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Two brothers allegedly assaulted their elderly parents after a dispute over land. PUNE: Two brothers allegedly assaulted their elderly parents with wooden sticks after getting angry over the sale of land owned by their mother in Maharashtra’s Pune district, police said on Wednesday.The incident took place on the evening of August 30 at Tarangwadi village in Indapur tehsil.According to a complaint filed by 65-year-old farmer Tukaram Raut, he and his ailing wife, Anjana, were out for a walk when their two sons, who live separately with their families in Malwadi, arrived in a car.The brothers allegedly questioned the couple about…

Chandigarh: Services of the Kalka-Shimla Express, Shivalik Deluxe Express and Himalayan Queen have been suspended after a culvert near Bridge No. 57 on the UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla railway section was washed away following heavy rain on Aug 30. The cancellations will remain in force for different services till Sep 11 or Sep 13.Kalka-Shimla Passenger (52457-58), Kalka-Shimla Express (52453-54) and Himalayan Queen (52455-56) have been cancelled till Sep 11, while Shivalik Deluxe Express (52451-52) and Kalka-Shimla Express (52459-60) have been cancelled till Sep 13The culvert, between Gumman and Taksal stations near Koti, was swept away by strong water currents, leaving…

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appointed three new trustees (File photo) AYODHYA: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appointed three new trustees as its meeting in Ayodhya on Wednesday also considers the appointment of the first chief executive officer (CEO) of the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir.The three new trustees are Delhi-based Mahesh Bhagchandka, a relative of late VHP leader Ashok Singhal; Ayodhya-based Madan Mohan Pandey; and Nirmala Yadav of Shikohabad.The trust meeting is going on at Shri Maniramdas Chhawni in Ayodhya and is expected to take up several issues, including the selection of the temple’s first…

Nagpur Metro Phase 2 Crossover Nagpur: Nagpur Metro Phase-II has completed its first track crossover near Lekha Nagar station on Reach 2A, marking a key step towards operational readiness. The crossover connects the two parallel Metro tracks and will allow trains to switch lines when required.It was successfully cast recently on the Kamptee stretch, which runs from Automotive Square towards Kanhan. A crossover functions as a track-changing junction for Metro trains. The connecting curve has a radius of 300 metres, ensuring gradual and safe movement between the two lines.Officials said crossover construction is among the more precision-intensive components of track…

A meet to announce the birth centenary celebration of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar on Tuesday — TOI Kolkata: To celebrate the birth centenary of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and weave his legendary presence into the everyday cultural rhythm of the city, the state govt’s I&CA department is organising Shatoborshe Mahanayak, a four-day programme from Sept 3 to 6. Aimed at the Mahanayak’s fans and introducing Gen-Z to his body of work, the event offers film screenings, celluloid restorations, walks, discussions, exhibitions, cultural presentations, and musical tributes. Plans are also afoot to restore his films and screen them on celluloid.Though currently planned only…

When actor Clint Eastwood bought a 134-acre former artichoke farm near California’s Carmel River in 1995, the property came with development potential, water rights and a history rooted in agriculture. Two years later, Eastwood and his then-wife Maggie announced plans to transfer the ranch to the Big Sur Land Trust. Nearly three decades on, part of that land is at the centre of an ambitious project designed not for houses, but for wetlands, wildlife and flood protection. The story was first reported by the Los Angeles Times in December 1997, when the newspaper reported that the Eastwoods were donating the…

A massive flash flood, believed to have been triggered by a glacial collapse, swept through a Himalayan valley last Wednesday, wiping out villages. Nearly 12,000 people have since been rescued, according to Nepal’s disaster management agency. But thousands more, including hundreds of foreign nationals – from India, the UK, Australia, the US, Malaysia, and more – are still missing. A week on, fears are growing that the death toll will only rise.Chinese state media has not reported any survivors on the Tibetan side of the border, but the search continues. Beijing, which annexed Tibet in the 1950s, tightly controls the…

Fontaines D.C.’s frontman has revealed why he wore the shirt of a little-known Welsh football club during the band’s Reading Festival headline set.Grian Chatten, lead singer of the Irish five-piece rock band, was seen sporting a green and white-striped Cwmbran Celtic away shirt during the performance.The semi-professional club had partnered with four famous bands for their 2026/27 season team kits, with sales of the shirt going towards supporting the club and grassroots music venues.In a statement to BBC Wales, Chatten said: “I love Cwmbran and I love initiatives that support independent venues.”Cwmbran Celtic said: “We’re still in shock and can’t…

Amol Rajan has said goodbye to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme as he presented his final show on Wednesday morning.In an emotional message, he thanked his co-presenter Emma Barnett, as well as his wife Charlotte, his children and late father.Rajan announced his intention to step down from the role in January to launch his own company. Source link

Pakistan spinner Usama Mir has taken a thinly veiled swipe at the country’s cricket establishment amid the turmoil triggered by the team’s disastrous Test tour of England, suggesting that the system had already been “destroyed” before those in charge began attempting to repair the damage.Usama Mir has taken an indirect jibe at the latest Pakistan overhaul. (AFP)Mir’s remarks came shortly after the Pakistan Cricket Board carried out a sweeping mid-series overhaul following successive heavy defeats against England, releasing seven players as well as Test head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul.“Amazing how someone managed to destroy the entire…