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The German government said on Tuesday that it had concluded that Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month and ordered a series of measures in response, including the closure of a consulate and a Russian cultural center in Berlin. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said intelligence findings indicated that individuals involved in the attack were acting on behalf of Russian state agencies. “Taken together, police investigations, patterns of the offenses and intelligence findings establish Russian responsibility for the attempted attack at Leipzig Airport,” he said. Standing alongside Dobrindt, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany did not view Leipzig as an isolated incident. “It…

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) NEW DELHI: Delhi govt has discontinued the existing rank-capping system for admissions to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), opening up the possibility of a wider pool of candidates competing for seats that remain vacant after regular counselling rounds.The move comes against the backdrop of 29,153 vacant seats across IPU-affiliated institutions over the last three academic sessions, according to university data. In 2023-24, of the total intake of 39,398, 27,482 students were admitted, leaving 11,916 seats vacant. The vacancies fell to 8,512 in 2024-25, against an intake of 40,604, and stood at 8,725 in…

A Kargil War veteran attempted suicide after being denied a meeting. BENGALURU: A retired Indian Army veteran who served in the 1999 Kargil War allegedly attempted suicide after he was reportedly prevented from meeting Karnataka deputy chief minister G Parameshwara to plead for a land grant that has remained pending for more than 24 years.Naik (Retd.) Shivananda Reddy, who was attached to the Indian Army’s Maratha Light Infantry and was injured during the Kargil War, is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital, sources said.The incident allegedly occurred on August 29 when Reddy attempted to meet Parameshwara and seek his…

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay is set to leave for the UK on Sept 11 for a four-day visit, during which he is expected to participate in the signing of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with prospective investors.According to sources, the state govt has made elaborate arrangements for Vijay’s first overseas trip since taking charge as chief minister in May. “The govt has just received clearance from the Union ministry of external affairs. Details of the MoU signings with investors will be known shortly,” said a source familiar with the developments. The govt has kept the visit under…

Ahmedabad: An Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) employee was allegedly threatened with a knife and abused by a man who objected to civic staff taking away his unregistered pet dog, police said.The incident occurred near Amber Tower in Sarkhej on Monday afternoon when AMC sanitary sub-inspector Nitin Solanki (45) was accompanying colleagues after they had caught a dog near the Sarkhej Roza cemetery.According to the complaint filed with Sarkhej police, Solanki works with the AMC’s Cattle Nuisance Control Department (CNCD) at Jamalpur. His team carries out vaccination, sterilisation and dog-catching operations under the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023.Around 1.30pm, Solanki…

Two brothers allegedly assaulted their elderly parents after a dispute over land. PUNE: Two brothers allegedly assaulted their elderly parents with wooden sticks after getting angry over the sale of land owned by their mother in Maharashtra’s Pune district, police said on Wednesday.The incident took place on the evening of August 30 at Tarangwadi village in Indapur tehsil.According to a complaint filed by 65-year-old farmer Tukaram Raut, he and his ailing wife, Anjana, were out for a walk when their two sons, who live separately with their families in Malwadi, arrived in a car.The brothers allegedly questioned the couple about…

Chandigarh: Services of the Kalka-Shimla Express, Shivalik Deluxe Express and Himalayan Queen have been suspended after a culvert near Bridge No. 57 on the UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla railway section was washed away following heavy rain on Aug 30. The cancellations will remain in force for different services till Sep 11 or Sep 13.Kalka-Shimla Passenger (52457-58), Kalka-Shimla Express (52453-54) and Himalayan Queen (52455-56) have been cancelled till Sep 11, while Shivalik Deluxe Express (52451-52) and Kalka-Shimla Express (52459-60) have been cancelled till Sep 13The culvert, between Gumman and Taksal stations near Koti, was swept away by strong water currents, leaving…

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appointed three new trustees (File photo) AYODHYA: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appointed three new trustees as its meeting in Ayodhya on Wednesday also considers the appointment of the first chief executive officer (CEO) of the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir.The three new trustees are Delhi-based Mahesh Bhagchandka, a relative of late VHP leader Ashok Singhal; Ayodhya-based Madan Mohan Pandey; and Nirmala Yadav of Shikohabad.The trust meeting is going on at Shri Maniramdas Chhawni in Ayodhya and is expected to take up several issues, including the selection of the temple’s first…

Nagpur Metro Phase 2 Crossover Nagpur: Nagpur Metro Phase-II has completed its first track crossover near Lekha Nagar station on Reach 2A, marking a key step towards operational readiness. The crossover connects the two parallel Metro tracks and will allow trains to switch lines when required.It was successfully cast recently on the Kamptee stretch, which runs from Automotive Square towards Kanhan. A crossover functions as a track-changing junction for Metro trains. The connecting curve has a radius of 300 metres, ensuring gradual and safe movement between the two lines.Officials said crossover construction is among the more precision-intensive components of track…

A meet to announce the birth centenary celebration of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar on Tuesday — TOI Kolkata: To celebrate the birth centenary of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and weave his legendary presence into the everyday cultural rhythm of the city, the state govt’s I&CA department is organising Shatoborshe Mahanayak, a four-day programme from Sept 3 to 6. Aimed at the Mahanayak’s fans and introducing Gen-Z to his body of work, the event offers film screenings, celluloid restorations, walks, discussions, exhibitions, cultural presentations, and musical tributes. Plans are also afoot to restore his films and screen them on celluloid.Though currently planned only…