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Varanasi: Kopaganj police in Mau arrested two youths on Wednesday for allegedly writing pro-Pakistan slogans on the signboard of Kurthijafarpur outpost.The incident came to light on Tuesday, and within minutes, photographs and videos of the signboard went viral across social media platforms.Mau circle officer (Ghosi) Jitendra Singh said teams from Kopaganj police and the surveillance cell were deployed to examine CCTV footage and identify those involved. Based on scientific evidence and technical surveillance, police identified the accused as Anubhav Rai and Arun Rai, both aged around 25.Police subsequently registered a case under Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),…
No prior information on ED searches, says Ramesh Chennithala Thiruvananthapuram: Home minister Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday said the Kerala Police and the state home department had no prior information about the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids conducted across the state in connection with the CMRL-Exalogic case. Speaking to the media, he said ED had not sought any assistance from the Kerala Police and had carried out the operation with the support of central forces. Chennithala added that he had confirmed this with both the state police chief and the home Secretary.The home minister rejected allegations of any planned connection between chief…
Kolkata: CM Suvendu Adhikari’s scheduled meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah has been deferred, with the latter on a two-day Gujarat visit starting Thursday. Sources said Adhikari was scheduled to reach New Delhi on Thursday night to discuss the Bengal cabinet expansion with Shah. However, even with the discussion getting delayed, the full expansion might still happen on the first week of June, said sources.The full expansion of the Bengal cabinet is being considered by BJP’s central leadership.”We expected the full expansion of the Bengal cabinet to happen at the same time as Assam. That did not happen. It…
An FIR has been registered against the cyber fraudsters at Khandeshwar police station Navi Mumbai: A retired banker from New Panvel lost around Rs 8 lakh to an MGL billing update scam on May 1. The 64-year-old man lodged a complaint on the NCCRP after which an FIR of cheating and common intention was registered at Khandeshwar police station on Tuesday.As per the complainant, he used to pay the MGL bills for the piped gas connection at his aged father’s apartment in Classic Kalpataru society in Sector 16, New Panvel.On May 1, around noon, he received a message on his…
New Delhi: Delhi govt has unveiled a draft Bed & Breakfast Policy 2026 that seeks to promote regulated homestay-style accommodation through a simplified online registration system and self-certification regime. The move aims to supplement the city’s conventional hotel infrastructure by encouraging affordable, neighbourhood-based accommodation while also creating additional income opportunities for homeowners and caretakers.“Delhi, which is home to Unesco World Heritage sites and historic monuments and offers food streets, markets and rich cultural experience attracts a diverse set of domestic and international visitors throughout the year. Tourism preferences are evolving globally and many travellers now prefer smaller, community-based and more…
Mphasis CEO Nitin Rakesh said FY27 would be a foundational year for the initiative, with the company expecting a gradual shift in its revenue mix over time Mumbai: Blackstone-backed Mphasis said it invested about Rs 260 crore in building enterprise AI platforms during FY26 while maintaining its EBIT margins, as the company seeks to reposition itself for an AI-driven shift.The company on Wednesday unveiled Tria, an outcome-based enterprise AI platform aimed at bridging the gap between solution design and delivery, and helping enterprises deploy AI for business transformation.Mphasis CEO Nitin Rakesh said FY27 would be a foundational year for the…
Hyderabad: In an era where students are no longer limiting themselves to engineering and medicine, choosing a career has become both exciting and overwhelming. From artificial intelligence (AI) and business analytics to psychology, sustainability and fintech, students today are exposed to an ever-expanding universe of opportunities — but with that abundance comes confusion, anxiety and the fear of making the wrong choice.As students across CBSE, ICSE, IB and State Board schools increasingly navigate different career paths, professional career counselling has quietly emerged as an essential support system. Career counsellors say that over the last few years, especially after the Covid-19…
Chennai: An elderly couple suffered severe burn injuries after a domestic LPG gas cylinder caught fire inside their house in Pulianthope on Tuesday night.The victims — Devaraj, 74, a retired Chennai Corporation sanitary worker, and his wife Muniyammal, 70, a domestic helper — were admitted to KMC Hospital for treatment.Police said the couple lived alone at their residence on Kanniga Puram in Pulianthope. The incident occurred when Muniyammal opened the cooking gas cylinder and left it open for a while. When she attempted to light the stove, it triggered a fire.The flames quickly spread and engulfed both Muniyammal and Devaraj.…
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard uncovered a sophisticated international drug trafficking syndicate using sea routes from Latin America to India by seizing 115kg of cocaine worth Rs 1,150 crore Ahmedabad: In one of the biggest maritime anti-narcotics crackdowns in the country, a joint operation by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard uncovered a sophisticated international drug trafficking syndicate using sea routes from Latin America to India by seizing 115kg of cocaine worth Rs 1,150 crore. Officials said on Wednesday that this was the biggest seizure of cocaine by the Gujarat ATS…
Prayagraj: Sangam city continued to remain in the grip of an intense heatwave on Wednesday as scorching sunshine, hot winds and high humidity made life miserable for residents.The maximum temperature in Prayagraj touched 46.4 degrees Celsius (4.7 degrees above normal), making it the second hottest city in Uttar Pradesh after Banda, which recorded a blistering 47.8 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature settled at 28.6 degrees Celsius.The severe weather conditions became even more uncomfortable due to high moisture levels in the atmosphere. According to weather data, relative humidity ranged between 37% and 41%, causing profuse sweating and making the heat feel…