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The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has expressed deep concern over a shocking incident of violence and criminal intimidation reported from Naya Gaon, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, where Irfan Shalistani, a prominent Ladakhi vlogger and social media influencer, was brutally assaulted by a group of miscreants.Association said that the attackers attempted to take his life, issued explicit death threats, and forcibly looted over ₹30,000 from him; constituting a grave offence of violent robbery. The incident has raised serious concerns about public safety, particularly for young professionals, content creators, and individuals from border and hill regions who travel or work…

New Delhi: The fatal fall of a 25-year-old biker into an op-en DJB pit on Friday has brought back civic worksite safety into focus and rene-wed calls for stronger on-ground monitoring. While a Jan 24 letter from Delhi Jal board on site safety checks was allegedly ignored, Delhi Traffic Police also flagged unsafe civic work practices in the Tilak Nagar-Janakpuri belt on Feb 4. Officials noted that excavation at the west Delhi site began on Feb 5, a day after the Feb 4 communication. The letter, addressed to the executive engineer, Janakpuri, highlighted civic negligence at the worksites in the…

Bengaluru: A 47-year-old terror suspect lodged in Bengaluru central prison died of prolonged illness Friday. The deceased, identified as Sadiq Basha, a resident of Sonnenahalli in Kolar, was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2020 along with 16 others on charges of forming terror groups, conspiring to carry out attacks, and propagating ISIS ideology in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.In its chargesheet filed in July 2020, the NIA alleged that Basha and the others were involved in spreading the ideology and activities of ISIS through its offshoot outfit, Al-Hind, and were conspiring in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka…

Hyderabad: The all-India strike by app-based transport workers caused mild disruptions in Hyderabad on Saturday, with commuters reporting slightly higher fares and longer wait times on cab and bike taxi apps.However, the impact remained limited, largely due to the weekend lull and the availability of metro rail services, which emerged as a key fallback option for many residents. While the strike led to widespread disruption in several cities across the country, its effect in Hyderabad was uneven. A section of drivers continued to operate despite the shutdown call, citing financial constraints. “We support the protest, but we can’t afford to…

CHENNAI: At least 233 pieces of ivory weighing 206 kg were incinerated by the Tamil Nadu forest department on Saturday, in compliance of a Madras high court order passed in Dec 2025. The move was to prevent the theft of seized ivories kept in the custody of the forest department.The court order came in the wake of a series of TOI reports published in 2024 and 2025 on ivory theft from the Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Vandalur. The court ordered the govt to destroy the ivory by recording the process through photos and videos, and retaining samples of each…

Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday unveiled two significant literary works by former Governor Bishwabhushan Harichandan — the Odia book “E Mati Katha Kahe” and the English historical account “Buxi Jagabandhu: The Great Commander”— at a ceremony held here.During the launch, the CM hailed Harichandan as a “pride of Odisha” whose principles and lifelong service left an indelible mark on Indian politics. Majhi emphasised that the author’s transition from an eminent lawyer to the Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh reflected a life dedicated to constitutional values and public welfare.Bhubaneswar: Maoist Couple Urges Peace, Asst Prof Suspended, Naveen Criticises…

Aizawl: Buannel, located in Chin State of Myanmar near Mizoram’s Champhai district, has seen a sharp decline in visitors this year despite the peak tourist season. Once a popular destination for travellers from Mizoram, other parts of India, and abroad, the site is now witnessing minimal footfall.Lalnuntluanga, secretary of the Buannel management committee under the Hualngoram People’s Organisation (HPO), issued an advisory urging Mizoram residents not to visit Buannel during Feb and March — the most favourable months for tourism — due to ongoing conflicts between Myanmar’s junta forces and armed Chin groups in the region.Feb and March are typically…

Pune: The Congress leadership told all its local units to expand the party’s base in all districts without depending much on Sharad Pawar’s NCP (SP) amid the outfit’s efforts for merger with the other faction of NCP.During a meeting of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) in Mumbai recently, the members emphasised on preparing to take on BJP on its own in the next elections, expected to be held in 2029.NCP Heading For Merger? Ajit Pawar’s Men Confirm Ajit Pawar Died With Talks In Advanced Stage “The party hoped for a better performance in the civic elections, but the outcome was…

Amritsar: A suspicious banner tied to a cluster of balloons, believed to have drifted in from Pakistan, landed on the roof of a house in Jandiala Guru on Saturday, triggering alarm in the neighbourhood. Intelligence agencies suspect that although the Urdu text on the banner appears innocuous, it may actually serve as a coded message meant for Indian smugglers.According to sources, the balloons carried the banner across the border before it came down in a residential lane. The incident came to light when villagers spotted children playing with the banner, prompting them to alert the police.Chandigarh: Leadership Crisis, Religious Summons,…

Heart disease strikes Indians nearly a decade earlier than Western populations — and many don’t see it coming, making prevention the only armour against crisis, says Prof Satyendra Tewari, president elect, Cardiological Society of India (CSI), and a senior faculty in the department of cardiology at SGPGIMS, Lucknow. In an interview with Shailvee Sharda, Prof Tewari, who is also the chairman of CSI’s Scientific Committee, explains what is driving premature heart disease in India and why prevention through schools, workplaces, and everyday habits is critical to managing the next decade’s cardiac burden. Excerpts:India is reporting prevalence of heart disease at…