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The incident took place on August 28 and came to light after a video of the stone-pelting circulated on social media. Varanasi: In a joint operation, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) on Monday evening arrested four persons and detained two juveniles for allegedly pelting stones at a MEMU train near Ahimpur Halt in Gopiganj.The incident took place on August 28 and came to light after a video of the stone-pelting circulated on social media.Sharing details of the action, North Eastern Railway (NER) Varanasi division chief publicity inspector Himanshu Rao said DRM Ashish Jain and chief…
Thiruvananthapuram: The vigilance and anti-corruption bureau (VACB) on Tuesday conducted a surprise check at the Kerala Bank headquarters in connection with alleged irregularities in the tender process for the purchase and installation of CCTV cameras and burglar-alarm systems at the bank’s branches across the state.The surprise check was carried out by the VACB’s special investigation unit-II in Thiruvananthapuram on the basis of source information, vigilance sources said.The agency is examining the tender records and the procedure followed by the bank in finalising the contract, with particular focus on the circumstances in which a single tender came to be considered. According…
Suvendu Adhikari at an event inNabanna, where health cardsunder Mukhyamantri SwasthyaBima Yojana were handed out Kolkata: Journalists were free to criticise the chief minister or the govt but in matters of patriotism and religious belief, they should not use any word or sentence that would weaken the country or hurt religious faith, chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said at an event at Nabanna, where health cards under the Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana were handed out, on Tuesday.He announced that with effect from Sept 1, 2026, the monthly social security pension, which used to be Rs 2,500 for accredited, retired journalists, would…
Residents of the Retreat at Deer Lick Falls sued Hayes over alleged HOA control and fund mismanagement. (Realtor.com photos) More than 40 homeowners in three tiny-home communities in Tennessee are taking legal action against developer Claude ‘Chip’ Hayes III, accusing him of retaining control of their homeowners associations (HOAs) and mismanaging association funds. They are seeking $5 million in damages, along with control over HOA funds and records.The dispute centres on three developments including the Retreat at Deer Lick Falls, the Retreat at Sunset Bluff and Water’s Edge, Realtor.com reported. Residents there say Hayes continued to control their HOAs beyond…
RCPCH officer for mental health Dr Sam Jones said there was a lack of wider mental health care and, in particular, crisis support available in many parts of the country that meant these vulnerable children and young people were not getting the help they needed.”Behind every one of these figures is a child or young person in distress and a family who didn’t know where lese to turn.”Emergency departments are a vital safety net, but they were never designed to be a place where children in mental health crisis wait for days at time.”This is a national crisis that will…
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was left shocked as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took the decision to make wholesale changes right in the middle of the team’s Test tour of England. Afridi called it the “most shocking decision ever” as Pakistan replaced almost half of their squad and also released Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul — their head coach and bowling coach — after the team lost the first two Test matches of the series against England.Pakistan dropped seven players and coach after Lord’s Test vs EnglandFollowing the 194-run loss at Lord’s last week, which saw England seal the…
Some days seem as if you can see a straight road ahead and this is certainly one of these days. Jupiter is your ruler. It encourages optimism, growth, and quick movements, and the Moon ensures that your energy is buoyant. You’ll feel more confident immediately like your inner engine has finally found its timing.An invitation to a social gathering, family gathering, or a community celebration could be scheduled which can be a good thing. You’ll love being with people who share laughter and stories. It’s also a great opportunity to take an escape from your daily routine. Say yes if…
In 1981, Son founded the company that would become SoftBank. (Photo credit: The Economist) Long before Masayoshi Son became the billionaire founder of SoftBank, he was a student at the University of California, Berkeley. At that time, Son had an unusual financial target. It was to make $10,000 a month while spending only five minutes a day working on it. It sounded unrealistic even to his friends. But Son, who was studying economics at the time, decided to approach the problem differently. Instead of looking for a conventional part-time job, he wanted to create something that could earn money without…
The Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR lodged by an ISKCON Temple official against an employee for alleged misappropriation of funds during Kumbh Mela in 2025. It was alleged that Rs. 21,45,000 were embezzled. The High Court quashed the FIR, noting that the complainant and accused have arrived at a settlement after repayment of Rs. 20 Lakh.Earlier, he was granted protection by the Court.Justice Manoj Jain on Monday allowed the quashing petition moved by Ram Prakash Dubey after hearing the submissions and noting the facts of settlement between the parties.Justice Manoj Jain said that, keeping in mind the overall…
Srinagar, Sep 01: Kashmir may still be known for its clean mountain air, but the numbers on its roads tell a rapidly changing story.Jammu and Kashmir’s vehicle fleet has nearly doubled in less than a decade, raising fresh concerns over traffic congestion, emissions and the deteriorating quality of urban air.According to the J&K Economic Survey 2024-25, the number of public and private vehicles increased from 14.88 lakh in March 2017 to 27.29 lakh by December 2024—an increase of nearly 84 per cent in less than eight years.The latest figures show the growth has continued. Government data cited in the 2026 transport…