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Family members opposed shifting the body from the MCH to the mortuary, stood in front of the stretcher to stop it, and a large crowd gathered on the hospital premises19-year-old woman, Lalita MeenaFamily members opposed shifting the body from the MCH to the mortuary, stood in front of the stretcher to stop it, and a large crowd gathered on the hospital premises19-year-old woman, Lalita MeenaFamily members opposed shifting the body from the MCH to the mortuary, stood in front of the stretcher to stop it, and a large crowd gathered on the hospital premises JAIPUR/UDAIPUR: A 19-year-old woman from Rishabhdev…
Nagpur: In a market increasingly filled with machine-made fabrics promising lighter weight, lower prices and easier upkeep, Nagpur’s handloom sellers say the old-fashioned loom is still far from falling silent. From loyal elderly buyers seeking authentic weaves to younger customers asking for customised designs, the city’s handloom trade continues to adapt without losing its traditional thread.As National Handloom Day is observed on Aug 7, traders and artisans across the city say handloom has survived not because it is the cheapest option, but because buyers continue to value its craftsmanship, durability and uniqueness. TOI visited multiple spots on the eve of…
The person who allegedly threw ink at AISA president Neha Bora during the student protest has been taken into police custody. RANCHI: Ink was thrown at All India Students’ Association (AISA) president Neha Bora during a protest in Ranchi on Friday, where she had joined job aspirants demanding action over alleged irregularities in JPSC, JSSC CGL and other competitive examinations in Jharkhand.The person who allegedly threw ink at AISA president Neha Bora during the student protest has been taken into police custody.Addressing the protesters, Bora extended her support to the agitation and demanded greater transparency and accountability in the conduct…
The Calcutta high court denied an urgent hearing for Sumit Roy, an aide to Abhishek Banerjee. KOLKATA: The Calcutta high court on Friday refused an urgent hearing to Sumit Roy, personal assistant to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, in connection with four FIRs registered against him at different police stations in West Bengal.Roy’s lawyer Trideep Pais told the court that the four FIRs were unrelated to two other cases, in one of which Roy had received protection from the high court and in another from the Supreme Court.Seeking an urgent hearing of Roy’s petition on August 10, Pais said that apart…
All 435 House seats and 35 of the 100 Senate seats will be up for election.Hatcher is expected to face Columbia mayor Chaz Molder, who won the Democratic primary, in November.Ogles, who has represented Tennessee’s 5th district since taking office in 2023, has been at the centre of a number of controversies during his time in Congress.He was investigated over alleged campaign finance violations but was not charged with a crime. He has denied wrongdoing.He also sparked backlash for anti-Muslim comments, including posts on X in which he said “Muslims don’t belong in American society” and “America and Islam are…
This is Thailand’s deadliest mass shooting in years – and the second at a school this year.In February, a head teacher and a female student were shot by an 18-year-old gunman during a school siege in southern Thailand.Four years ago, a 34-year-old resident in the eastern Nong Bua Lamphu province killed 37 people, most of them preschoolers, in a shooting and stabbing at a nursery.These crimes have resurfaced questions about gun control in the country.While there are restrictions on gun ownership in Thailand, people can still acquire guns – legally or illegally – with relative ease. Thailand has one of…
Murray said he had worked with four different housing officers in three months, but felt let down as meetings were missed and promised phone calls failed to materialise.He said: “Nobody should be fighting to be heard the way I have been for the past 15 weeks.”The whole process is wrong and the whole system is broken.”Prior to the offer of temporary accommodation, he told the BBC: “I am looking at building a wood cabin as it looks like I’ll be here in winter.”I do survivalism as a hobby so I’m used to camping in winter, but normally I have somewhere…
An Italian woman mistakenly discarded a winning lottery ticket worth one million euros. Sanitation workers meticulously searched over six tons of rubbish to find it. The ticket was recovered intact after a day-long, coordinated search operation. The woman had misunderstood a message displayed on a lottery terminal. This remarkable recovery ensured she could claim her life-changing jackpot prize. An Italian woman who believed she had accidentally thrown away her €1 million (about $1.1 million) winning lottery ticket has been reunited with her life-changing prize after sanitation workers recovered it from more than six tons of rubbish. The remarkable recovery took…
England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault at a nightclub in central London.The 30-year-old, who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, was charged on 31 July following an incident on Wardour Street in Soho on 6 December.The former Brentford striker, who started England’s 6-4 win over France in the “bronze final” of the World Cup last month, has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 24 September.A spokesperson for Toney said: “Ivan acknowledges the charge and although he is naturally shocked, he looks forward to being…
Days after announcing his retirement, India batter Ajinkya Rahane signed up for an overseas league and will represent the Amsterdam Flames in the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL). The Netherlands-based franchise announced Rahane’s signing on Thursday, adding a player with extensive international experience to its squad as it prepares for the competition’s first edition. Ajinkya Rahane signed up to play in the ETPL (AFP)Rahane, widely respected for his calm temperament and leadership qualities, has enjoyed a career spanning more than 190 international appearances across formats. Last week, the 38-year-old announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing…