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The United States wants Ukraine and Russia to end their war by June and has offered to host talks between the two sides next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has been pressing Moscow and Kyiv to end the nearly four-year conflict, recently mediating talks between the two sides in Abu Dhabi, but has so far failed to broker a compromise on the thorny issue of territory. Russia, which occupies around 20% of Ukraine, is pushing for full control of its neighbor’s eastern Donetsk region as part of a deal. But Ukraine says it will…

Navi Mumbai: The passing-the-buck from PCMC to Cidco has put several building development projects on hold in village areas with private land ownership over land acquisition clarity issues. The PCMC seeks clarity from the builders/developers/land owners by seeking Cidco’s No Objection Certificate (NOC) to approve their building plan. However, Cidco allegedly gives vague replies that New Town Development Authority (NTDA) cannot issue NOC for development permission on private lands, but PCMC does not accept it. Neither the PCMC nor Cidco gives permission to allow developers to start their proposed works. In one such latest instance, the PCMC assistant director town…

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Saturday arrested sub-contractor Rajesh Prajapati in connection with the death of a 25-year-old man whose motorcycle fell into a deep, uncovered pit allegedly dug by the Delhi Jal Board during road work in West Delhi’s Janakpuri area.According to the police, the sub-contractor was made aware of the accident at night but did nothing to help the motorcyclist, according to news agency ANI. Weeks After Noida Techie’s Death, Delhi Biker Dies After Falling Into Pit Dug By Jal Board The investigation revealed that a family passing by witnessed the accident and informed the security guard present…

Bengaluru: The Cyber Command Centre launched a major crackdown on cyber fraud networks across the state, arresting 13 people whose bank accounts were used as mule accounts to siphon off money.According to director general of police, cyber command, Ponab Mohanty, the operation uncovered a network of “mule herders” suspected of aggregating over 42,000 bank accounts and led to the arrest of 13 key masterminds who procured mule accounts. Mohanty said the raids were carried out as part of intensified efforts to tackle rising cyber fraud and as a follow-up to digital arrest cases. More than 40,000 mule bank accounts used…

Telangana HC ( File Photo) HYDERABAD: The Telangana high court on Friday directed the police to obtain instructions on the bail petitions filed by Emandi Ravi, alias iBomma Ravi, the mastermind and sole accused in the movie piracy racket that shook the tollywood film industry.Justice K Sujana, who was hearing bail petitions filed by Ravi in five separate cases registered against him, directed his counsel to produce Ravi’s Irish passport if he wants to be granted bail. However, Ravi’s counsel, Muzaffar Ali Khan, informed the court that no such passport existed. Ravi moved the bail petitions on the grounds that…

Chennai: At Central Metro’s crowded platform, Khushi and Anita stood where chaos usually began: at the train doors. Tthe two sociology students gently held back commutersrushing to board, urging them to form queues and allow passengers to alight first. “It’s interesting to connect with people from different backgrounds, and our academic training helps us interact with them,” said Khushi.Most commuters cooperate once the rules are explained, said Anita.Chennai: Avian Flu Advisory, I-T To Auction Jayalalithaa Assets, EV Investment Plan And MoreThe two students are among 64 volunteers from Sri Kanyaka Parameswari College deployed at the city’s busiest metro hub as…

Ahmedabad: The principal and administrative head of Seventh Day Adventist School in Khokhra have been served notices by the district education officer (DEO) over incident. Despite a parent approaching him with complaint over the incident, authorities discovered that the principal failed to report the matter to designated monitoring officials, including the education inspector (EI) and officials appointed to supervise the school’s administration. Officials stated that even minor incidents were typically reported to them, making the failure to report this serious assault a matter of concern. Authorities suspect there was an attempt to suppress the incident.Ahmedabad city DEO Rohit Chaudhary demanded…

Villagers of Eakamania GP worship earthern images of crocodiles Kendrapada: Many villagers, mostly unmarried girls living in riverside villages around Bhitarkanika National Park, have recently started worshipping earthen images of salt-water crocodiles near river ghats to protect themselves from crocodile attack.The rituals were organised in Eakamania, Nalapahi, Dakhinadia and other riverside villages recently. “We offered flowers, milk, bananas and sugar to appease the crocodile god to save our lives,” said Baisakhi Behera (17) of Eakamania.“My father, Sibaram Behera, was killed by a crocodile on May 4, 2022 while he was taking a bath in the Brahmani. I garlanded the earthen…

Gurgaon: A local court in the city has dismissed the bail application of an accused in a case involving allegations of forced religious conversion, assault and fraud, underscoring the seriousness of the charges against him. The order was issued by Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Shivani Rana, who held that the allegations were grave and the investigation remains at a preliminary stage, making bail inappropriate at this point.Gurgaon: Club Remains Shut, FIRs Planned For Waste Dumping, HC Orders Illegal Mining ProbeThe case stems from a complaint filed by a 22-year-old woman in Jan this year at Sector 14 police station,…

Kanpur: Police on Friday arrested a member of the Bawariya gang, who had been absconding for the last 11 years in cases of murder, robbery and dacoity across various districts. A pistol and two cartridges were recovered from him, the police said. ACP Majay Singh said a reward of Rs 75,000 was announced on the accused by Kanpur and Jaunpur police.A dacoity had occurred in 2015 at the house of one Raja Singh of Khadamau village under Bilhaur police station. The dacoits had thrashed family members with sticks, and Raja Singh died in the assault. A case of dacoity and…