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Kolkata: Bike-borne goons allegedly opened fire at the home of Bhatpara businessman Rashid Khan on Saturday night over an alleged property dispute. Police are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspects.According to police, two youths arrived at Rashid’s residence in 15 No. Gali, Kankinara, under ward 14 of Bhatpara Municipality, called out his name and allegedly kicked the door before firing at the house and neighbours. No injuries were reported.Rashid’s wife, who was alone, alleged the family had earlier faced a bomb attack. “I was alone at home when they kicked the door. They later opened fire. They want to…

A stand-off involving a wanted man was brought to an end when police arrested him while he slept on a roof.Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said emergency services had responded to an incident at a property on Reservoir Street in Salford, spending two days at the scene.Footage shows officers from the force’s tactical unit gently resting a ladder against the roof of a back porch, with an officer then grabbing the man while he was sleeping.A struggle ensues and the man is pulled down, with his trousers appearing to fall down, before he is arrested by officers in the garden of…

Why some people enter your life only to leave: 5 spiritual reasons Some people arrive in our lives so naturally that we never stop to question why. A new friend, a first love, a colleague who unexpectedly becomes important, or even someone we meet for a short but unforgettable period.Then one day, things change. People move away, relationships end, conversations stop, and someone who once felt like such a big part of your life becomes a memory.The hardest part is often not the goodbye itself. It is wondering what the connection was supposed to mean.From a spiritual perspective, not every…

Baramulla, Aug 16: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on sunday visited several bereaved families in Mirpora Tujjar, Bomai and Behrampora Rafiabad and expressed his heartfelt condolences over the demise of their loved ones.At Mirpora, Tujjar, the Minister visited the bereaved family of Mohd Shafi Sheikh, a dedicated party worker. He conveyed his deepest sympathies to the family, shared their grief and assured them of his solidarity and support during this difficult hour.At Bomai, Javid Dar visited Ghulam Hassan Najar to condole the demise of his father. He also expressed…

London: The 2025-26 Formula E World Championship concluded with a chaotic season finale at the ExCeL Circuit here on Sunday, crowning Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein world champion for the second time, the German having won his first in 2023-24.Pascal Wehrlein of Germany and Porsche Formula E Team celebrates with his trophy. (LAT Images)The dramatic double-header in the British capital delivered spectacular racing amid fierce rivalries to cap an intensely competitive 17-race season.Heading into the final weekend, the championship battle was tightly poised. Wehrlein arrived here third in the standings with 141 points. He trailed championship leader, Andretti’s Jake Dennis, who held…

China expands religious scrutiny to Chengdu hospitals, schools; employees, students asked to disclose beliefs China has expanded scrutiny of religious affiliation into public workplaces and schools in Chengdu. Employees at a public hospital were ordered to disclose their religious beliefs and education authorities collected information on the religious backgrounds of students and their families, according to The Epoch Times.The report, published on August 14, is based on leaked internal documents and accounts from people familiar with the practices who spoke anonymously, citing concerns about possible reprisals.An internal notice circulated by a public hospital in Chengdu said it was conducting a…

Srinagar: Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Sunday that she is a “dimaagi Naxal” as she supports Article 370 of the Constitution, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.”I support Article 370. I’m a dimaagi Naxal,” Mehbooba posted on her X handle.The PDP president was reacting to a post by Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, who said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not call opposition leaders “dimaagi Naxal”.”PM @narendramodi ji didn’t say opposition leaders as dimagi Naxals,” Rijiju said in the post on X.He went to categorise the people who can be called dimaagi Naxals.…

Bengaluru: As mental health concerns rise and more Indians turn to smartphone apps for support, choosing a trustworthy mental health app has become increasingly difficult amid the flood of digital options. To bridge this gap, the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has launched a pilot Mental Health App Repository, an initiative aimed at helping users make informed choices by offering a structured, quality-screened catalogue of mental health applications available to Indian users.From managing anxiety to tracking mood changes and learning coping strategies, mental health apps offer promises of accessible and affordable basic support at one’s fingertips. However,…

All about the ‘F1’ star Brad Pitt’s car collection. (Image Credits: Instagram) Before Brad Pitt gave the box office a successful sports car racing drama, ‘F1,’ the 62-year-old actor was well-acquainted with the innate allure of luxurious automobiles. Crowned an avid motorhead, the actor believes in investing money in rare bombshell cars. Along with an unmatched filmography and real estate portfolio, the actor has a significant collection of cars that range in logos as well as dollar bills. From Lamborghini to BMW, the list highlights iconic, never-before-seen investments.A closer look at Brad Pitt’s luxurious car collectionLamborghini AventadorTo portray Brad Pitt’s…

Democrats on Sunday intensified their demands for answers from the Trump administration over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as the aircraft carrier’s nearly nine-month deployment continued fueling concern over crew morale, mental health and living conditions.Ruben Gallego, a Democratic senator from Arizona, said on Sunday that problems aboard the Lincoln had kept mounting – and he blamed the carrier’s prolonged deployment on the unresolved war that Donald Trump started in February with Iran as well as lackluster leadership in general from the Republican president’s administration.“I was just speaking to a [Lincoln crew member’s] spouse just about three days ago,…