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Prayagraj: With the new academic session underway, Allahabad University administration, like last year, has put in place a dedicated mentoring system to help freshers navigate their first year on campus. The university has appointed teachers from various departments and centres as mentors for students admitted in the 2026-27 academic session.The classes for the new session have already begun, and all teachers have been asked to remain available in their respective departments and centres from 9 am to 5 pm during office hours. The teaching faculty, entrusted with the responsibility of mentoring the new entrants, will guide the students and help…

The alleged abductor in police custody Bhubaneswar: Commissionerate police and railway protection force (RPF) rescued a seven‑year‑old girl, who went missing outside Cuttack railway station, and arrested her abductor on Monday, averting what they suspect to be a case of sexual exploitation and trafficking.The girl was left briefly unattended outside Cuttack railway station on Saturday afternoon by her grandparents, who went to fetch food. When they returned, she was missing, prompting them to lodge a complaint at Chauliaganj police station.Accused Rajkishore Routray (52) of Mangalabag in Cuttack allegedly lured the child away after convincing her that her grandparents would not…

Rainfall activity is expected to intensify from Thursday Gurgaon: The city is likely to see a prolonged spell of rain this week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate showers from Tuesday and increasing rainfall activity through Sept 5.According to the Meteorological Centre Chandigarh, light to moderate rain is likely at isolated places in Gurgaon on Tuesday, along with Nuh, Palwal and Faridabad. On Wednesday, the same belt is likely to receive rain at a few places.Rainfall activity is expected to intensify from Thursday, when light to moderate showers are forecast in many places across Gurgaon, Nuh,…

Aizawl: The Mizoram BJP on Monday criticised CM Lalduhoma’s remarks on alleged financial “mismanagement” in the state’s three Autonomous District Councils (ADCs), blaming the Zoram People’s Movement-led govt for for the fiscal crunch being faced by the councils.Speaking at a a political session in Aizawl, BJP MLA K Hrahmo said the chief minister’s remarks during the inauguration of the Siaha deputy commissioner’s office did not reflect the actual financial condition of the councils.”I want the people of Mizoram to know that what the Chief Minister said during the inauguration of the Siaha DC office was largely incorrect. Who is providing…

10-year-old Asiatic lioness undergoing treatment after her tail was severely injured in an attack, died at Etawah Safari Park today Kanpur: Radhika, a 10-year-old Asiatic lioness undergoing treatment after her tail was severely injured in an attack, died at Etawah Safari Park on Monday morning.The big cat had been unwell for several days and had stopped eating five days ago, taking only water and chicken soup. She was treated continuously under specialist supervision, but her condition did not improve.Another lioness, Neerja, attacked Radhika in a night cell at the breeding centre on Jul 8, biting and severely damaging her tail.Radhika…

PAU scholar Aastha Sood presents her research at the University of Oxford, UK Ludhiana: A Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) PhD scholar showcased research on digitalisation and productivity in India’s food manufacturing sector at the University of Oxford, UK, highlighting the university’s growing presence in international academic forums.Aastha Sood, a scholar in PAU’s department of economics and sociology, presented her paper, ‘Digital Capital and Productivity in India’s Food Manufacturing Sector: Evidence of Scale-Dependent Effects’, at the research and mentoring workshop held at Brasenose College, Oxford.The study examines how digital capital, including technology-related assets and capabilities, influences productivity in India’s food manufacturing…

Police have arrested two persons who had been absconding by not appearing before court in separate cases reported at the Mangaluru South and Belthangady police stations, respectively Mangaluru: Police have arrested two persons who had been absconding by not appearing before court in separate cases reported at the Mangaluru South and Belthangady police stations, respectively.City police commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said the CCB team of the Mangaluru City police arrested a 40-year-old man who had been evading court proceedings in connection with a 2013 robbery case registered at the Mangaluru South police station. The arrested person is Mohammad Tousif from…

The truck driver told cops the vehicle had gone out of control, resulting in the crashThe Baleno’s bonnet was completely damaged and the windshield shattered in the crashThe truck driver told cops the vehicle had gone out of control, resulting in the crashThe Baleno’s bonnet was completely damaged and the windshield shattered in the crashThe truck driver told cops the vehicle had gone out of control, resulting in the crash Noida: Four people were killed late Sunday night after a truck lost control on Yamuna Expressway in the Jewar area, broke through the central divider and landed on a white…

Their demands include revocation of the academic suspension of the student council general secretary and a commitment to hire six permanent counsellors and three permanent psychiatrists by Oct 31, 2026 Pune: Protesting students of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER Pune) submitted a list of demands to the director on Monday. Nearly 900 of the approximately 2,000 students on campus signed the letter, according to the protesters.The demands include revocation of the academic suspension of the student council general secretary and a commitment to hire six permanent counsellors and three permanent psychiatrists by Oct 31, 2026. The…

Porvorim: Responding to concerns over unhygienic food preparation and storage, chief minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said he would direct food and drug administration (FDA) to inspect departmental canteens and eateries at schools, hospitals and other public institutions.“I will ask the FDA to re-inspect all the canteens which have been issued licenses,” said Sawant in the Assembly while responding to a concern raised by BJP legislator Nilesh Cabral.Cabral said govt should regularly inspect departmental canteens for hygiene, potable water, pest control, and food storage measures. He said govt should ensure compliance and must not compromise on food safety.The MLA raised…