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KOLKATA: Tension erupted in central Kolkata on Friday after Left student organisations clashed with police during a protest over the alleged NEET paper leak, with police using batons and firing tear gas shells to disperse the protesters after the situation turned violent.According to police, protesters blocked the Dorina Crossing at Esplanade, disrupting traffic during working hours. Some protestors also threw footwear and water bottles at police personnel.Police faced difficulty clearing the intersection as protesters continued their demonstration. Even after a mild lathi charge and the use of tear gas, the crowd had not fully dispersed when the latest reports came…
Srinagar , July 24 : Continuous rainfall across Kashmir has led to a rise in the water level of the Jhelum River, while multiple gates of the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district have been opened to regulate the increased inflow following heavy rains.According to local residents, incessant rainfall since July 23 has caused the water level of the Jhelum River to rise by nearly one foot. Authorities have urged people living in low-lying areas and along riverbanks to remain vigilant and follow safety advisories issued by the administration.Speaking to ANI, Dr Ejaz expressed hope…
This week, Delhi is set to host the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 that will be attended by several heads of governments and top tech leaders.More than 100 countries are expected to participate in what India is calling the first international AI summit to be hosted in the Global South.But how can India use this event to cement its place in the future of AI development?The BBC’s Arunoday Mukharji explains. Source link
The CBI alleged that Amar Thakkar of Araha Hospitality, which provides catering services on Tejas trains, had bribed IRCTC senior executive Tridib Banerjee through a middleman, Deepak Parmar, for clearing his bills Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a senior executive of IRCTC, Tridib Banerjee, from his office in Mumbai, and Amar Thakkar of Araha Hospitality, who was allegedly found with Rs 4.6 lakh cash on him, in a bribery case. Araha Hospitality provides catering services on Tejas trains, and the CBI alleged that Thakkar had bribed Banerjee through a middleman, Deepak Parmar, for clearing his bills.The…
Delhi Police dismissed as fake a viral newspaper clipping claiming the death of Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, confirming he is safe and healthy. NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Friday dismissed as fake a newspaper clipping circulating on social media that falsely claimed the death of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet DipkeThe police warned of strict legal action against those responsible for creating and sharing the misinformation.In a clarification issued through its official social media handle, the police said the viral newspaper clipping was fabricated and urged people not to believe or circulate unverified information.”A fabricated newspaper clipping…
Credits: 9bar Speciality Coffee Have you noticed the purple wave hitting Hyderabad lately? That’s ube, the Filipino purple yam, and it’s showing up everywhere in lattes, mango coolers, and sweet treats popping up in your social media reels. It’s hard not to be drawn in by that crazy bright colour, but there’s more to this trend than just looks. Earning foodie cred right now means knowing exactly where to find the best purple drinks.‘People are much more open to trying new flavours’Hyderabad’s café owners believe the city’s diners are adopting global café trends faster than before. “I don’t think Hyderabad…
Ahmedabad: Several passengers travelling from Ahmedabad to Mumbai were stranded after heavy rain across Gujarat and Maharashtra led to the cancellation of key trains, including Vande Bharat, Shatabdi, Karnavati Express, and AC double-decker services. Railway authorities advised passengers to check the latest train status before starting their journey, as services are expected to remain affected until water levels recede.Western Railway suspended train operations between Gholvad and Umargam Road stations as a precaution after water levels on railway bridges reached the danger mark. The disruption led to the cancellation, diversion and short termination of several major trains on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai route…
CM Mohan Charan Majhi at the MoU signing ceremony in Bhubaneswar on Friday Bhubaneswar: Odisha govt on Friday signed two memoranda of understanding with HCLTech for investments exceeding Rs 15,000 crore in the state, including an AI Data Centre and an AI and Digital Engineering Global Delivery Centre.According to official sources, HCLTech will establish its first AI Data Centre in Odisha at the Sovereign AI Park in partnership with Sarvam AI. The project, estimated at around Rs 14,257 crore.The proposed AI Data Centre will offer secure, scalable and inclusive digital infrastructure for the govt, research institutions, startups and enterprises. Officials…
COIMBATORE: Bharathiar University is planning to establish a separate hostel for transgender students to address accommodation challenges they face. A proposal for this initiative is expected to be presented before the syndicate for approval. Currently, some transgender students pursuing postgraduate programmes in the university have reported difficulties in finding accommodation in private hostels or houses. A transwoman was initially denied admission to the university but was later accepted following public outcry. However, she faced further difficulties in securing accommodation nearby and ultimately had to rent a house in Vellalore, which is more than 25 km away from the university. As…
Dibrugarh: The district administration has partially eased restrictions on heavy vehicles within city limits amid flyover construction.An order issued Friday by district commissioner and District Road Safety Committee chairperson Bikram Kairi modifies the June 9 directive restricting heavy and medium vehicles to 9 pm-6 am.Light commercial goods vehicles may now operate in the city round the clock, easing transport problems for small traders and businesses. Heavy vehicles carrying essential goods may enter on Sundays, while the night-time restriction will remain on other working days.Heavy-loading vehicles operated by the Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation (DMC) have been exempted, enabling sanitation, waste collection and…