongside Odisha and Goa for its performance during the financial year 2023-24, said a press communique issued by the state government. Prudent Fiscal Management: Tax…
Japan’s Sleepless Society and the Business of Rest
Not getting enough sleep has become one of the defining ailments of modern urban life. Few countries illustrate this more vividly than Japan, where exhaustion has become so normalised that an entire industry has emerged to manage it. The Rise of Futuristic Sleep Pods In Tokyo, the capsule hotel Nine Hours Akasaka has…
Photo: IANSPatna Police bust prostitution racket at hotel near Gandhi Maidan, 10 women rescued
Patna: The Patna Police have busted a suspected prostitution racket operating from a hotel in the Gandhi Maidan area of Patna, police said on Friday. During a raid conducted on the premises on Thursday night, officers rescued 10 women and detained a man for questioning. The operation was carried out within the jurisdiction of the…
Photo: Xinhua via IANSFIFA WC: When and where to watch Colombia vs Ghana
Kansas City: Colombia will take on Ghana for the first time on the world stage as the rivals contest the last of the Round of 32 ties at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday, with an aim of reaching the Round of 16. As winners of Group K, Colombia are unbeaten so far at the FIFA…
Photo: IANSElderly pedestrian dies after falling into manhole left open for maintenance work
Mumbai: A 60-year-old pedestrian, identified as Aslam Isak Shaikh, accidentally fell into a water drainage channel through an open manhole on Khairani Road in Mumbai’s Sakinaka area on Thursday while repair work on a drainage grill was underway. The Mumbai Fire Brigade was immediately alerted, and after a search operation, his body was recovered. According…
Photo: IANS/Deepak KumarRain brings relief to Delhi-NCR; IMD issues weather alerts as monsoon gains momentum
New Delhi: Rain lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday, bringing much-needed relief from the prevailing humid and warm conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the national capital and adjoining areas. The weather department has forecast cloudy skies, moderate spells of rain, and strong surface winds over the region,…
