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Alleges Repeated Threats Of Being JailedSurat: A 28-year-old electrician from Bilimora allegedly died by suicide after posting a nine-minute video in a WhatsApp group in which he held four people, including a woman’s husband, responsible for his extreme step.The deceased, Chirag Mistry, allegedly consumed a poisonous substance before hanging himself at his old house in the Limda Chowk area. Bilimora police have registered a case of accidental death and launched an investigation.According to police, Mistry was previously in a relationship with a married woman. The relationship ended after her husband, learnt about it. In the video, Mistry alleged that despite…
Gorakhpur: All India Congress Committee (AICC) national secretary and former MLA Satyanarayan Patel on Friday criticised BJP govt, alleging that its policies had adversely affected the country’s youth, devotees and common citizens.Addressing a news conference, Patel raised the issue of the NEET paper leak controversy and demanded a transparent and corruption-free education system.Congress district president Rajesh Pandey was also present.He also expressed concern over issues related to Ram temple, saying matters linked to the faith of millions of devotees should be investigated impartially. He demanded strict action against those found responsible and said individuals indulging in politics in the name…
Kolkata: Former KMC MMiC Tarak Singh’s son filed an FIR after Singh’s car was attacked outside Behala Police Station on Wednesday. The complaint alleges unidentified people hurled eggs, bricks, mud and stones, damaging the vehicle and injuring Singh. Police dispersed the crowd and are examining CCTV footage. tnn Source link
She adds that she had always “hated” the surname she inherited from her father, which included a profanity that she was teased for at school. “I didn’t want to be associated with it,” she says.Changing her surname to match her mother’s felt like a relief and Maggie says she now feels “more like myself”.”I wanted to be part of my mum’s family,” she says.Dr Becca Bland, a family counsellor and coach specialising in estrangement, says that people who are distanced from a relative or are estranged might choose to change their surname as a psychological defence mechanism to “help you…
As Notting Hill Carnival prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary next month, those involved in the event say its legacy is not just about the music, costumes and spectacle but the history it continues to teach.The 2026 Notting Hill Carnival will take place in west London from 29 to 31 August, with millions expected to attend Europe’s largest street festival.One of the carnival’s founders was Vernon Williams, who moved to Britain from Trinidad and Tobago in the 1960s.Sixty years on, his widow Allyson Williams remains at the heart of the event, having been involved for the past 45 years.For Williams,…
Gazundering is when a buyer lowers their agreed offer just before contracts are exchanged.It puts a seller under pressure to accept the lower price or risk losing their sale and collapsing their property chain – potentially losing the house they want to buy. It is possible because in England and Wales an offer is not legally binding until parties exchange contracts. Once an offer is accepted it takes an average of 120 days to complete. One in three house sales fall through before exchange.This costs sellers £400m and the wider economy £1.5bn each year, according to the Ministry for Housing,…
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy towards corruption after Jaffna Kings co-owner and former India Under-19 World Cup winner Manjot Kalra was arrested over allegations of attempting to induce a player into corrupt practice during the Lanka Premier League (LPL).Manjot Kalra was the man of the match in the Under-19 World Cup 2018. (X images)Kalra was arrested on Friday by the Police Special Investigations Unit for the Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports. He was subsequently produced before a magistrate and remanded in judicial custody until July 31, according to local media reports.Another Indian national, identified as…
On this day, the watery planet Moon is hovering over Virgo, hence you’re being asked to look at relationships critically. Words can become serious, and patience will be needed. What to Do Today If faced with confusion, with a partner, spouse, colleague or client, stay calm, have the facts ready. Pisces individuals may feel more secure when their expectations are clearly stated or discussed. Use this day for meetings, proposals, reviewing contracts, business discussions, counselling and restoring relationships. Cordial words can open the discussion of a difficult matter, and Purva Phalguni lends charm and softness. Before you answer, make sure…
With the ongoing hunger strike of Sonam Wangchuk, many people are revisiting the values that have shaped his work over the years. The engineer, education reformer and climate activist is known for speaking about sustainable living, community welfare and protecting the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. While Wangchuk does not describe himself as a Buddhist teacher, many of the principles reflected in his work closely resemble ideas found in Buddhist philosophy. Buddhism (Pexels)Here are five life lessons inspired by his public life that echo timeless Buddhist teachings.Also Read 5 Stoic lessons from Marcus Aurelius that can help you handle everyday stress1.Live in…
Pahalgam, Jul 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra was proceeding smoothly with the coordinated efforts of the Jammu & Kashmir administration, Police, Army, security forces, and the Shrine Board. He described this year’s arrangements as improved and the feedback from pilgrims as positive.Speaking to reporters at the Nunwan base camp here, Sinha said arrangements for this year’s pilgrimage had improved, and the feedback received from pilgrims was positive. “By the grace of Baba Amarnath, the Yatra is proceeding smoothly,” he said, adding that the pilgrimage had also benefited Kashmir’s economy.The LG said a…