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Hazaribag: A power department employee was killed after being hit by a speeding tractor at Baba Path Chowk in Hazaribag town on Thursday. He was identified as Ajay Thakur, an employee of the Hazaribag electricity department and a native of Patratu.According to police, Thakur was on way for work when a speeding tractor knocked him down and fled the spot after the accident. On receiving information, employees of the electricity department reached the site and shifted the body to Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College and Hospital for post-mortem examination. Muffasil OC Mukesh Kumar Singh said police have registered the case and…

Rath Yatra in Surat on Thursday Surat: Gujarat’s two major cities came alive with devotion on Ashadhi Beej as thousands of devotees participated in the annual Jagannath Rath Yatras on Thursday, with elaborate processions, devotional chants and tight security arrangements marking the celebrations.In Surat, the main ISKCON Rath Yatra began from the railway station after the traditional maha aarti and pahind ritual, in which the chariot was ceremonially swept with a golden broom. The procession, carrying Lord Jagannath, Lord Baladev and Goddess Subhadra, passed through Ring Road, Athwalines, Adajan and Rander before concluding at the ISKCON temple in Jahangirpura. Several…

Vadodara: The Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) arrested two men for allegedly burgling two houses in the city over the past few days. Police said they received a tip-off that two men were moving suspiciously near Sardar Estate, following which a surveillance team was deployed in the area.The police intercepted a car carrying the suspects, who were identified as Ramkumar Chauhan, a resident of Khodiyarnagar, and Vishal Dantani, a resident of Gorwa. During the search, officers recovered gold ornaments, US dollars, silver jewellery and wristwatches from the vehicle. When questioned about the valuables, the duo failed to provide a satisfactory…

Varanasi: Rath Yatra Mela, one of Kashi’s grandest religious festivals, commenced on Thursday at Rathyatra Chowk, drawing thousands of devotees who gathered to pull the grand chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and goddess Subhadra through the city’s decorated streets amid chants of ‘Jai Jagannath.’Devotees started arriving at the fair venue from the morning to offer prayers. In view of the festival, traffic diversions were enforced, with vehicles heading towards Rathyatra crossing diverted through alternate routes to ensure smooth movement of pilgrims and visitors.Celebrated in Varanasi since 1802, the festival follows traditions similar to the famous Rath Yatra of Puri.…

T’puram: CPM state secretariat on Thursday criticized the UDF govt’s stand in the high court regarding the constitution of the Kerala State Waqf Board, alleging that it had taken a position favourable to BJP.In a statement, CPM said the govt had agreed to reconstitute the waqf board in connection with a petition filed by BJP state vice-president Shone George. The party alleged that the stand marked a departure from Kerala’s earlier position against the waqf law amendments brought by the BJP-led central govt.CPM said the previous LDF govt had passed a unanimous resolution in the assembly against the amendments. It…

Kolkata: The Bansdroni Police has initiated investigation against a young man after allegations of repeated rape, blackmail, and physical torture of a woman over five years.The matter came to light after the survivor lodged a formal complaint.Police sources said the case was initially filed at the Metiabruz PS. As the accused resides in the Brahmapur area under the Bansdroni police limits, the Metiabruz police first registered a ‘Zero FIR’ and then transferred the case files to the Bansdroni police station for a detailed probe. Most of the incidents occurred there.The complainant stated that her acquaintance with the accused began in…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on countries to collaborate against what he called a growing threat of left-wing terrorism. The Trump administration hosted representatives from more than 60 countries in Washington, where it argued left-wing political violence was the result of a “unique evil rooted in a deep resentment towards civilisation”.But officials made no mention of countering far-right threats, and Democrats said Rubio’s focus on left-wing groups was “politically partisan”.The initiative aligns with the Trump administration’s stated priority of confronting left-wing groups, particularly Antifa, a loosely organised far-left movement.At Thursday’s session in Washington DC, Rubio called for…

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This year is already shaping up to be an extraordinary one for weather records in the UK, having broken those for monthly temperature in both May and June by more than two degrees.This is the third heatwave of 2026. At the same point last year, we had also just seen the third heatwave of 2025. However, last July, some places in the south saw four consecutive days above 30C. So far this July we have now reached 12 days above 30C and 13 days in heatwave criteria across parts of England and Wales.Heatwave conditions have also gripped parts of Scotland…

Move with care today. The warning is plain, and it comes from a tense Moon and a stern Saturn influence around travel, work strain, and mental pressure. It is not something to worry about. However, negligence can result in unavoidable difficulties.There are instances that you might hear negative information or encounter an unsettling delay that makes you feel in a negative mood. Don’t let one bad event affect your whole day. Be aware of your reaction, particularly when you’re commuting or dealing with tools or managing deadlines.Love and Relationship:Love matters, stay average, and peace depends on your tone. If you’re…