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KOLKATA: Cops have issued a traffic advisory announcing major road closures, parking restrictions, and vehicular diversions across central Kolkata on Monday in connection with the state’s planned ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ rally that will be attended by CM Suvendu Adhikari. Traffic movement across key stretches surrounding the Maidan and adjoining commercial corridors will be regulated or closed to vehicular movement until noon.Major thoroughfares designated for closures include Red Road, Mayo Road, J L Road, Kingsway, R R Avenue, Plassey Gate Road, Cathedral Road, Queensway, Kidderpore Road, Lovers Lane, and Casuarina Avenue. No goods vehicles will be allowed entry in these areas.In…

Trump signed two executive orders, a written order issued by a president to the federal government which does not require congressional approval, on Thursday.One expands the existing definitions of non-citizens whose children are not eligible for birthright citizenship.It prevents the automatic citizenship of babies born in the US to two non-citizen parents if one of the parents is a member of a foreign terrorist group, is a foreign government employee, has attempted to gain citizenship through fraudulent means, or is living in US territories where citizenship is not granted by US federal law. A few of those categories were already…

Police Colonel Thadsakorn Konthong said that the gun and bullets used in the attack belonged to the teen’s grandfather, with an initial inspection finding signs that the firearm had been searched for inside the grandfather’s bedroom. International and local media have reported that the gun was legally registered and had a permit.Thailand has one of the highest rates of civilian gun ownership in South East Asia, with around 10.3 million firearms in civilian possession, around four million of which are believed to be owned illegally.The country has strict gun laws, which punish the illegal possession of arms with up to…

His first victim was attacked was on a busy Tube in central London.Levy boarded and positioned himself directly in front of the woman, before leaning his elbow on her. She moved away.A few minutes later, she felt something touch her, over her clothes, on her vagina. Such was the force Levy used, that she felt like it was an attempt to push his fingers inside her through clothing.She grabbed Levy’s hand and asked what he was doing, but he did not respond.When other passengers asked if she was all right, Levy protested his innocence.”What are you talking about – look…

Hunter Biden has told the BBC he is “the most privileged person there is” after receiving a presidential pardon from his father, former US President Joe Biden, acknowledging it was not a good choice for America or his father’s legacy. In a wide-ranging interview with the BBC’s Newsnight, Hunter Biden defended the controversial pardon, reflected on his father’s declining health, ruled out seeking elected office and spoke about helping others recover from addiction.Asked about the 2024 pardon, he said he understood the criticism but noted: “What would you have thought of my dad if he did not do that for…

India’s Sharmila Dhankar, left, and Shilpa K Shyla celebrate after winning gold and bronze medals respectively in the women’s shot put F57 at the 23rd Commonwealth Games, in Glasgow, Scotland. | Photo Credit: PTI Indian para-athlete Sharmila Dhankar said that the Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medal is “just a trailer, and the movie is yet to come,” while expressing her happiness over her achievement.Dhankar scripted one of the most inspiring stories of the 2026 Commonwealth Games by clinching the gold medal in the women’s shot put F57 event, completing a remarkable journey from surviving domestic violence to standing atop the…

Relief arrives like a breeze through a hot room. The Sun calms you down, and Jupiter opens doors to useful opportunities which mean that the burden you’ve been carrying around at work or your status starts to ease. You’ll feel more in control of your day, even if the schedule stays packed.Important people may come into the picture now. A senior, mentor, family contact, or well-placed colleague could guide you in the right direction. Pick up the call. Reply to the message. These links matter because Jupiter is working through networks and timing.Love and Relationship:You’re feeling romantic, and it’s not…

A freshly cooked curry rarely goes to waste, and the leftovers often become the next day’s lunch. Yet many gravies spoil sooner than expected because they are stored incorrectly. A sour smell, separated texture, or mould usually appears long before the container is empty. In most cases, the recipe is not the problem. The way the curry is cooled, stored and handled after cooking makes the biggest difference. Food safety experts recommend refrigerating leftovers promptly and limiting their exposure to air and repeated temperature changes. A few simple storage habits can help preserve flavour, maintain texture and reduce the risk…

Kolkata: India may roll out a regulatory framework for digital gold as early as next year after the Digital Precious Metals Assurance Council of India (DPMACI) held a series of consultations over the past month with the finance ministry, the Reserve Bank of India and the consumer affairs ministry. The industry-led self-regulatory body was set up three months ago by digital players like SafeGold, MMTC-PAMP, Augmont and fintech platforms – PhonePe and Gullak.”Consultations are underway to work out a regulatory framework for digital gold players so that the interests of consumers are protected and fly-by-night operators do not get a…

Srinagar, Aug 07: A total of 44,551 cases are pending before the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, while 3,65,191 cases are pending in the subordinate courts of Jammu & Kashmir and 1,748 cases in the subordinate courts of the Union Territory of Ladakh, according to data tabled in Parliament by the Union Government.Replying to a question raised by Members of Parliament Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav and Sanjay Uttamrao Deshmukh, Minister of State for Law and Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal informed the Lok Sabha that 44,551 cases were pending before the High Court of Jammu &…