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Kolkata: Hastings Police has started a criminal investigation against a bank employee after allegations of extortion and death threats made by a senior citizen and her daughter. Police sources said the case began after a written complaint was lodged earlier this month.During the initial inquiry, police found that the bank employee had allegedly demanded Rs 20 lakh to release a demand draft.The money was linked to the sale of a property owned by the complainant’s elderly mother.According to the complaint, when the family refused to pay the money, the bank employee allegedly threatened them. The official reportedly said the complainant…

When Sarah Reeve got engaged she gave fiance Lee an ultimatum: he had to pay off his debt before she would marry him.”I was paying my mortgage and bills whereas he was giving his mum some rent,” Sarah says of their situations when they met in their early 20s. “I told him I wouldn’t marry him if he had any debts,” says the 45-year-old.So they set a wedding date for two years ahead which gave Lee the time to pay off the £2,000 bank loan – £4,000 in today’s money, external – he had taken out to buy a car.…

Nearly all the men had intermediate or high-risk prostate cancer – but 10 years after treatment only two had died from the disease.These outcomes are as good as surgery or radiotherapy, but with less than half the risk of side effects such as urine leakage or loss of sexual function.Joint senior author Professor Hashim Ahmed, consultant urologist at Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, said the findings demonstrated that “focal therapy delivers excellent long-term cancer control across a broad range of patients”.”It makes a compelling case for more centres to offer this treatment,” he added.Focal therapy was…

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak denied that there’s any sort of pressure on Rohit Sharma from the team management. The right-handed batter has failed to get going in the opening two ODIs against England, and on Thursday, an Indian Express report claimed that the selectors informed the former India captain that he’s no longer in the plans for the 2027 World Cup. The report further claimed that the 39-year-old might call time on his international career and play his last match for the Men in Blue on Sunday at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Rohit Sharma scored 26 runs off 47 balls…

U.S. President Donald Trump will also attend a reception for football’s world governing body, FIFA, at Trump Tower in New York on July 17, 2026. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, the White House said, saving his first appearance at the tournament for its grand finale.“His attendance will cap what has been the most watched, most secure, and most successful World Cup in American history,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told a briefing on Thursday (July 16, 2026).“This is a fitting conclusion to a tournament that showcased America’s…

At present, Moon is in Leo and moving through Magha Nakshatra, which could highlight private issues, loans, inheritance, taxes, family commitments, or old dues. Capricorns might have to be cool and calm when handling delicate issues. What to Do Today Today’s for going over all joint finance stuff. Check official papers, insurance policies, bills, savings documents, pending payments, and debt plans. Today, a minor edit can save us from possible confusion down the road. The Magha Nakshatra represents the energy of lineage, duty, and respect. Family affairs involve elders, property or past promises. Patience is required. You may not get…

Kenyan women aged fifty to eighty play football regularly. This activity helps them stay active and develop strong friendships. The Maiani Soccer Grannies aim for a World Cup for older women. Physical activity benefits aged people by improving heart health and mental sharpness. These women prove that growing older does not mean growing quiet. Stereotypes usually follow people after they reach a certain age, like slowing down, taking it easy, embracing spirituality, giving opportunities to the upcoming generations, and letting the young ones run around.While most people accept it quietly and start embracing a slower and peaceful lifestyle, some others…

Srinagar, Jul 16: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir has secured the Department of Science and Technology (GoI)-funded Centre of Excellence (CoE) for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research under the One Health framework. This will be India’s first Centre of Excellence for Exploring Challenges to Identify Antimicrobial Resistance Drivers and Potential Antimicrobial Alternatives in a One Health Approach (CoE-AMRDPAA), placing SKUAST-K at the forefront of one of the world’s most pressing scientific and public health priorities.As a lead institution, SKUAST-K will function through a strategic partnership with some of India’s premier institutions, including the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, the…

India’s misery in overseas conditions will continue as long as they choose to play too many ineffectual all-rounders. The fact that they don’t have a single specialised extra batsman in the squad is enough to make one wring their hands in despair.Shivam Dube doesn’t inspire confidence in these conditions! The format is not his strong suit either. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)In England, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, no matter how batting-friendly a wicket is, it’s not going to play like the ones back home. Even regular batsmen struggle in these conditions; imagine what will happen when a side decides…

Lionel Messi and MS Dhoni (Image credt: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Argentina’s thrilling 2-1 comeback win over England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal not only sent Lionel Messi’s side into another World Cup final but also brought back an old Instagram post by former India captain MS Dhoni.Within minutes of Argentina’s victory, Dhoni’s 2016 Instagram post went viral on social media, leaving fans amused.Argentina will now face Spain in the World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Monday (July 20), with the defending champions aiming to retain the trophy.Dhoni’s old Instagram post goes…