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Panaji: Goa police’s cybercrime cell arrested a man from Maharashtra in connection with a Rs 14 lakh digital arrest scam targeting a woman from Caranzalem.Police said the accused allegedly posed as officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the directorate of enforcement (ED) to defraud the woman. Based on the woman’s complaint, the cybercrime cell registered an FIR and launched an investigation.SP cybercrime Raju Raut Desai said the accused told the complainant that a SIM card allegedly issued in her name in Bengaluru, along with her Aadhaar and ATM card details, was linked to a human trafficking case.The…

Mohali: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations linked to two builders across Chandigarh and Mohali in a suspected financial irregularities probe.Sources said searches were carried out at five to six premises by joint teams from the ED’s Chandigarh and Delhi units. Officials reached the sites early in the day and continued operations for several hours.During the raids, the agency examined financial records, property transaction documents and digital devices linked to the firms and associated individuals. Investigators are learnt to be scrutinising suspected discrepancies in property dealings and related transactions.Security was tightened at the premises,…

Lucknow: After receiving Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu, Ayurveda surgeon Dr Kewal Krishan Thakral said, “I dedicate this award to my teachers, students and patients as this honour is a recognition of Ayurveda and work of all those who believed in Indian surgical methods. ”Dr Thakral was honoured for his contribution to medicine, particularly for popularising the ‘Kshar Sutra’ technique for treatment of fistula-in-ano. The technique helped bring Ayurvedic surgery into wider acceptance among patients across the country.Born on Oct 10, 1936, Dr Thakral completed his BAMS from Lucknow University in 1964 and postgraduation in Shalya from Banaras Hindu…

Patna: Three people, including two teenagers, drowned in the Ganga river at Gandhi Ghat under Pirbahore police station area in the state capital on Tuesday morning, while two others were rescued.The deceased were identified as Chandan Kumar (34), son of Om Prakash Gupta, and resident of Dariyapur Gola in Kadamkuan area; Amit Kumar (17), son of Ranjit Kumar, resident of RMS Colony, Kankarbagh; and Samar Pratap (14), son of Shashi Ranjan, resident of Baisa, Khagaria district. Samar used to stay in Patna’s Ashok Nagar.The two rescued persons include Amit’s cousin Joy (16) and another teenager—both residents of Kankarbagh’s RMS Colony.The…

Jaipur: The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) has officially commenced its domestic cricket calendar with the state-level senior Colvin Shield tournament, which got underway on Monday. However, the tournament has begun amid grueling conditions, as players face an intense, unforgiving summer heatwave currently gripping the state.With daytime temperatures soaring well past 43°C during the state’s fierce ‘nau tappa’ period, players are being pushed to their absolute physical limits. Because the 50-over matches are scheduled with a 9:00 am kickoff, the bulk of active play — including the critical second innings — is pushed directly into the absolute peak hours of afternoon…

Nagpur: Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) will announce the common admission schedule for first-year undergraduate courses on Wednesday, bringing much-needed clarity for aspirants and parents.The delay in releasing the common schedule had caused confusion among students, particularly in the context of recent changes introduced under the National Education Policy (NEP). With Class 12 results of both the state board (HSC) and CBSE already declared, many students were awaiting clear timelines for registration, merit lists, document verification, and commencement of classes before finalising their college preferences.Vice-Chancellor Manali Kshirsagar confirmed that the circular detailing the admission schedule has been finalised and…

Bokaro: A 38-year-old bank employee was found dead inside his locked rented accommodation near the Gomia Railway Station Road in Gomia area of Bokaro district on Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Vinay Kumar Singh Choudhary, a native of Kandra village under the Pindrajora police station limits.He used to work as a customer service assistant at the bank’s Gomia branch.Branch manager Dalchand Kumar Mahto said, “The branch cash keys was with Choudhary. Repeated phone calls went unanswered, prompting staff to visit his residence. They found the room locked from inside. Despite repeated knocks and calls, there was no response.”The branch manager…

Varanasi: Amid rising temperatures and heatwave conditions, health experts have advised people to follow Ayurvedic practices to remain healthy during the scorching summer.Prof. Anand Chaudhary of the department of Ras Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS-BHU, shared traditional Ayurvedic remedies to help people protect themselves from intense heat. He said that some traditional beverages in summer are no less than medicine. Aam Panna, made from raw mangoes, is considered the most effective remedy against heatstroke. It keeps electrolytes balanced in the body. Similarly, Bel ka Sharbat keeps the stomach cool and prevents dehydration. Sattu solution not only provides…

Thiruvananthapuram: Construction work on the Rs 177-crore modernisation project at Muthalapozhi Harbour has ground to a halt after traditional fishermen staged a protest against the ongoing breakwater extension, which they claim is being carried out in an ‘unscientific’ manner that could worsen accidents at the harbour mouth. The protest escalated after a fishing boat capsized at the harbour on Saturday. Fishermen forcibly stopped all construction activity at the site, though no casualties were reported. Harbour engineering department officials held talks with community representatives, but the discussions ended in a deadlock, as fishermen continued to oppose the current construction design. Govt…

Jalangi/Baruipur/Palashipara: A day after holding centres for illegal foreigners — including Bangladeshis and Rohingya immigrants — debuted in Murshidabad and Malda, seven more suspected Bangladeshi detainees were sent to the former on Tuesday, taking the total number of inmates at Murshidabad centres to 10.Late on Monday, police spotted several suspected individuals in the Gopalpur area under Jalangi PS. Following interrogation, the individuals confessed to being Bangladeshi nationals.Following mandatory health check-ups at Domkal hospital, the detainees were moved to the newly designated holding centre at Lalgola.Authorities have significantly tightened security at the centre, located on the second floor of the Padma…