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T’puram: A vigilance court in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday sentenced a former junior health inspector of corporation to three years of RI and imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 after finding her guilty in a bribery case related to issuance of a trade licence.The convict, Saritha M L (45) of Poojappura, was serving as a public health inspector with Neyyattinkara municipality at the time of the judgment. She had been working as a junior health inspector with the corporation when the offence was committed in 2019.According to VACB, the complainant had submitted an online application in 2019 seeking a licence to…

Kolkata: CPM on Saturday distanced itself from attacks on journalists at the rally organised in Kolkata on Friday. “Left student groups were not involved in attacks on mediapersons,” CPM functionary Sujan Chakraborty said.He added that Left groups instead had condemned the attacks and had visited the injured journalists in hospitals.Congress, which too had condemned the attacks on media persons, held a candlelight march on Saturday after Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned.“We will continue to fight for the youth and students. We will ensure a country without corruption and paper leak,” Congress Bengal unit president Subhankar Sarkar said.SUCI’s Swapan Ghosh…

There was a lengthy halt to proceedings after Langton’s fall before he was taken away on a stretcher. When the competition resumed, his team-mates secured a silver medal behind Canada, though Langton is yet to receive his.After the incident, team-mate Luke Whitehouse said: “When something like that happens, you’ve just got to forget about it and reset. I just had to focus on my routine one skill at a time.”Canada’s Felix Dolci said: “It’s terrible but it goes to show that gymnastics is a very, very difficult and complicated sport. It’s dangerous you know sometimes.”All our thoughts go to Gabriel…

Italy’s Jannik Sinner in action. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is feeling optimistic about his Wimbledon title defense after sweating through an exhibition match in a heat wave on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) and confirming he underwent testing following his physical meltdown at the French Open.The Italian star hasn’t entered any tour-level events in the buildup to the grass-court Grand Slam, which starts Monday (June 29, 2026), so his 6-3, 6-3 victory over Cam Norrie in sweltering west London will have to suffice.“It was very warm, but physically I felt good,” Sinner told reporters.The appearance at the…

The day opens like clear sunlight after sticky rain. Things move your way, and that isn’t just luck. The Moon supports your confidence, while Jupiter casts a generous glance on effort you’ve already made. So yes, doors open, but because you’ve been knocking on them for weeks.You’ll notice small wins everywhere. A delayed call gets returned. A family discussion stays calm. Even your commute can be more relaxed like the road has stopped from arguing with you. Children in the house show better focus, and their steady progress gives you quiet pride.Love and Relationship:Venus softens your tone today, and that…

I own more suitcases than I care to admit and have reviewed enough to keep the conversation going for days!Cabin cases, large check-in luggage, fabric bags, polycarbonate shells. After years of catching flights for work, family holidays and quick weekend escapes, I have learnt one thing. The perfect suitcase does not exist. Every time someone asks me if they should buy a hard suitcase or a soft one, my answer is always the same. Let me know how you travel first.I have watched people buy a sleek hard shell case because it looked great online, only to regret it after…

FSSAI penalises Sopan Restaurant for sub-standard pantry car food on Chandigarh-Dibrugarh ExpressNew Delhi: Food regulator FSSAI on Saturday said it has imposed a penalty on Sopan Restaurant for selling sub-standard food in the pantry car of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express.In a social media post, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed that an “adjudication order” has been passed on Sopan Restaurant for the sale of sub-standard food.The order was passed following “analysis of Nova Flavoured Double Toned Milk sample collected from Pantry Car No. 15904 (Chandigarh – Dibrugarh Express) operated by Sopan Restaurant”, it added.Read more: FSSAI suspends license…

Artificial Intelligence has quietly walked into our classrooms. It sits in the phones of our students, in the lesson plans of our teachers, and in the dashboards of school administrators tracking every mark and every absence. For many, AI feels like the latest in a long line of educational fads—another buzzword that will fade like “smart boards” and “e-learning portals.” But this time is different. AI is not just a tool; it is a way of seeing, measuring, and even shaping learning itself. That is precisely why, especially in a society like ours, we have to ask harder questions about…

For many people, yoga begins with a mat and ends with a workout. It is often seen as a way to improve flexibility, build strength or ease stress. But according to yoga teachers and spiritual leaders, that is only one part of a much larger practice.Ancient yogic traditions describe yoga as a path that includes breath, meditation, self-awareness and conscious living alongside physical postures. Experts say understanding these deeper roots can help people experience yoga beyond fitness.Also Read The secrets of the seven chakras: Sadhguru explains what each energy centre representsYoga is more than stretching, say expertsSadhguru, founder of the…

UP govt reconstitutes SIT probing Ram Temple donation theft row after SC orders NEW DELHI: Acting on the Supreme Court’s directions, the Uttar Pradesh government has constituted a new Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by senior IPS officers to investigate the alleged embezzlement of devotees’ offerings at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.The reconstituted team is headed by Inspector General Kiran S, with Deputy Inspector General Somen Verma and Ayodhya Senior Superintendent of Police Dr Gaurav Grover as members. It replaces the earlier SIT, which was headed by Lucknow Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant and included Special Secretary (Finance) Neel…