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Noida: A 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with a road accident that took place on Wednesday night, when two vehicles collided in Ecotech-3. The complainant, Shivam Thakur, had alleged that the accused chased down his vehicle and opened fire with the intent to kill, but investigation revealed that only a collision had occurred.Thakur, who has represented India at national and international shooting championships, winning more than 30 gold, silver and bronze medals, had alleged that he was on his way home in his Grand Vitara car when a white Bolero vehicle rammed into his car from behind.Noida: Mall Clash…

Pune: The PMC, along with SWaCH Cooperative Society, launched the ‘Swachhta Peth – Zero Waste Kasba Bhavani’ programme on Friday to provide 100% door-to-door waste collection in Kasba and Bhavani Peth.Explaining the project, Vidya Naiknavare, waste picker and board member of SWaCH, said, “This project has been designed to prioritise convenience of both waste pickers and citizens. Night-time waste collection, a replacement system and alternative staff would ensure uninterrupted service. In this pilot project, citizens would get a 7-day waste collection service. For every six of us, one extra waste picker would be working on the seventh day and PMC…

Ponda: Gauresh Saju Naik, 35, a resident of Galshire, Kavlem, in Ponda taluka, was injured while rescuing his bedridden mother from the fire that destroyed their house on Friday morning.Sources said that Manarathi, 69, and her younger son Amit, were at home when the incident occurred. Although no-one knew how the fire broke out, their neighbours informed Gauresh about the fire.Goa: Drugs Criticism By CM, Porvorim Road Closures, Valpoi Student Shines And MoreWhen Gauresh reached home, flames had engulfed the house and Gauresh jumped inside the burning house to rescue his bedridden mother.Although he managed to bring out his mother,…

Chandigarh: The Chandigarh administration is planning to bring in private sector participation through the public-private partnership (PPP) model to fast-track the development of the long-pending 153-acre Industrial Area Phase-III.A senior UT official said the administration is actively examining the PPP approach to create modern, high-quality infrastructure in the area. “The UT is encouraging the PPP model for better, updated infrastructure in the industrial area. This was also conveyed in a meeting between UT and senior central govt officials,” the official said.Chandigarh: Farmers’ Income Increase By 2047, Yamunanagar Wastewater Order, HC Pay Scale Directive And MoreTo enable private participation, the administration…

Lucknow: The Kaiserbagh police registered an FIR against five members of a family for allegedly fabricating multiple death certificates of a retired Lucknow University (LU) employee and fraudulently withdrawing his pension for nearly seven years after his death. The FIR was registered late on Thursday.The accused were identified as Ram Bahadur, a resident of Kaiserbagh, his sons Abhishek, Vivek and Vishal, and his brother Chunnilal. The case was registered on a complaint by Ayush Kumar, a resident of Paharpur village under the Bakshi Ka Talab (BKT) area, who is the nephew of the deceased.Lucknow: CCTVs AI To Guard E-Way, UP…

Patna University faces paralysis due to an acting Vice-Chancellor since October, following the forced leave of the regular VC pending an inquiry. Allegations include insubordination and failure to comply with directives on guest faculty renewals. The prolonged ad-hocism is severely impacting university operations, from admissions to research, prompting calls for a swift resolution. Patna: All doesn’t seem well with Patna University (PU), the seventh oldest university of the Indian sub-continent, these days. Right from admission to examination, classroom teaching to research, and even day-to-day working of this premier university of the state are virtually at standstill. Lack of a regular,…

Jaipur: Rajasthan high court’s principal seat at Jodhpur, its Jaipur bench and the district and sessions court in Ajmer received bomb threats again Friday, triggering panic and heightened security across judicial premises in the state.Following the threats, court authorities immediately alerted the police and evacuated the premises as a precaution. Bomb disposal squads, dog squads and other teams were deployed and standard operating procedures were followed. After extensive searches, no explosive or suspicious material was found at any of the locations, senior police officials said. Jaipur: Med Graduates Held, Traffic Dept Corrigendum, Arrest Warrant Stay For Salman Khan And MoreAccording…

Nagpur: Adani Group director Jeet Adani on Friday said Vidarbha is fast emerging as a key pillar of India’s investment-led growth, with the conglomerate making long-term commitments across energy, logistics, aviation, mining and community development in the region. Speaking at Advantage Vidarbha 2026, Adani said the group’s engagement in the region is rooted in a long-term vision. “Our presence in Vidarbha is not transactional; it is generational,” Adani said, adding that the group is focused on “building energy security, creating high-quality jobs, uplifting communities, and strengthening India’s economic foundations.” Nagpur: Thakare 55th Mayor, Women Softball Championship, Maoist Prabhakar Shot And…

Ranchi: The residents of wards 26 and 27 will vote in the upcoming election for the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) to seek an end to the acute shortages and irregular sanitation in their areas. Families living in various localities under these wards go without water for days, which in turn is severely affects daily life and basic hygiene.In ward number 26, areas such as Budha Vihar Colony, Ashok Nikat Road, Kartik Oraon Road, Patel Road and Sri Ram Nagar face water shortages for prolonged periods of time. Supply of potable water through pipelines is erratic. In some cases, the taps…

T’puram: The special investigation team (SIT) questioned UDF convener Adoor Prakash for nearly two hours at its office in the state capital in connection with the Sabarimala gold heist case. The questioning was based on information suggesting that Prakash had links with prime accused Unnikrishnan Potti, met him and allegedly accepted gifts from him. The LDF has been raising allegations against the Attingal MP after a photograph surfaced of him, along with Potti, meeting Congress leader Sonia Gandhi at her residence in New Delhi.Prakash said that he answered all the questions, including about Potti as well. “Whether my answers were…