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Kolhapur: Fans in Kolhapur are revelling in the underdog stories that unfolded in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They saluted Cabo Verde when it drew with Spain, fought Uruguay to a draw powered by their 40-year-old goalkeeper Josimar José Évora Dias’s (Vozinha) heroics, admired Curacao’s World Cup debut, praised DR Congo’s 1-1 draw against Portugal and Egypt’s rise to the knockout stage.The city has an underdog football story of its own that goes back to 1936. War clouds were gathering over Europe when Major Dhyan Chand’s hockey team defeated Germany to win the gold medal in the Berlin Olympics. A…

Canacona: Abhida Barretto’s achievement has stirred pride across Canacona. A resident of Muthal-Sadolxem, the 23-year-old has obtained an MBBS degree from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, and a commission into the Indian Army as a lieutenant and medical officer.Her story began far from any military tradition. Barretto comes from a non-military background, yet a moment from her school years stayed with her — seeing an army officer in uniform and feeling a pull toward that life of discipline and purpose. The idea took clearer shape in Class XII, when her teachers introduced her to AFMC, a route that offered…

Bathinda: Barnala police on Wednesday arrested AAP sarpanch Manpreet Kaur of Hero Kalan village in Mansa district for allegedly duping a Barnala resident of Rs 36 lakh on the pretext of sending his son abroad on a student visa.According to police, complainant Avtar Singh alleged that he was introduced to Sony, who ran an immigration firm and claimed to have sent hundreds of youths, mainly to Canada. Sony allegedly promised to secure a student visa for Avtar’s son, Jaspinder Singh, and collected ₹36 lakh, including college fees. The accused family also allegedly offered to transfer a piece of land as…

Lucknow: The disappearance of an 18-year-old youth from Saadatganj has turned into a murder probe after police alleged he was left to die following a motorcycle crash in neighbouring Barabanki by people known to him.Saadatganj police on Tuesday arrested Muskan alias Syed Afreen, 21, a bar dancer, and her husband Sumit Gupta alias Golu, 26, a milk seller, in connection with the death of Mohammad Saif. A 17-year-old juvenile has also been taken into protective custody under provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act.Saif was reported missing on June 17 after he failed to return home. Investigators said technical surveillance, including…

Patna: Two minor sisters from Nalanda were rescued from a hotel in the Jakkanpur police station area on Wednesday after they were allegedly lured to Patna, police said. A youth from Nalanda was arrested during the raid and later sent to judicial custody.The action was taken as part of a crackdown on alleged sex rackets and other suspicious activities in the area. Police said the girls’ family members were informed after the rescue and reached the police station soon thereafter.According to the family, the sisters had been missing since Tuesday morning. Despite extensive searches, their whereabouts remained unknown until police…

Officers of the Abhay Command Centre at the Traffic headquarters operating the IP-based public address system Jaipur: The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) on Wednesday rolled out an IP-based public address system at eight major city crossings to deliver real-time alerts on traffic congestion, route diversions, emergencies and other critical updates directly to commuters.JDA commissioner Siddharth Mahajan said the system is designed to strengthen traffic management while also serving as a citywide communication tool for public interest messages. It will be used to broadcast information on road safety, disaster management, environmental conservation, cleanliness campaigns, public welfare schemes and other IEC (Information,…

Nagpur: The life, philosophy and enduring spiritual legacy of Sant Dnyaneshwar came alive through music, theatre and visual storytelling as the audio-visual production Dnyaneshwar Mauli captivated a packed audience at Scientific Hall, Laxmi Nagar, on Sunday. Presented to mark Ashadhi Ekadashi and the 750th birth anniversary of the revered saint, the production transported the audience into the world of the Warkari tradition, drawing repeated applause for its devotional music, performances and striking stage presentation.The production traced defining moments from Sant Dnyaneshwar’s life, including the religious assembly, the Jal Samadhi of his parents, the miracle of a buffalo reciting the Vedas,…

Fire in a bungalow in Rajkot Rajkot: A fire broke out on Wednesday noon at a bungalow on Amin Marg, one of Rajkot’s upscale localities, triggering brief panic in the area. Firefighters from the Rajkot Municipal Corporation’s Kalawad Road fire station rushed to the spot after receiving the alert and brought the blaze under control within minutes.Kalawad Road fire station officer Tejas Gadhvi said the fire originated from the second floor of the ground-plus-two-storey bungalow. A team of around 10 firefighters, led by the station officer, deployed two fire tenders and continuously sprayed water for nearly 15 minutes before extinguishing…

Ranchi: In a push to medical education in the state, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (Rims) in the city has secured approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC) to increase its MBBS intake from 180 to 250 seats, making it the first medical college in the state to reach the 250-seat mark.Rims director Dr D K Sinha said on Wednesday that admissions against the enhanced intake would begin from the current academic session. “NMC approved the increase on Tuesday. As NEET results are likely to come out soon and the undergraduate admission process will then begin, classes for the new…

Surat: A 31-year-old married man has been arrested in Surat after a woman accused him of rape, sexual abuse and forcing her to terminate two pregnancies.Police said the accused lived in the same neighbourhood as the complainant. Singanpor police arrested the man based on a complaint filed by the 35-year-old woman.According to the complaint, the accused frequently visited her house and developed a rapport with the family while playing with her child. The woman alleged that he bought her small gifts and eventually got her mobile phone number.The woman alleged that the accused took her on an outing in his…