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Nagpur: The Nagpur bench of Bombay high court on Friday upheld the police decision refusing permission for a proposed Kanwar Yatra from Kalyaneshwar Shiv Mandir in Mahal to Ganesh-Shiv Mandir in Ansar Nagar, Mominpura, effectively ruling that the procession cannot pass through the locality.A division bench of Justices Anil Kilor and Rajneesh Vyas dismissed the petition filed by organiser Deepak Nechwani seeking permission for the yatra proposed on Aug 16.The petition was heard along with an intervention application filed by Faizan Adil Khan, a resident of Mominpura, who opposed the procession. Khan argued that permitting the yatra could lead to…

Ankit Sharma’s relatives outside the morgue of Midnapore Medical College and Hospital Kharagpur: The family of IIT Kharagpur second-year mechanical engineering student Ankit Sharma (18) has alleged that he was murdered, and has filed a complaint with cops on Friday. Ankit died on campus after falling from the third floor of the Nalanda classroom complex. Police said they will look at all angles to ascertain the cause of death. The institute has lodged an FIR and formed a fact-finding committee to probe the circumstances leading to the death.Ankit’s family reached the campus on Friday. Accompanied by police, they went to…

But it will take time to assess the full extent of the destruction in the region, which is remote and mountainous. The National Disaster Management Agency, known in Indonesia as the BNPB, initially said two people had been killed.It later confirmed one person had died and four had been injured.”Following verification and validation by personnel on the ground, the data was revised to one confirmed fatality,” BNPB said in a statement.The quake struck the Flores region in East Nusa Tenggara shortly before 05:00 local time. It had a depth of 15km, the Indonesian agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics said…

Mitchell Starc and Mehidy Hasan Miraz became embroiled in a heated exchange during the closing stages of the second day of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin on Friday. The confrontation began after Mehidy ran through the protected central section of the pitch while completing a hurried single during the 103rd over of Bangladesh’s first innings. Starc, already frustrated by Australia’s increasingly difficult position in the match, objected sharply to the batter’s running line.Mitchell Starc having a heated exchange with Mehidy Hasan. (Screengrab from X)The incident occurred during the fifth delivery of Starc’s 21st over. Mehidy played…

This is one of those satisfying days where things seem to click from more than one side. Success comes from many corners, and you feel it in both mood and momentum.Jupiter blesses your fortune sector, and the Moon supports confidence, learning, and forward movement. That is why tasks don’t feel as heavy as usual. Doors open, replies come, and your efforts carry weight. Children also do reasonably well, which gives peace at home. Let yourself enjoy the good run without waiting for trouble to spoil it.Love and Relationship:Sweetness flows in close relationships today. Your bond with your spouse feels warm…

Stress can make it difficult to slow down. Your mind may keep replaying the same conversation, worrying about what could happen next or imagining problems before they arrive.Buddhist meditation teacher and psychologist Tara Brach recently returned to this idea in a July 2026 talk, where she explored what she calls the “worrier pose”, a pattern of anxiety, overthinking and tension that can keep you caught up in fear. Rather than trying to push fear away, Brach suggests learning to meet it with awareness, compassion and patience.One of the practices she recommends is RAIN, a mindfulness technique she has used to…

New Delhi, Aug 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended warm greetings to the people on the occasion of Independence Day, remembering the freedom fighters whose courage and sacrifices brought an end to colonial rule.In a post on X, Office of CM wrote, “Warm greetings on the occasion of Independence Day. We remember with gratitude the countless freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment ensured the end of colonial rule. Their dreams continue to inspire us as we work together to build a Viksit Bharat.””Powered by 140 crore Indians, our nation is scaling new heights of progress across…

Independence Day 2026: Maintaining his long-standing tradition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 inspected the guard of honour at the Red Fort to celebrate India’s 80th Independence Day, sporting a striking turban. Also read | PM Modi Red Fort address LIVE: ‘India can’t be dependent on other nations,’ says Modi in ‘aatmanirbhar’ pitchWhat did PM Modi wear?Paired with a classic off-white kurta-pyjama and a brown sleeveless jacket, PM Modi’s headgear drew attention for its vibrant craftsmanship and cultural resonance. The primary highlight — a traditional bandhani or tie-and-dye safa — featured a deep red base adorned with fine white…

From Lutyens’ Delhi to Mumbai’s Malabar Hill and South Mumbai, old bungalows have become the crown jewels of Indian real estate, irreplaceable addresses for billionaires where heritage adds the story, scarcity creates the premium, and land drives the value.Independence Day 2026: How century-old bungalows became India’s ultimate luxury real estate and billionaire addresses. (Photo for representational purposes only) (ChatGPT generated photo)Nearly eight decades after Independence, these marquee homes are setting benchmarks for India’s ultra-luxury residential market, something Sir Edwin Lutyens could hardly have imagined when he drew up plans for New Delhi’s new capital nearly a century ago. The bungalows…

The Maharshi Dayanand University Teachers’ Association (MDUTA) has served a legal notice on the university administration over long-pending financial grievances affecting around 80 teachers. According to the association the issues include delayed pay fixation after promotions under the Career Advancement Scheme, stoppage of annual increments, and recovery of Ph D increments that were granted 8–10 years ago.Possible steps include wearing black badges in protest and organising other peaceful democratic programmes. (HT FILE)MDUTA president Pradeep Kumar Gehlot said the legal notice has been sent to the vice-chancellor, registrar, joint director (audit), assistant registrar (establishment branch) and other concerned officers. The association…