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Kozhikode: Congress MLA from Elathur, Vidya Balakrishnan, on Wednesday said she had received a WhatsApp call from a person claiming to be from the party high command, offering her a ministerial berth in exchange for a huge sum of money.The MLA said the caller, who claimed to be calling from New Delhi, told her that a Cabinet reshuffle would take place in Kerala soon and that she could be made a minister if she paid the amount.She immediately lodged a police complaint, following which the Kozhikode Cyber Cell launched an investigation into the incident.Vidya Balakrishnan said she had informed the…
Strong bones are often associated with a glass of milk or a calcium tablet. Although calcium is important, it is just one component that is responsible for the health of the skeletal system. Despite sufficient amounts of calcium, several people continue to have osteoporosis, suffer low-impact bone fractures, or experience persistent weakness in their joints and muscles. The health of bones relies on many different elements, such as nutrition, physical exercise, hormones, muscle strength, and timely diagnosis. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Rohit Jain, consultant, Orthopedics, Regency Health, Lucknow, shared what bones actually need.Bone health is not just…
More than 30 colleges that were denied affiliation certificates by Mumbai University are yet to get relief.Mumbai: As many as 103 of the 352 law colleges in Maharashtra have been given show-cause notices and asked to apply for the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) recognition in the next 24 hours. The state’s directorate of higher education (DHE) will allow these colleges to participate in the CET Cell’s centralised counselling process only once they submit their application letters.Meanwhile, more than 30 colleges that were denied affiliation certificates by Mumbai University are yet to get relief, and some of them are waiting…
Picture Credit: Instagram Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan will be seen together in the upcoming psychological thriller ‘Haiwaan’. Directed by ace filmmaker Priyadarshan, the makers have unveiled the theatrical release date of the film.‘Haiwaan’ release dateAkshay Kumar took to his Instagram account to reveal brand new posters from the film. Including the poster he also shared that the film will be released on September 11, 2026. Brand new posters of ‘Haiwaan’In the poster, Akshay Kumar can be seen in a black outfit, like a robber about to make a heist. He is wearing a black beanie on…
India’s trade data for June offers insights into how the country is weathering the West Asia crisis and the prospect of a deficient monsoon. The fact that the trade deficit jumped 430% in June would seem alarming. However, a deeper look at the composition of this deficit should ease a lot of that alarm. The bulk of the increase in the deficit was due to the sharp increase in merchandise imports in June. And within this, it was led by crude, gold, fertilizers and electronic goods. The value of crude oil imports rose 40% in June 2026, reflecting the skyrocketing…
The award-winning children’s cartoon series Bluey has been translated into Australian Indigenous language for the first time. Five episodes were released in Yolngu Matha, a collection of dialects from north-east Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. The BBC’s Simon Atkinson spoke to the show’s producers, who hope the project will amplify First Nation voices, and help language preservation through storytelling. Source link
UK backs India’s security concerns, says trade deal based on trust NEW DELHI: The landmark India-UK trade deal that came into effect Wednesday reflects real warmth and trust in the relationship along with the ability to discuss issues of importance to both sides, said UK officials. While refraining from commenting on individual cases, diplomatic sources said that the UK takes India’s concerns over national security and financial fugitives very seriously and works to address those.The remarks are reassuring for India as it expects greater geopolitical alignment with London in the wake of the game-changing Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA),…
The Ministry of Defence has released five reports after the government promised to embark on a comprehensive examination of the information the department holds on medical records. The reports cover the three armed services, the Atomic Weapons Establishment, and an overall narrative.The narrative report addresses the core issue at the heart of the veterans’ demands: an explanation of what happened to their blood and urine samples. The report says that a range of policies were in place around blood tests during the nuclear testing programme., but it says no evidence was found to suggest there was an overall policy on…
Navi Mumbai: An eight-month pregnant woman, Richa Mishra (26), who was shifted to Fortis Hospital, Belapur, in critical condition after she was administered a standard pre-delivery injection at NMMC hospital in Airoli on July 1, has recovered after timely multi-disciplinary care by the doctors at Fortis Hospital, and even her foetus is safe. She was discharged from the hospital on July 13, reports George Mendonca.Unfortunately, another 8-month pregnant woman, Sonam Dongre (23) had died along with her unborn baby, allegedly due to medical negligence by the medical staff at NMMC’s Rajmata Jijau hospital in Airoli on July 1, when she…
New Delhi: Earlier this year, the Tillu Tajpuria gang made a surprise comeback in the city’s underworld by executing two back-to-back hits targeting the Gogi gang. The high-profile killings prompted law enforcement agencies to track the resurgence of organised crime syndicates in the city.In a major breakthrough, police have now arrested a Delhi Police head constable, Pawan Kumar, the brother of Sunil alias Tillu Tajpuria, the former gang leader who was killed inside Tihar Jail after being stabbed nearly 100 times allegedly by Gogi’s henchmen. Kumar, posted with Reserve Battalion, was running an extortion ring on behalf of the Tajpuria…