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Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday decided to constitute a manifesto committee for the 2027 Punjab assembly elections and announced that its election manifesto would be treated as “a legal document”, with all promises to be implemented in the first cabinet meeting if the party forms the govt.The decision was taken at separate meetings of the SAD core committee and constituency in-charges, chaired by party president Sukhbir Singh Badal.SAD functionary Daljit Singh Cheema said the party would also prepare a “chargesheet” against the AAP govt, alleging it had “looted Punjab and its resources” while presiding over a collapse in…

LUCKNOW: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has begun a 10-day purification ritual in Ayodhya to “atone” for the alleged donation theft at the Ram temple and “seek forgiveness” from the Almighty, according to news agency PTI.It involves the daily recitation of the Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra by gurukuls across Ayodhya. The Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra consists of chanting the 1,000 names of Lord Vishnu, a practice believed by Hindus to usher in positivity, prosperity and good fortune.”Following the incident of theft of offerings in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple complex, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has initiated a…

Conductors attached to the Aapli Bus service stage a flash strike in Nagpur over delayed salaries, disrupting bus services during morning peak hours. The stoppage left thousands of commuters stranded amid pending payments linked to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s transport department.(PARIKSHIT HARSOLE) Conductors attached to the Aapli Bus service stage a flash strike in Nagpur over delayed salaries, disrupting bus services during morning peak hours. The stoppage left thousands of commuters stranded amid pending payments linked to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s transport department.(PARIKSHIT HARSOLE) Nagpur: A day after Aapli Bus services were severely disrupted by a strike by conductors and…

Kolkata: The city’s Purple Line has achieved a milestone with the Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) allowing trains to run on the advanced CBTC signalling mode. This will pave the way for improved train operations on the 8.3-km elevated stretch. The Purple Line, currently running every 21 minutes, can increase the frequencies to 8-10 minutes.The advanced communication-based train control (CBTC) signalling system, which is currently in operation on the East-West Metro or the Green Line.The regulatory nod from CRS, the autonomous body under the ministry of civil aviation, transitions the stretch from outdated manual or fixed-block operations to a digitally…

Lynn Marie Zamora stabs friend after he refused to let her drink beer in Uber. A 32-year-old Florida woman has been arrested after allegedly stabbing her friend with a pair of scissors during an Uber ride following an argument over drinking beer inside the vehicle, according to arrest records.The incident took place on Monday after Lynn Marie Zamora and the victim were travelling in an Uber from a hotel in Miami to another friend’s residence, The New York Post reported.According to investigators, Zamora wanted to drink a beer during the ride. However, the victim repeatedly told her that alcohol could…

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan An ICC staff member and a former colleague who have accused International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan of sexual misconduct have spoken publicly about their allegations in televised interviews, days before member states vote on whether he should remain in office. In an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour on Thursday, an ICC staff member identified as Sarah spoke publicly for the first time about her claims. The Malaysian lawyer, who worked as Khan’s special assistant between 2023 and 2024, alleged that his behaviour escalated over time, gradually breaching professional and personal boundaries before culminating…

There are 1,160 businesses in the UK steel industry, directly supporting 40,000 other firms, according to government figures., externalTata Steel at Port Talbot in Wales was once the UK’s largest virgin steel producer but it turned off its blast furnace in September 2024, saying it was losing £1.7m a day. An agreement with the UK government was reached which saw it commit £500m to help the company move to greener forms of steelmaking.Other steelmakers in the UK include Liberty Steel, Celsa, Marcegaglia and Outokumpu. Liberty Steel also has a plant in Scunthorpe that is facing closure. The government took control…

Jaffna Kings team members pose with their trophy after winning the Lanka Premier League (LPL) final. File picture | Photo Credit: AFP Sri Lanka police arrested the former Indian Cricketer and co-owner of a Lanka Premier League (LPL) team, Jaffna Kings, on Friday (July 17, 2026), hours before the tournament was due to begin, on suspicion of trying to bribe players.The suspect, identified as Manjot Kalra, was arrested at a hotel in Colombo as he was allegedly “about to pay” a player ₹9.5 million ($28,700), Inspector Supun Vidanage of the Sports Investigation Unit said. He said Mr. Kalra would be…

This image showcases a flare being thrown next to a player during a match between Brazil and Chile in the 1990 FIFA World Cup. This player feigned injury alleging that the flare had hit him. Evidence quickly showed that the allegation was false and he received a lifetime ban from football. File Published – July 17, 2026 03:39 pm IST Source link

For centuries, many spiritual traditions have linked chakra healing with astrology. The seven chakras of the body are closely related to planetary energies, practitioners say. Even if these practices are based on traditional beliefs, not on scientific proof, they continue to fascinate people who are looking for mental health, inner balance and mindfulness. Astrologers claim that performing daily rituals with intention can actually help keep the symbolic balance of the chakras up and create a deeper sense of harmony. Root Chakra (Muladhara)Grounding techniques are associated with the Root Chakra, which deals with security and stability. Some common rituals include praying…