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Srinagar, Aug 18: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet before the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, in case FIR No. 28/2026, against Ghulam Ahmad Ganie S/o Ghulam Mohammad Ganie, R/o Mirgund, District Budgam, for commission of cognizable offences punishable under Section 8 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Sections 228 and 229 of the BNS.The investigation was initiated on the basis of a written complaint alleging that the accused, who is also an accused in the ongoing investigation of FIR No. 11/2021 of Crime Branch Kashmir, now EOW Kashmir,…

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These 6 hair serums you can try on your dry hair (Adobe Stock)Shweta Pandey is a Senior Content Writer at Hindustan Times, with over 12 years of experience in beauty and wellness journalism, specialising in makeup, skincare, and hair care.She began her professional writing journey in 2011, entering the evolving world of digital lifestyle journalism as beauty and wellness content rapidly transformed in India. Over the years, she has worked with reputed digital media houses like India Today, the Times of India and Skymet Weather, steadily building credibility through well-researched features, product reviews, and trend analyses. Her career reflects consistent…

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A moving cab suddenly caught fire in Noida on Monday. A WagonR taxicab passing in front of Sector-100 villas suddenly caught up in flames. A terrifying video of the incident is now going viral on social media.A car caught on fire in NoidaEven though the cab suddenly caught fire, the driver reportedly managed to escape in time and there were no injuries or loss of life.A visual from after the fire also showed the car’s number plate completely in shambles.The fire brigade reached the spot upon receiving the information and extinguished the fire. No loss of life or injuries were…

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Cindy Mora and her son’s home used about 850 blocks made from recycled plastic, PC: Econews Cindy Mora Abarca spent 9 years saving money for a small plot of land in the Lámparas neighbourhood of Alajuelita, near San José, Costa Rica, hoping to eventually build a permanent home for herself and her 6-year-old son, Fabrizio. She eventually secured the land through a loan, but that left her without enough money to construct a house on it. Her situation changed when she connected with Habitat for Humanity Costa Rica, which paired her case with Procter & Gamble, the local organisation Urbarium…

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New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday alleged that the Modi government wants to sabotage the caste census and asked why the 2027 census does not include a drop-down menu for selecting castes, despite the Centre recommending it in its affidavit to the Supreme Court in September 2021.The opposition party claimed that the prime minister made a “complete U-turn” on April 30, 2025, by announcing a caste census, only to now perform a “U-turn on his earlier U-turn”.Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh highlighted that on September 21, 2021, the Modi government had filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court…

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New York: US kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the share of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high, according to federal data posted Monday.The fraction of kids exempted from vaccine requirements rose to 4.2 per cent, up from 3.6 per cent the year before. That’s an estimated 155,000 children nationally during the 2025-2026 school year.It’s the fourth consecutive year that the national average exemption rate has reached a new record, and the vast majority are parents withholding shots for nonmedical reasons. Exemptions increased in 41 states and the District of Columbia.Experts point to turmoil caused…

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Under the revised scheme, the six main subjects for Class IX students will be Language-1, Language-2, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and Vocational Education (Kaushal Vikas).New Delhi, The Delhi Government revised the Class IX examination and promotion system from the current academic session, making vocational education and a third language compulsory while introducing optional advanced-level assessments in Mathematics and Science.Under the revised scheme, the six main subjects for Class IX students will be Language-1, Language-2, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and Vocational Education (Kaushal Vikas). These subjects will form the basis for academic progression and promotion to Class X, according to the…

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Cannes Film Festival may be over, but Bollywood beauty, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan still keeping her fans hooked with her glamorous looks.Months after the film festival wrapped up, a new set of photos of the actress, from her time at the French Riviera was posted online and has since gone viral. The photos, see the former beauty queen, looking looks effortlessly elegant in a glamorous embellished outfit paired with a dramatic feathered cape. She completed the look with statement earrings, a dazzling necklace and rings, while wearing her hair down in loose waves. The photos see her posing against a picturesque…

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Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods leak, hinting at AI-powered Siri that can see what you see. (AI Generated)For the past seven years, I have tracked consumer tech through constant shifts in hardware, platforms, and the way people actually use devices. Covering everything from budget gear to flagship hardware, I focus on what readers need to know, not on buzzwords or launch cycle hype. My expertise spans gaming laptops and chairs, high-performance PCs, gaming monitors, printers, smartwatches, earphones, headphones, Bluetooth speakers, tablets, and more, with a particular emphasis on how these products hold up in daily use. Reviews, explainers, buying guides, and news…

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Spot gold is expected to trade with a positive bias in the short run on reduced rate hike possibility. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to trade with a positive bias in the near-term and buying on dips is the recommended strategy, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.Gold Performance:Spot gold extended its weekly winning streak to the second straight week in the week ending August 14. It closed 0.70% higher for the week at $4376.The shiny metal has started this week on a positive footing. At the time of writing this article on August…

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