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Students protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment examinations announced plans to gherao the chief minister’s residence RANCHI: Students protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment examinations on Saturday announced plans to gherao chief minister Hemant Soren’s residence on August 20 and demanded his resignation.The announcement was made during a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ organised in Ranchi on Independence Day as the agitation entered its 22nd day. Thousands of students and job aspirants, including two wheelchair-bound protesters on hunger strike, took part in the march.“We will gherao the chief minister’s residence on August 20. We seek his resignation as both the JMM and the…
Jins Joseph seeks discharge in Canada after fraud conviction amid deportation fears. An Indian student in Canada is asking a judge for a discharge after being convicted of theft and fraud, arguing that a criminal conviction could jeopardise his immigration status and force him to leave the country.Jins Joseph, who has been studying in Newfoundland and Labrador for nearly four years, was convicted on July 24 of eight counts of fraud under $5,000 and one count of theft under $5,000, The National Post reported.Joseph came to Canada in December 2022 and began studying for a Bachelor of Business Administration at…
If you were born on August 14, your tarot cards reveal a year of healing, clarity, emotional renewal, passion, and personal manifestation. The Star opens your birthday reading with hope and renewed faith. After a period that may have tested your confidence, you are entering a phase where you can begin believing in your future again.Birthday HoroscopeOverall EnergyThe Queen of Swords brings a different kind of energy: discernment. This year asks you to become selective about where you invest your time, emotions, money, and attention. You may become much better at recognizing what deserves your energy and what doesn’t.The Ace…
Craving something sweet but want to skip a regular baked dessert? These brownie date bites could be a simple option to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Made with dates, peanut butter, oats, cocoa powder and dark chocolate, the bites have a naturally sweet, fudgy texture without requiring any baking. Dietitian Shweta J Panchal shared the recipe in an August 14 Instagram post, highlighting it as a simple homemade treat made with everyday ingredients. (Also read: ‘I drink black coffee daily’: Oncologist shares 6 research-backed benefits, from brain health to longevity )Ingredients200g dates1½ tbsp peanut butter2 tbsp oats1 tbsp cocoa powder50g dark…
Srinagar, Aug 14: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Friday chaired a meeting of the Tourism Department to review the renewed Homestay Policy aimed at expanding homestay infrastructure across Jammu & Kashmir, promoting tourism in unexplored destinations and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities.The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Tourism; Commissioner Secretary, GAD; Director, I&C, Jammu; Director, Tourism, Kashmir/Jammu; representatives of J&K Bank and other concerned officers.Describing homestays as the bedrock of tourism in unexplored destinations, the CS observed that these offer an environmentally sustainable model particularly suited to an ecologically fragile region like J&K.He emphasised that promotion…
Devastation in Indonesia as multiple powerful earthquakes hit in under 24 hours Indonesia was rocked by three major earthquakes within 24 hours, with a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake striking off Flores on Saturday, killing at least 47 people and triggering tsunami warnings.The strongest tremor struck off the coast of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara, near Ende, at around 5.58 am local time. The quake was shallow, at a depth of about 10 km, causing widespread shaking, damaging buildings and triggering landslides.Authorities said at least 47 people were killed, with more injured, while rescue operations were complicated by blocked roads, damaged infrastructure…
NFL preseason 2026 is underway, and fans have several ways to watch games in the US and Canada. However, there is no single free service showing every preseason matchup. In the US, games are split between NFL Network, local TV stations and streaming services, while NFL+ carries live out-of-market preseason games for subscribers. In Canada, NFL Game Pass is available through DAZN, with other selected games also carried by Canadian broadcasters. The NFL preseason runs through August 29, with Week 1 taking place from August 13 to 15.Looking for a free NFL preseason stream? Here’s where to watch 2026 games,…
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India]: Jharkhand student leaders on Saturday announced that they will burn effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi across all 24 district headquarters on Sunday, escalating their agitation over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations.The student leaders also demanded the cancellation of JSSC CGL and JPSC 11th to 13th examinations, a CBI inquiry into the alleged irregularities and resignation of Chief Minister Hemant Soren if their demands are not met.Addressing a press conference in Ranchi, student leader Piyush Kumar said the agitation would now move beyond the “Gandhian way” of protest.”JPSC 11th…
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are expecting their second baby soon and the actress is currently in her third trimester. While fans miss seeing the actress onscreen, the couple has largely been away from the limelight lately. One hardly sees them making any public appearance and thus, it was a treat for fans to spot the power couple at the airport. According to videos shared by the paparazzi, the actress was spotted at the airport flying to Bengaluru with daughter Dua as Ranveer came to drop them at the airport. While he was seated in the car and tried to…
Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) listens to explanations as he visits the JSC “Progress” state research and production rocket space centre in Samara Region. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A large-scale Ukrainian attack struck industrial infrastructure in Russia’s southwestern Samara region Saturday (August 15, 2026), a Russian official said.Ivan Noskov, head of the region’s capital, Samara, said air defence forces had repelled a “massive” missile attack, with “localised damage” to the city’s industrial sites. He also said that medical assistance had been provided to those injured in the attack, but did not give further details.Ukraine has stepped up its long-range…