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Margao: Election fever is catching on as 2027 draws closer, with BJP state general secretary Narendra Sawaikar setting the local political grapevine buzzing earlier this week with a cryptic post on Facebook.“Rohan got ‘sanket’ (a signal) that two fighter jets had taken off. Now, the Airport Authority has begun the task of searching for this runway!” Sawaikar wrote in Konkani — a line that had political circles busy decoding.For those familiar with local politics, decoding Sawaikar’s lines wasn’t difficult. Speaking at a function held to mark a badminton tournament in Curchorem earlier this month, Rohan Gauns Dessai — who has…
Gurinderjit Singh Nagra (File Photo) JALANDHAR: Punjab Police have arrested inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra , former Tanda police station SHO, who has been accused by the US justice dept of being part of an international extortion racket that targeted an Indian-origin family in the US.An FIR was registered at the same station that Nagra once headed. Facing charges of extortion and offences under the anti-corruption Act, he was produced in a Dasuya court Saturday and sent to police custody for 3 days.The justice dept said on July 7 that the US was pursuing Nagra’s extradition to face trial on charges…
UP STF arrested Nigerian cyber fraudster Obase Prosper (27) in Delhi with 5.085 kg of methamphetamine worth over ₹10 crore. STF say he was part of an international romance scam syndicate that duped a Lucknow youth of ₹68 lakh using fake UK social media profiles and bogus customs clearance demands. Two passports and five phones were seized Lucknow: A 27-year-old Nigerian who entered India on a medical visa, overstayed illegally after its expiry in 2023, has been arrested in Delhi with 5.085 kg of methamphetamine worth over ₹10 crore, with the UP special task force (STF) alleging that he was…
Five women are in intensive care after caesarean deliveries at Jodhpur’s Umaid Hospital. JAIPUR: Five women were shifted Saturday to the intensive care unit of the govt-run Umaid Hospital in Jodhpur, where they had undergone caesarean deliveries over the past two days, officials said. One of the five women is currently on ventilator support, they added.This comes even as the govt is grappling to establish the cause of deaths of 19 women in state-run hospitals across five districts since May, with all but one of them being new mothers who had succumbed to various post-caesarean complications.“All five women are stable…
Nagpur: A 156-year-old heritage Peepal tree near Gandhisagar may be scientifically relocated to make way for a construction project, with the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) initiating the statutory approval process.The NMC’s Garden Department has issued a public notice inviting objections within seven days to an application by businessman Lalit Vora, who has sought permission to translocate the tree standing on Plot Nos. 2 and 2A on Ruikar Road in Ganjipeth. According to the application, the tree obstructs the proposed construction.Garden Department officials clarified that the proposal is for translocation, not felling. “The permission process is underway. If approved, the tree…
A still from ‘Bonolata Sen’ Kolkata: Jaya Ahsaan’s “Aajo Ardhangini“ (AA) marks a significant moment in cross-border cinema, serving as a major collaboration featuring a Bangladeshi star following the July 2024 uprising. While eased visa norms have allowed artistic movement between Kolkata and Dhaka to resume, the nature of infrastructural partnership is transforming. As filmmakers navigate this new political reality, the industry is weighing established regional ties against an emerging desire for self-reliance in Bangladesh’s post-production sector.AA’s writer-director Kaushik Ganguly emphasized that cultural exchange remains vital. “The more cultural and artistic exchange takes place, the more the scope of work…
Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in a thriller to record their best men’s World Cup finish since 1966. Source link
Former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann believes the England and Wales Cricket Board may have already identified Brendon McCullum’s successor after removing him from the Test coaching position midway through the English summer.Darren Lehmann has denied links to the vacant spot. (X images)Lehmann was asked about the vacancy after guiding Northamptonshire to a record-equalling third T20 Blast title. Northants defeated Hampshire by 14 runs in the final at Edgbaston on Saturday, completing what the Australian described as one of the finest achievements of his coaching career.However, the 56-year-old laughed off suggestions that the triumph could propel him into contention for…
On July 19, 2026, the Moon will be in the zodiac sign of Virgo, which might make people think more about their daily responsibilities, routine, health, finances and work. Little details can seem more important than they are. The Virgo Moon is an indication of planning, editing, fixing, cleaning, checking and improving. But it can also lead to people overthinking things or becoming hyperaware of even the smallest infraction. The lucky number and colour of the day can help your zodiac sign to feel stable, useful and tranquil. Aries Lucky Number: 7 Lucky Colour: Brick Orange You want instant results,…
Have you ever experienced joint pain or a flare-up of chronic pain from an old injury during the monsoon season? Many people notice that when it rains or the weather cools slightly, their joint or chronic pain tends to resurface. But why does this happen?Before rain, barometric pressure can shift, and that may slightly change pressure around already sensitive joints, tendons, or nerves. (Pexels)Also Read | US Army to screen men for testosterone deficiency: Endocrinologist Dr David Chandy explains testosterone therapy, risksTo better understand this phenomenon, Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, shared an Instagram video…