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Patna: Panchayati raj minister Deepak Prakash on Thursday took oath as a member of the Bihar legislative council, ending weeks of legal and political uncertainty over his continuation in the state cabinet.The oath was administered in the chamber of legislative council chairman Awadhesh Narayan Singh. Among those present were RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha, Prakash’s father, and other NDA functionaries.After the ceremony, Prakash said he would discharge his responsibilities with renewed commitment. “I will now work with double the energy and resilience to serve the people of Bihar. We remain fully committed to ensuring that Bihar and its villages make the…
Jaipur: Three convicted inmates of a govt juvenile correction home in Sriganganagar allegedly beat 63-year-old warden Sahab Ram to death because they resented his strict discipline and strenuous physical training regime, police said Thursday.Ram, an ex-serviceman, was attacked with a wooden plank inside the correction home on Wednesday. Police have registered a murder case against the three inmates, are examining CCTV footage and questioning them to establish the sequence of events.Sriganganagar SP Hari Shankar said all three accused are convicted juvenile inmates. “Two of them were convicted in separate murder cases, while the third was convicted under the NDPS Act.…
Nagpur: In probably the first construction exercise of its kind for Nagpur Metro, 80 massive precast pier arms — some weighing up to 120 tonnes — will form the structural backbone of four elevated stations on the upcoming Lokmanya Nagar-Hingna corridor.A senior MahaMetro official said precast structures of such weight were not required during Phase-I. Reach-3A marks the first time the agency is handling components this heavy, and in such large numbers, along a single Metro stretch.The 6.4-km Reach-3A corridor, part of Nagpur Metro Phase-II, will have seven elevated stations. “Advanced precast technology is being used to accelerate construction while…
Kolkata: A young woman who allegedly attempted suicide at her Behala home on Sunday, was rescued by her father and police and admitted to hospital.During questioning, she alleged she had endured nearly 29 months of repeated sexual assault, forced recording of intimate moments, a forced abortion, extortion and repeated acid attack threats by a man she had befriended on social media.She said she took the extreme step after the accused refused to marry her despite her becoming pregnant.Police said the complaint was lodged by the victim’s father. The accused, identified as Manoj Gayan alias Biky of Behala, allegedly established a…
Amazon is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit from consumers who say the company misled shoppers about the environmental benefits of seafood sold through its online platform and stores.Filed in federal court in Seattle, the lawsuit accuses Amazon of “greenwashing”, using environmental language or imagery to make products appear more sustainable than the available evidence supports. The consumers claim that labels such as “dolphin safe,” “responsibly sourced,” “sustainable,” “wild caught” and “MSC Certified Sustainable Seafood” gave shoppers the impression that the products caused minimal harm to oceans and marine ecosystems.The allegations have not been proven in court. Amazon has not publicly…
West Ham are expecting David Sullivan to attend Saturday’s Carabao Cup first-round tie against Portsmouth despite him being advised to stay away from home matches at London Stadium.Sullivan, 77, resigned from his position as co-chair of West Ham in June after a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and The Times revealed that seven women have accused Sullivan of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour. He has categorically denied the allegations. On Monday, a spokesperson for London Stadium told BBC News it had “recommended” to West Ham that Sullivan does not attend matches because of concerns about fan unrest.London Stadium has asked…
Atletico Madrid have held talks over a move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero.The Argentina international, who signed a new four-year deal at Spurs last August, is expected to leave the club this summer.There has also been interest from Inter Milan in signing the 28-year-old, who played all seven matches in Argentina’s run to the World Cup final last month, where they lost to Spain.But Romero is a long-term target for Atletico manager Diego Simeone, with the Spanish side believed to be pressing ahead with another attempt to sign the centre-back.Spurs are aware of Atletico’s interest and an agreement on personal…
Ajinkya Rahane has weighed in on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, insisting his family must keep the 15-year-old grounded. Sooryavanshi is on everyone’s radar and is arguably the most exciting young talent in international cricket. But being in the limelight at such a young age comes with its own set of challenges. While there’s no denying his talent, the next few years will be crucial for the youngster, and Rahane believes his family, more than anyone else, has a key role to play in ensuring there are no distractions along the way.The Sooryavanshis (X)“What he needs at the moment is the right guidance.…
Moon in Taurus joins Mars, fast movement through another person. The third aspect of Saturn demands mature terms. The exact Sun trine Saturn favours agreements based on experience, good advice, and a realistic purpose over the long term.What to Do TodayA confident and resourceful person may offer a partnership. Look at what they’re bringing to the table other than enthusiasm. Look at their contacts, capital, time, and ability to complete difficult work.Get advice from a teacher, senior professional, mentor or legal expert. Their advice can help you improve an agreement without losing the opportunity.Look at the working method if the…
Don’t throw away used tea bags: 7 smart ways to reuse them at home That used tea bag sitting in your sink after your morning cup isn’t quite done working yet. Most of us toss it without a second thought, but tea leaves are packed with tannins, antioxidants, and mild acids that make them surprisingly useful well beyond the cup, from the garden to the cleaning cupboard. It’s a small, no-cost habit that cuts down on daily waste while solving little household problems you probably didn’t think tea could fix. Here are seven practical ways to squeeze more use out…