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Ranchi: A day after all 28 personnel of Pindrajora police station in Bokaro district were suspended on charges of lax investigation in tracing an 18-year-old girl who went missing in July, 2025, Jharkhand Police Association (JPA) on Monday called for suspension of SP Harvinder Singh alleging that he, too, failed in his duties.Following high court’s intervention, the police traced the missing girl, Pushpa Mahto’s skeletal remains on Saturday and arrested the 26-year-old Dinesh Kumar Mahto, her former boyfriend, for murder.Reacting to the mass crackdown, JPA’s in a formal statement urged the govt to also fix accountability on Bokaro SP. JPA…

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England’s already-depleted squad have suffered a double injury blow as it was confirmed scrum-half Natasha Hunt and second row Morwenna Talling are out of the remainder of their Women’s Six Nations title defence.Both Hunt and Talling suffered leg injuries in the 33-12 victory over Ireland in Twickenham on Saturday, leaving Allianz Stadium on crutches.Head coach John Mitchell has opted against direct positional replacements, with Trailfinders’ uncapped 21-year-old back row Haidee Head and Saracens’ Sydney Gregson, who plays both centre and wing and won her most recent cap against France in the 2024 Six Nations, being called up in their place.Hunt…

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DC batter Rizvi has stood out with two game-changing performances. | Photo Credit: R.V. MOORTHY In a traditionally 11-a-side sport, the usage of the Impact Player (IP) rule has added a layer of uncertainty to a format that is already unpredictable, further testing the tactical nous of those involved in the IPL. At the completion of 20 matches in the 19th edition of the premier domestic T20 tournament, we look at whether the players lived up to the billing, and the think tanks acted smartly.More misses than hits Published – April 13, 2026 08:20 pm IST Source link

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Undoubtedly, you’ve encountered numerous social media posts that claim that the hamburgers served at McDonald’s never decay and attribute this property to some kind of chemicals or preservatives added. Such a theory may sound plausible; however, it is actually a false perception that can be easily explained by natural reasons related to common food science rather than anything else. If you comprehend what causes food decay, the issue stops being so confusing. The science behind why McDonald’s burgers don’t rotThe major factor behind the non-decay of a McDonald’s burger is the drying process, and not preservatives, as some might think.…

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Several thousand factory workers in industrial hubs of Faridabad and Palwal districts staged protests on Monday to demand that their employers start paying the enhanced minimum wages notified by the state government last week.(X/ncrpatrika)Officials said about 3,500 workers from factories that manufacture harness and wiring for automobiles in Faridabad’s Sector-37, and about 4,000 workers of vehicle spare parts manufacturing units at Prithla, Palwal hit the streets on Monday.Officials said workers in Palwal’s Prithla area also blocked the Agra-Delhi highway for at least two hours, which was later cleared by the police.A representative of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU)…

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President Donald Trump threatened to block ships from entering and leaving the Strait of Hormuz, even though Iran has already been limiting access to the same waterway, in a move aimed at increasing pressure while risking further disruption to global oil flows.“Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump posted on Truth Social Sunday morning. “At some point, we will reach an ‘ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO IN, ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO OUT’ basis, but Iran…

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Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Monday expressed his displeasure over a group of about 25 Congress MLAs flying to Delhi to lobby with the AICC leadership for ministerial positions.Shivakumar, who is also the president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), told the media that there was nothing wrong in asking the high command for a minister post. “But this is not the right time. Elections are still going on. Some have gone to Tamil Nadu. Let the elections happen first, then we can think about this,” he said, conveying his disapproval of the Delhi trip by some MLAs.His comments…

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Welcoming a newborn into the family often brings a steady stream of visitors – friends and relatives eager to meet, hold, and shower the baby with affection. While these gestures come from a place of love and concern, they can unintentionally expose the infant to infections their fragile system isn’t equipped to handle. What may seem like harmless cuddles or kisses can carry risks, making it essential to approach newborn interactions with extra care and caution.Newborns have immature immune systems. (Unsplash)Also Read | Can eating processed meats daily give you colon cancer? UK surgeon explains the link between the twoDr…

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Summer 2026 is shaping up to be monumental for DC Studios, with the simultaneous release of ‘Supergirl’ and ‘Batman: Knightfall Part 1’ in June, marking a fresh chapter since James Gunn and Peter Safran took the helm. This unprecedented summer slate not only promises thrilling escapades but also includes ‘Lanterns’ and the eerie horror film ‘Clayface’. The studio is heading into its busiest stretch yet this summer, with two films arriving in the same month for the first time since James Gunn and Peter Safran took over in 2022. ‘Supergirl’ opens in theaters on June 26, while ‘Batman: Knightfall Part…

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Wall Street opened the week on a cautious note, with key indices slipping on Monday as the collapse of US-Iran peace talks over the weekend rekindled geopolitical concerns and clouded the outlook for equities.Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 356.14 points, or 0.72%, to 47,572.11, while the S&P 500 dropped 22.25 points, or 0.33%, to 6,794.64 and the Nasdaq Composite declined 81.74 points, or 0.36%, to 22,821.15 as of 09:40 a.m. ET, Reuters reported.The setback reflects fading optimism from last week’s ceasefire, with investors reassessing risk amid lingering uncertainty around the conflict and its economic implications.Adding to the pressure was the…

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