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Kolkata: Accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for not giving land for border fencing, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday all border fencing related work will be completed within 45 days after BJP comes to power in Bengal, after the coming assembly polls.Calling 2026 as the year “parivartan” in Bengal, Shah gave a clarion call for formation of “Sonar Bangla” under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying time has come when the corrupt Trinamool Congress government will be ousted.“Infiltration is an issue related to our national security. The infiltrators are taking the employment of our…
Thousands of people in the southwestern Belgorod region are without power, heating and water for the second time in a month after Ukrainian airstrikes Tuesday night damaged energy infrastructure, with emergency crews scrambling to restore utilities to customers amid subzero temperatures. Belgorod region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said early Wednesday that 12 missiles and three drones had struck the city of Belgorod over the past 24 hours, damaging facilities critical to the functioning of the region’s power grid. Another 19 missiles and 104 have struck the wider region since Tuesday. “Our power crews are trying to address the situation as quickly as possible…
Navi Mumbai: Work at seven construction sites in the Turbhe division was stopped, and action was taken against two developers in Ghansoli after inspections found non-implementation of standard operating procedures on air and noise pollution, officials from Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation said. The action followed directions from municipal commissioner Kailas Shinde to implement effective air pollution prevention measures and to conduct strict inspections at all construction sites in the department office area to ensure work was carried out as per standard procedures. In Ghansoli, the property of Gami & Krishna Enterprises in Sector 3 was sealed. Expressway Propylene Gas Crisis,…
The Gyarah Murti statue at Sardar Patel Marg is an iconic bronze monument depicting Mahatma Gandhi leading a diverse group of people during Dandi March in 1930. Several cities have its replicas and an image even appeared on an older Rs 500 note, cementing its place in India’s visual memory. At the 17th edition of India Art Fair, opening to the public on Friday, a bronze sculpture by Debanjan Roy — inspired by Gyarah Murti — commands instant attention at the entryway of Aicon Contemporary, a New York-based gallery and long-time participant. Roy, a Kolkata-based artist, distils the historic procession…
Bengaluru: In the past two months, a quiet corner of Cubbon Park has transformed into one of Bengaluru’s most sought-after weekend hangouts. Youngsters are lining up for hours to rent bicycles — many returning disappointed — after social media reels showcasing leisurely rides through the park went viral.The cycling activity itself is not new. The Bengaluru Cycle Trails initiative operated inside the park near the Hudson Circle gate since 2019 as a collaboration between the tourism department, horticulture department and the Namma Nimma Cycle Foundation. However, recent online buzz has dramatically amplified interest.Expressway Propylene Gas Crisis, New Labour Codes, Delhi’s…
Global universities ranked in the top 500 can now establish full-fledged campuses in India. Image: Shinod Akkaraparambil K K RamachandranIndia stands today at an exciting moment in its education history. Forty million students are enrolled in higher education, and by 2035 that number will rise to 70 million, a population larger than that of many European countries. With this surge in learners and aspirations, India is no longer just expanding education; it is redefining the future of learning for the world’s largest youth population.The University Grants Commission’s (UGC) new regulations allow the world’s best universities to set up campuses in…
Ahmedabad: An analysis of a sample of digital financial fraud complaints reported to 1930 — the national cybercrime helpline — and the subsequent FIRs across India shows that 55% of the cases involved losses ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, according to a report released recently at IIM Ahmedabad (IIM-A). Overall, 74% of the incidents recorded losses of up to Rs 10 lakh. Among the most frequently registered offences, impersonation scams accounted for 27.5% of FIRs, followed by part-time job scams at 18% and investment scams at 16%. Together, these categories made up more than 60% of…
Prayagraj: A five-day farmers’ conference was organised in the Ganga Pandal in Sector 5 of the Magh Mela area began on Thursday. Expressway Propylene Gas Crisis, New Labour Codes, Delhi’s 807 Gone Missing And MoreDeputy director of agriculture Pawan Vishwakarma said the main objective of the event is to provide farmers with information about new technologies related to agriculture and govt schemes. Over 10,000 farmers are participating in this event. Stalls from approximately 29 departments, including agriculture, animal husbandry, agricultural cooperatives, PCDCF, defence, horticulture and fisheries, were set up at the mela. The govt is working with the priority of…
Bhubaneswar: A week after his engagement, a 27-year-old constable in Nayagarh district allegedly shot himself using his service pistol early on Thursday. Before taking his own life, he transferred Rs 9 lakh to his fiancée’s account, police said.The deceased was identified as Sunil Sethi. He joined Odisha police as an Armed Police Reserve (APR) constable in 2023. Police officers said Sethi had been under severe stress as his family opposed his marriage.Police said Sethi had recently taken a Rs 9 lakh bank loan to fund his wedding, scheduled for next month. “Before ending his life, he sent several emotional messages…
Imphal: The formation of a popular govt in Manipur under the leadership of new chief minister Yumnam Khemchand has raised cautious hopes among the public, even as the enormity of the challenges before his govt remains stark.After months of political uncertainty and prolonged violence linked to the Manipur crisis, public expectations are high that the new govt, under Khemchand’s leadership, will prioritise peace, rehabilitation, and reconciliation in a state scarred by nearly three years of ethnic conflict.Expressway Propylene Gas Crisis, New Labour Codes, Delhi’s 807 Gone Missing And MoreMany viewed the biggest challenge for the Khemchand-led govt will be to…