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Kolkata: Nine people were injured and property worth around Rs 10 lakh was damaged after employees of two manufacturing units clashed over vehicle parking inside Kasba Industrial Estate (Phase III) on Tuesday. Anandapur police registered FIRs after both sides accused each other of assault, stone-pelting and rioting.Police said the dispute began on Monday over vehicle movement on a common internal road and flared up again outside an apparel unit. The garment firm’s complaint alleged that around 50 drivers linked to a neighbouring confectionery unit abused staff, pelted stones, damaged property and assaulted workers with iron rods. Six employees were injured,…
Jackie, the bald eagle who has gained worldwide fame over the years, has been diagnosed with anemia and is in “critical” condition.Jackie and her partner, Shadow, have been watched by millions of people over the years through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam, run by the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley in California.The eagle is under veterinary care at the Ojai Raptor Center, and despite showing signs of improvement in her anemia last week, her packed cell volume has dropped to 13%, down from 17%.Video produced by Blanca Estrada Source link
It could be hundreds of years before habitats destroyed by wildfires in Wales recover, an environment watchdog has said.Nick Thomas, from Natural Resources Wales (NRW), said if soil had been incinerated in upland areas rich in peat, which grows at about a millimetre a year, it could take centuries for the vegetation to come back.He called 2026 the worst year Wales had ever experienced.As well as damage to natural habitats and animal life, Thomas warned loss of soil could increase flood risks, because it no longer acted as a “sponge” holding water on high ground.Wales has witnessed huge wildfires this…
Britain’s Cameron Norrie saved a match point as he produced a superb fightback to beat world number seven Alex de Minaur at the Canadian Open.Norrie was a set and 5-2 down against the Australian third seed before coming through 5-7 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 to reach the fourth round.De Minaur, leading by a double-break, had a match point on his own serve in the second set but double-faulted.He twice served for the match but, at 5-4 up, double-faulted again to put the set back on level terms.World number 37 Norrie edged the tie-break and then ran away with the deciding set…
India’s supremacy in Test cricket has been based on the fact that at home, they were untouchable. It was largely due to the brilliance of their spinners.Ravindra Jadeja in action. (PTI)The country has never had a dearth of spin-bowling options. When you have the likes of Bishan Singh Bedi, EAS Prasanna, Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, R Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja at your disposal, the captain’s job is always easy.The beauty of recent history was the seamless succession: the duo of Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh, in the 1990s and 2000s, was succeeded by the equally lethal combination of…
Ekadashi holds a great religious significance amomng Hindus. The day is considered highly auspicious in Sanatan Dharma. This is the day when devotees of Lord Vishni offer prayers and seek his blessings with devotion. Devotees observe strict fast on this specific day to seek spiritual growth. Ekadashi falls twice a month and during Sharavana month, Kamika Ekadashi is going to be observed on August 9, 2026. Due to Dawan, this Ekadashi holds a great impportance in Hindu religion.Kamika Ekadashi 2026: Date and TimeEkadashi Tithi Begins – August 8, 2026 – 01:59 PMEkadashi Tithi Ends – August 9, 2026 – 11:04…
Onions are one of the most widely used vegetables in everyday cooking, yet they often begin sprouting long before they are used. A few weeks later, some bulbs turn soft while others develop mould or an unpleasant smell. It is a common kitchen problem that leads to unnecessary food waste. Although sprouted onions are not always unsafe to eat, they slowly lose their flavour, texture and overall quality. Early sprouting is often caused by storage conditions rather than the onions themselves, such as heat, excess moisture and poor airflow.6 simple storage tricks to prevent onions from sproutingAccording to the National…
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded deeper into enterprise decision-making, responsible AI cannot be treated as a standalone technology or compliance exercise. Organisations need governance models that account for how AI is deployed, the consequences of automated decisions, the jurisdictions in which systems operate and, crucially, who remains accountable when something goes wrong.That was the major theme of the panel “Responsible AI & Governance: Ethics, Bias, Compliance and the Global Regulatory Landscape” at the ETLegalWorld AI-Powered Legal Transformation Summit 2026. Moderated by Jyoti Pawar, Independent Counsel – AI, Data & Tech, it featured Saurabh Awasthi, VP & Sr. Counsel, India, Kyndryl…
Nonthaburi , August 7 : Two people, including the suspected gunman, were killed and four others injured after gunfire broke out at a school in Thailand’s Nonthaburi province on Friday, Reuters reported, citing officials.According to Reuters, Lt Col of Nonthaburi Provincial Police Commander Dechrapee Kongdee confirmed the casualties and said the suspected shooter died by suicide following the attack.The officer said one teacher and three students were among those injured in the incident, which took place at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, located north of Bangkok.Police identified the suspected attacker as a student of the school. Authorities rushed…
Severe flooding in Assam washed away a key road link, disrupting transport and isolating nearby communities. Dramatic visuals captured the force of the floodwaters as authorities monitored the situation and worked to restore connectivity amid continuing heavy rainfall. Source link