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In a recent advisory, IIT Roorkee has reminded its students and staff to stay clear of political debates on social media platforms NEW DELHI: IIT Roorkee has issued an advisory cautioning students and staff against using social media to express support for “any political movement like the current one.”The institute said the communication, issued on Monday, was in line with its existing conduct rules, which prohibit students and employees from participating in political activities or making public statements that could embarrass the institute’s relationship with the Centre.In the advisory, the registrar said some members of the institute community had displayed…

Sandalwood seized by CCB police Bengaluru: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) recently busted an interstate sandalwood smuggling racket by arresting four men and seizing over 82.6 kg of sandalwood, two cars, and five mobile phones.The arrested have been identified as Andul Rehman, Vinu Anthony, Jaffar, and Mohammad Shan, all natives of Kerala.The police, on July 12, received information that a group was attempting to illegally sell sandalwood near a hotel in NGEF Layout, Nagarabhavi. The police rushed to the spot, conducted a raid, and apprehended the four smugglers. During the operation, police seized two cars and 46.95 kg of sandalwood…

Police recovered stolen ornaments of deities. Bhubaneswar: The commissionerate police on Tuesday busted a racket behind a series of temple thefts in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, arresting three youths and recovering a large cache of stolen ornaments belonging to the deities. The accused were identified as Bhima Bed (26), Nitish Singh (19) and Suresh Singh (18), from Sahadevkhunta area in Balasore district.“We seized three gold eyes, three gold “chitas”, three U‑shaped gold ornaments, 15 silver crowns, six silver chains, three pairs of silver padukas, two silver “mathamanis”, one silver anklet and Rs 19,100 cash from the accused. They are habitual offenders…

The incident triggered widespread panic in Kakraha and adjoining villages LUCKNOW: The Forest Department has captured the leopard believed to be responsible for the fatal attack on an 88-year-old man in the Katarniaghat Wildlife Division of Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district, bringing relief to residents of villages that had been gripped by fear following the incident.According to an official statement issued by the Katarniaghat Wildlife Division, the leopard was trapped safely in a cage at around 11 pm on July 20 in Ahiranpurwa village under the Kakraha Range, following an intensive search and surveillance operation.The operation was launched after a tragic…

Hazaribag: A 37-year-old vocational teacher was found dead under suspicious circumstances along the Chatra-Dobhi stretch of NH-22 in Ghanghri village in Chatra district on Tuesday, triggering a blockade by villagers demanding investigation and compensation.The deceased, Mukesh Yadav, a resident of Ghanghri village, was posted as a vocational teacher at Govt Plus-Two School in Pratappur block. His body was found lying on the roadside in the morning along with his motorcycle.As news spread, hundreds of villagers and relatives gathered at the site and alleged that Yadav was murdered and demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible. The blockade at the Chatra-Dobhi…

Srinagar, Jul 20: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the implementation of the recommendations put forth by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for further improving and upgrading the facilities at the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Base Camps and Transit Camps, stretching from Lakhanpur to the Holy Cave Shrine.The recommendations were based on extensive ground assessments carried out by the CAPF teams during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026.The meeting was attended by senior officers from the Civil Administration, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board and the security establishment, including Administrative Secretaries, senior officers of…

The William Haskell House. Photo credit: instagram/@thewilliamhaskellhouse A rare piece of early American history has hit the real estate market. The William Haskell House, one of the oldest surviving homes in the United States, is up for sale in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with an asking price of $1.25 million, offering buyers the chance to own a nearly 350-year-old colonial-era property.Built in 1678, the home is considered a remarkable example of “First Period” architecture, the earliest style of English colonial homes in America. According to a report by the New York Post, the historic property has remained largely intact for more than…

The Congress party is providing legal assistance to young individuals arrested during recent paper leak protests NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday offered legal assistance to students and young people who were arrested, detained or allegedly assaulted during the ongoing protests over the paper leak issue.The party shared a Google form link for those seeking legal aid, with Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh saying that the AICC had directed its legal team to extend all possible support to the affected protesters.Ramesh urged those requiring legal assistance in connection with the protests to fill out the form so that…

Hazaribag: An absconding para teacher was arrested in connection with an alleged Rs 17 lakh land fraud case in Chatra district, while raids are on to trace four other accused, police said on Tuesday.The accused was identified as Farhat Begum alias Farhad Begum, 52, a resident of Tutilawa under Simaria police station limits. She is posted at the upgraded primary school in Ganzhu Tola of Tutilawa village.Police said the case was registered on Nov 23, 2025, on the complaint of Mohammad Qari Nesaruddin of Misraul village. The complainant alleged that Farhat and four others entered into an agreement on June…

New Delhi, July 21: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to abide by the medical advice and treatment protocol prescribed by doctors at Medanta Hospital while ordering his immediate transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to the private hospital of his choice.Passing its formal order on an appeal filed by Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, a Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia recorded the submission of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the Centre had no objection to Wangchuk being shifted to Medanta.”In view of the aforesaid, we direct that Sonam Wangchuk be…