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Bengaluru: National Investigation Agency, probing the Bengaluru prison radicalization-terror module case, announced Rs 5-lakh reward for those sharing information and helping to arrest Junaid Ahmed, alias Junaid, alias JD, alias Jannu, suspected to be hiding abroad.Cops had seized hand grenades and walkies talkies from Junaid’s house at Nagashettihalli, north Bengaluru, during a raid.Political Clash on US Trade Deal, FTAs Progress, IT Rules Rollout & MoreJunaid, who entered police records on charges of dealing with red sanders, is among the key persons behind the prison radicalization and terror conspiracy cases linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba in 2023. The accused, who were mostly undertrials,…

Hyderabad: Amid uncertainty in global higher education, non-traditional destinations are drawing international students, with Japan emerging as a key alternative in 2025.Stricter visa norms, rising tuition fees and tighter immigration scrutiny in countries such as the US, UK, Canada and Australia have contributed to declining enrolments, prompting students to explore newer options.Japan hosted around 1,600 Indian students in 2024, but education consultants said enquiries and applications rose noticeably in 2025 as traditional destinations recorded dips.”While Japan has historically been a niche choice, interest has picked up over the past year, especially for skill-focused programmes. Engineering and IT courses such as…

Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin’s speech on the final day of the current assembly turned out to be a mix of political courtesy and campaign messaging, where he thanked his political adversaries while expressing confidence that he would come back to power.Stalin thanked Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi as well as Leader of Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami during his concluding remarks. He said constructive criticism had strengthened the govt. “Those who point out shortcomings are the ones who give wings to our development,” he said. Stalin said he acknowledged EPS for flagging issues, pointing out shortcomings, and offering…

Ahmedabad: Two unrelated cases in the United States have brought individuals of Gujarati origin into focus in separate sex crime investigations. In Arizona, a motel owner was sentenced after pleading guilty in a case linked to a prostitution and drug racket. In New Jersey, a 46-year-old man was arrested on sexual assault charges involving a 15-year-old. The investigations are unrelated but have drawn attention due to the serious nature of the allegations. Court proceedings are underway in both jurisdictions.Varsha Patel, a 57-year-old from Chino Hills in California, was sentenced on Feb 4 by US district judge Susan M Brnovich in…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) added a third gender or transgender category in the online application form for the Odisha Civil Services Examination (OCSE)-2025. The commission also extended the deadline for registration and fee payment to Feb 27 up to 5 pm. Candidates who complete registration will be able to submit their final online application by March 7.In a notice issued on Feb 19, OPSC said the required change was made in the gender selection column. It also clarified that applicants choosing the third gender or transgender option must upload an identity certificate or card issued by the competent…

Gurgaon: Police fined 949 commuters for flouting lane rule violations during a special drive this month.A fine of Rs 8 lakh was imposed on offenders during the 19-day drive that lasted bet Feb 1 and Feb 19.According to police, teams were deployed across key stretches of the city to monitor vehicles not adhering to designated lanes. Officers said wrong-lane driving and abrupt lane changes are among the major causes of road accidents, posing risks to both motorists and pedestrians.Officers focused on ensuring compliance with lane markings, which are designed to streamline traffic flow. As per norms, the leftmost lane is…

Guwahati: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, concluding her two-day visit to Assam on Friday, criticised CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for dragging the family and children of state PCC president Gaurav Gogoi into the allegations of his Pakistan links, calling it “wrong politics.” She urged the CM to focus on jobs and development instead.“There are two types of leaders in politics — one who does positive politics and the other who indulges in polarisation. Gaurav is doing the politics of love,” she said when asked about Sarma’s repeated attacks on Gaurav over his alleged Pakistan links.Political Clash on US Trade Deal,…

Mangaluru: A model youth grama sabha (MYGS) was held at the Govt High School, Badaga Yekkar, under the guidance of rural development and panchayat raj department of state govt and State Institute of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SIRDPR), Mysuru, Wednesday.The programme helped students understand the structure and purpose of grama sabha meetings by learning the process in school and practising it through a simulated session. It aimed to build decision-making abilities in local governance, leadership, communication skills, and confidence to raise questions in public forums.Political Clash on US Trade Deal, FTAs Progress, IT Rules Rollout & MoreSchool development committee…

Mysuru: A woman allegedly died by suicide at her home in Saraswathipuram on Wednesday night. However, the deceased woman’s relatives, including her daughter, suspect foul play.Saraswathipuram police said the deceased is Sandhya, 46, from Bengaluru. Sandhya was found dead in her room. Political Clash on US Trade Deal, FTAs Progress, IT Rules Rollout & MoreSandhya had married Ranganath from Chamarajanagar district 25 years ago. The couple has two children, and their daughter is studying abroad. Police said there was allegedly an argument on Wednesday night between the husband and wife regarding sending the latter on a trip. After her husband…

Vasco: A Dabolim resident was allegedly duped of Rs 53 lakh on the pretext of being sold a residential plot in the area.Vasco police said the complaint was lodged by Satyawan Sharma against Kamal Singh Kouraw, a native of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.According to police, Kouraw allegedly posed as the owner and authorised seller of a residential plot in Dabolim and induced Sharma to pay Rs 53 lakh by falsely promising to sell the property.Police said Sharma paid Rs 46 lakh through bank transactions and Rs 7 lakh in cash between Aug 2022 and the present. However, the accused neither handed…