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The BJP has warned the Shiv Sena about its alliance with the MNS in KDMC. KALYAN: The political row between the BJP and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) over the alleged removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photograph in Pune has now spilled over into the Mahayuti alliance in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC), with the BJP warning the Shiv Sena that it could walk out of the civic alliance if the Sena continues to share power with the MNS.The warning was issued after MNS youth leader Amit Thackeray allegedly got a photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi removed at a…

Kolkata: While the number of dengue cases in Bengal this year is significantly less in number than the earlier years, Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday did a review meeting on dengue and other vector borne diseases at Swasthya Bhawan. The meeting was attended by various stakeholders, including health, urban development, transport irrigation, police, district and civic body administrators.“Last year by this time now the state had logged 7,600 plus dengue cases. This year during the same period around 4,000 plus positive dengue case are there so far. At present there is one death and 148 active cases across the…

Clearwater Beach FloridaRepresentative image from Canva On one of the last large, undeveloped stretches of land near Clearwater Beach, a 42.57-acre family estate has sat on the market for $37.5 million, drawing attention from luxury buyers and conservationists alike. Now, the state of Florida has entered the picture, expressing interest in acquiring roughly 28 acres of the property to expand Caladesi Island State Park and protect critical coastal habitat. As reported by AOL and in preliminary evaluations by the Florida Natural Areas Inventory, the potential deal would preserve mangroves, tidal creeks and wildlife corridors while limiting future development on a…

Gretna Green became a popular wedding venue due to its location in the south of Scotland.The Marriage Act – passed in 1754 in England – outlawed marriages without parental consent if either party was under 21.However, eloping couples could pop over the border and be married simply by stating their intent in front of witnesses – usually at the blacksmiths.They would strike the anvil as part of the wedding ceremony – a tradition which has continued to this day.Over time, blacksmithing gave way to the more lucrative marriage business with about 18% of all Scotland’s weddings taking place in Dumfries…

Quote of the day by Li Ka-shing (AP photo) There are moments when people quietly blame circumstances for the way things turn out. Luck, timing, family background, money and simple chance can all appear to have a genuine say in where a person actually ends up. Li Ka-shing, the Hong Kong businessman and philanthropist, took a genuinely different view of this. “You can believe in Fung Shui if you want, but ultimately people control their own fate,” he said. “The most important thing is to improve yourself and give it your best. Then many things previously thought to be impossible…

No one was injured in the crash, though Woods had to crawl out through the passenger door to free himself.Police released body camera footage in April that captured the aftermath of the incident, showing the golfing legend after his vehicle clipped a truck and rolled over.In the video, Woods appears calm, kneeling on one knee as he tells officers: “I looked down at my phone, and all of a sudden, boom”. He passed a breathalyser test but declined to take a urinalysis screening for other drugs, Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said at the time.Woods told officers he had not…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to discuss the roadmap for the Indian men’s team on Thursday, September 3, and the top brass has called for a meeting with head coach Gautam Gambhir, chairman of the selection committee Ajit Agarkar and Centre of Excellence (CoE) chief VVS Laxman in Mumbai. Sources within the board confirmed to HT Digital that one of the discussion points would also revolve around the team’s recent losses in Ireland and England.Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar to meet with the BCCI on Thursday. (PTI)Earlier, the review meeting was scheduled to…

Jupiter’s transit in Ashlesha nakshatra on September 3, 2026, will encourage introspection. This celestial event prompts a focus on emotional habits and the need for control. Individuals may examine their communication styles and relationship testing patterns. Financial decisions and family dynamics will also reveal underlying emotional influences. The transit asks people to relax their grip and allow for natural growth. On September 3, 2026, Jupiter will be transiting the third phase (Pada) of Ashlesha nakshatra. This transit can bring a quieter kind of growth. Instead of aiming for more achievement, it might reveal more about emotional habits, trust, attachment and…

Who doesn’t dream of a clean, airy and full of oxygen space. The idea of keeping a little piece of nature indoors has long been associated with cleaner and healthier homes. But the claim that certain houseplants can actually help remove pollutants from indoor air became famous after NASA’s 1989 Clean Air Study. The study famously examined whether common indoor plants could help remove pollutants from sealed environments. The research helped put 15 familiar houseplants on the map as potential natural air-cleaners.As per NASA Clean Air Study, here’s a list of 15 houseplants which are “NASA-recommended” or “NASA air-purifying” plants.…

Srinagar, September 2: The strike by MBBS and BDS intern doctors across Jammu & Kashmir entered its third day today, with interns continuing their peaceful protest at all Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) across the Union Territory and SKIMS Bemina.The interns are demanding an immediate enhancement of the internship stipend, which is currently ₹12,300 per month.On September 1, interns also organised peaceful candle marches within the campuses of GMCs across J&K and SKIMS Bemina, reiterating their demand for justice and an early resolution of the long-pending stipend issue.AIMSA representatives, including Dr Tasaduk, Dr Shahnawaz and Dr Faraz from SKIMS, Dr Akib…