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More than 1,000 Kenyans have gone to fight for the Russian army in Ukraine, most of them tricked into signing military contracts, according to an intelligence report presented to Kenya’s parliament. Multiple media investigations, including one published earlier this month by AFP, have exposed how Russia has enticed men from African countries with promises of lucrative jobs, only to force them into fighting on the front line in Ukraine. A joint investigation by Kenya’s National Intelligence Service and Directorate of Criminal Investigations, presented in parliament on Tuesday, put the number of recruits from the country at “over 1,000” — far higher…
MUMBAI: With nearly seven lakh students set to appear for the SSC and HSC examinations across Maharashtra, the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has issued a series of instructions aimed at preventing copying and other malpractice.The HSC examinations will start on Feb 10, followed by SSC on Feb 20. According to instructions issued by the board, this year’s arrangements rely on a combination of technological surveillance, administrative oversight and police deployment. CCTV cameras inside examination halls, drone surveillance outside sensitive centres, flying squads and surprise inspections will be used, while police escorts will accompany the…
New Delhi: The city govt is framing a Delhi drone policy to promote investment and create jobs while deploying drones across key areas of governance, including urban planning, infrastructure monitoring and pollution control, apart from using them to help police with security measures.An apex committee comprising the IT secretary, home secretary and a special commissioner of Delhi Police has held a meeting where various aspects of the policy have been considered, including ways of making it competitive, a Delhi govt official said. The panel also discussed key takeaways from similar policies in several states and aligning Delhi’s framework with the…
Bengaluru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, who holds the Bengaluru development portfolio, Wednesday lambasted Karnataka State Contractors Association’s decision to strike work, challenging them to follow through on their threat and asserting “blackmail tactics” would not work with his govt. Earlier, this week, the association said they would go ahead with a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on March 5 since the govt failed to respond within a deadline set by the association to release Rs 37,000 crore in pending dues. Bengaluru: Fatal Crashes & Killings, Daring Theft, Political Buzz & More”Let them stop work on all projects and…
HYDERABAD: A three-month pregnant woman, Sunitha (29), was stabbed to death inside her Hyderabad home in Vanasthalipuram on Wednesday by her ex-husband, Devarakonda Mahesh.Armed with knives, a chainsaw, and a bottle of petrol, Mahesh reportedly tracked her residential address via social media before carrying out the attack, police said.The accused held a grudge against Sunitha for her remarriage and blamed her for his mother’s death.“He developed a grudge against her and decided to eliminate her. He managed to locate her residential address through her social media account and came to Hyderabad two months ago, staying in a hostel. He also…
Chennai: Eight years after being acquitted by a trial court in a murder case, nine persons accused in the case were awarded life imprisonment by Madras high court on Wednesday. The issue pertained to a murder due to previous enmity in Tiruvannamalai in 2011.”All the accused were present at the scene and participated in the attack, which resulted in multiple injuries to the deceased, ultimately causing death. Considering the evidence, the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that all the accused are guilty of the murder. The evidence of witnesses, together with the medical reports, is reliable and trustworthy,” a division…
Ahmedabad: A team from IIT Gandhinagar (IIT-Gn) developed a hybrid electrode using metal-organic frameworks, boron nitride and carbon nanotubes.The electrode delivered higher energy, mitigated corrosion, and enhanced stability and cycle life, researchers said, adding that these attributes can help explore the potential of specific materials for next-generation energy storage technologies.The study was recently published in the Journal of Energy Storage, with Prashant Dubey and Atul Bhargav as authors.”Its performance can be attributed to features such as the hybrid and interconnected porous structure and efficient transport of ions or charged particles within the device,” said Dubey. Source link
Rajya Sabha elections for four Odisha seats are sparking intense speculation. With BJP likely to secure two and BJD one, a consensus candidate for the fourth seat, possibly an eminent Odia personality, is being discussed. BJP may seek BJD support for a third nominee, with several party leaders and prominent figures being considered. Bhubaneswar: With the Election Commission on Wednesday announcing Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats in 10 states, including 4 from Odisha, speculation has intensified over possible nominees from the state.Based on their current assembly strengths, BJP is poised to win two seats and the BJD one, with…
Gurgaon: For thousands of families who moved into highrises along Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) and Dwarka Expressway, summer often brings a familiar worry of taps running dry or reliance on private tankers. This year, however, some relief may finally be in sight, as the fifth unit of 100 MLD at the Chandu Budhera water treatment plant is expected to be ready by May.This will improve supply in the new sectors between 81 and 115. The project was awarded in March 2024 at an estimated cost of Rs 52.5 crore, with a 2-year completion timeline. Once functional, the city’s overall water…
Shillong: The expert committee on the State Reservation Policy, whose report was tabled in the assembly on Wednesday, has recommended that the state govt examine the introduction of the “creamy layer” principle — where constitutionally applicable — to ensure that reservation benefits reach the most disadvantaged sections within reserved categories.The committee reaffirmed that reservation should not be determined solely on population proportions of any tribe or caste. It emphasised that the primary constitutional considerations remain social and educational backwardness, historical disadvantage or injustice, and adequacy of representation in public services.“The Constitution provides for affirmative action based on socio-economic backwardness and…