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NEW DELHI: Even before former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal could challenge his conviction and the 10-year imprisonment awarded by the Goa bench of Bombay HC in a sexual assault case, Goa govt Tuesday filed an appeal in Supreme Court seeking enhancement of the sentence to life imprisonment, arguing that he got away lightly given the gravity of the offence.Goa govt’s appeal said the woman was his employee and friend’s daughter, and Tejpal misused his position of authority to commit the offences when she was performing her duties at an event organised by him in his capacity as employer.The state contested…
Egypt boss Hossam Hassan reportedly collapsed while trying to intervene as his two wives allegedly clashed in a hotel, with reports claiming he later divorced his first wife. Egypt manager Hossam Hassan has been caught up in an extraordinary off-field incident after his two wives were reportedly involved in a physical altercation at a hotel on Egypt’s North Coast, with Hassan said to have collapsed while attempting to intervene before later divorcing his first wife.The incident reportedly happened at a cafe inside an upscale hotel in Marina El Alamein, where Hassan was on holiday. Howaida Al-Gharbawy, his longtime wife, and…
New Delhi: BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde, who played a key role in the party’s stellar performance in the Bihar assembly polls last year, has now been entrusted with handling the campaign in Uttar Pradesh. Another general secretary and Rajya Sabha member Satish Poonia has been appointed election in-charge of Punjab, while Tarun Chugh will shoulder this responsibility in Gujarat, where polls are due in December 2027.BJP chief Nitin Nabin made these appointments on Tuesday, a day after his long-delayed team of office-bearers was announced. Tawde and Sunil Bansal are the only two general secretaries who have been retained in…
The intake of raisins soaked overnight in water first thing in the morning has become a well-known trick used to get ready for the day. It is one that is frequently touted for weight loss, glucose, detoxification, better digestion, and glowing skin. Although raisins are definitely a part of a healthy living regimen, the raisin-water combination needs a more even-handed examination. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, celebrity dietitian Simrat Kathuria reveals whether the trend lives up to the hype.Also read | Gurgaon ophthalmologist says watery eyes don’t always mean healthy eyes; dry eye disease could be the hidden causeBenefits…
AI in classroomsRaipur: AI-enabled learning modules will soon be introduced for Tribal students studying in government schools, open schools and colleges across Chhattisgarh. The module will be structured according to students’ educational levels to deliver skill sets aligned with emerging industry and market requirements.The initiative is part of the state government’s plan to strengthen the Prayas Residential School model beyond conventional competitive-exam preparation and equip tribal students with skills relevant to the technology-driven future.The move follows Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai interaction with NEET qualified students where he assured them of enhanced facilities and further strengthening of the Prayas education…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Annu Kapoor Veteran actor Annu Kapoor once addressed the controversy surrounding an intimate scene with ‘Varanasi’ actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Vishal Bhardwaj’s 2011 film, ‘7 Khoon Maaf. In an old interview with journalist Shubhankar Mishra, the actor clarified that his earlier remarks had been “blown out of proportion” and suggested that the controversy may have been the result of “someone doing it for PR.”Recalling the situation from the sets of ‘7 Khoon Maaf,’ Annu explained that the alleged “kissing scene” controversy had been misinterpreted and sensationalized.“When I was working on ‘Aitraaz,’ I used to address…
Crude prices surge past $90 per barrel as ceasefire hopes dim Oil prices inched higher on Tuesday, with Brent crude surging past the $90-a-barrel mark as hopes of an early end to the Middle East war remained uncertain. Iran signalled a shift towards a more offensive military approach, while US ruled out extending the ceasefire, adding to concerns over the conflict’s impact on energy supplies.Around 7:30 am IST, WTI crude was trading at $84.84 a barrel, up 34 cents or 0.40%, after gaining more than 1% earlier in the session to $85.37, its highest level since July 31. Brent crude…
A man in a creepy doll mask has been terrorising Philadelphia residents, running up to them and making threats, police said.The Philadelphia Police Department said on Tuesday it is searching for the suspect, who allegedly threatened and chased at least half a dozen people near City Hall last week.The man, who surveillance video captured wearing a scary doll mask, asked a woman if she was “ready to die”, police told the BBC’s US media partner CBS.Police released photos and a video of the suspect, seeking the public’s help to identify him.In an incident on 12 August, the man was captured…
European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms require importers of carbon-intensive products, consisting of iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, hydrogen and electricity, to account for the carbon emissions associated with their production. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto BRICS countries on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) opposed what they described as “unilateral, punitive, discriminatory and protectionist” climate measures, including the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAMs), while calling for a significant increase in international funding to help developing countries adapt to climate change.The positions were contained in the joint statement adopted at the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi,…
NEW DELHI: BJP Tuesday appointed Vinod Tawde, who was involved in its winning campaign in Bihar last year, as its state in-charge for Uttar Pradesh, the politically critical state which goes to the polls early next year, as it begins putting in place its team ahead of the next round of crucial contests.BJP made a series of appointments a day after its president, Nitin Nabin, announced the party’s new team of national office-bearers, with MP Satish Poonia given charge of Punjab, another poll-bound state, and MP Tarun Chugh of Gujarat.Tawde was being tipped for UP and the decision, when formally…