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Alwar: In a case of the predator becoming the prey, a leopard attack on a farmer in Kharkadi Kala village of Alwar district Saturday morning ended with the animal being killed after it was struck with an axe by its gravely injured victim. Villagers said 52-year-old Shravan Gurjar was returning from his field around 7am and was in the process of climbing up a tree to cut down some branches when he was pounced upon by the animal hiding in nearby bushes. The leopard inflicted severe injuries with its claws and teeth as it dragged Gurjar some distance away. After…
Nagpur: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday accused the Congress of pursuing “appeasement politics” and linked such approaches to what he called “historical mistakes”, while replying to a media query on Telangana govt’s reported move to enhance reservations for Muslims.”Whenever Congress resorts to appeasement politics, it divides society. This happened in 1947 and such tendencies continue even today. Such an approach historically harmed the country and would not yield political dividends. If this is being done for votes, it will not benefit them,” the CM said while responding to a media query in Nagpur.Fadnavis’ remarks came amid reports that…
Ranchi: Daily traffic chaos near the Chutia railway crossing has become a struggle for residents of Ranchi’s ward 14 and 15, which cover Chutia, Kanke and the Chutia Main Road. Long queues of vehicles, especially during peak hours, often bring the traffic movement to a standstill, with the commuters stuck for hours and local businesses bearing the brunt of the disruption.Residents say the situation worsened since the construction of the Kantatoli–Siramtoli connecting flyover, which led to frequent route diversions. With alternative routes pushed through Chutia, already narrow roads now carry traffic far beyond their capacity.“Ever since the flyover work picked…
Varanasi: A 42-year-old man Rambhavan Yadav, was killed, while his elder brother Vijaybhan Yadav (50) suffered grave injuries when their relative Ramjeet Yadav attacked them with a knife in Khantiya village under Ghosi police station of Mau district on Friday night.Mau ASP Aoop Kumar said that, on the complaint of the wife of the deceased, an FIR was registered against four persons, including Ramjeet Yadav and his father, Vijendra Yadav. Raids were carried out by police teams at all possible hideouts of the accused, he said, claiming they would be arrested soon.During the initial police investigation, it came to light…
Thiruvananthapuram: Facing acute land scarcity and sustained public opposition to dog shelters in residential areas, the district administration has begun steps to identify vacant land near forest fringes in the capital for setting up dedicated stray dog shelters.Facing acute land scarcity and strong public opposition to stray dog shelters in residential areas, the district administration has initiated steps to identify vacant land near forest fringes in the capital for setting up dedicated facilities.Locations such as Kallara and Pallod, which are away from dense habitation and close to forest boundaries, are among the areas under consideration. The land revenue department has…
Kolkata: The Church of North India (CNI) held a workshop titled “Roadmap for the standing committees of the synod of CNI” to chart the church’s direction for coming years, focusing on growth, sustainable development and institutional self-reliance, with emphasis on mobilising its diverse resources—human, institutional, financial and community-based.Held under the guidance of Bishop Paritosh Canning, the exercise called for better coordination among standing committees, sharper planning and measurable outcomes.It identified education and healthcare as key focus areas. Women’s empowerment and safeguarding vulnerable communities, were also prioritised. Source link
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RCB captain Smriti Mandhana in a relaxed mood after guiding her team to the Women’s Premier League 2026 title against Delhi Capitals, at Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Kotambi, in Vadodara, Gujarat, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. | Photo Credit: KUNAL PATIL In the wee hours of Friday, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru basked in the afterglow of a second Women’s Premier League title, Smriti Mandhana picked out Lauren Bell and Georgia Voll for special praise at the post-final presentation. She also expressed gratitude to the franchise’s fans for their unwavering support.The 29-year-old, true to her self-effacing nature, didn’t play up her own…