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Akola: A police constable posted in Akola has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman under the pretext of marriage.The accused, Sachin Gaikwad, was serving as a driver in the Motor Transport (MT) department of the Akola Police. According to the complaint filed by the survivor, she met Gaikwad while undergoing training for police recruitment.Police officials said that the accused gradually developed a relationship with the woman and allegedly promised to marry her. Taking advantage of her trust, he repeatedly sexually assaulted her over a period of time.The matter came to light after the survivor realised that she…

Kolkata: A 40-year-old woman, Sahazadi Khatoon, from Taltala underwent a six-hour surgery at NRS Medical College after doctors removed an abdominal tumour the size of a beachball. A biopsy revealed the mass as Myxoid Liposarcoma, a rare malignant cancer. She returned home from the hospital on Saturday.Doctors said the sheer size of the lesion made it an incredibly high-risk case, with the surgical team navigating a ‘minefield’ of major blood vessels and vital organs to remove the mass. “The tumour was abutting the body’s largest vessels, requiring extreme precision to ensure no catastrophic bleeding occurred,” said a surgeon.Doctors said the…

Jammu, May 23: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), PWD (R&B), Anil Kumar Singh on Saturday visited Village GolPattan under the Vibrant Village Programme. The visit aimed to assess the on-ground requirements and interact with the locals to accelerate inclusive development in the border village. On the occasion, MLA Marh, Surinder Kumar Bhagat; Deputy Commissioner Jammu Dr. Rakesh Minhas, Engineer-in-Chief, Chief Engineer, Director Finance (R&B) and other district officers of Jammu were also present. Speaking on the occasion, Anil Kumar Singh said that the Vibrant Village Programme is a flagship initiative of the Government of India to ensure comprehensive development of border villages. He stated that…

The CBI’s investigation into Twisha Sharma’s death will focus on a “trigger point” preceding her distress messages. BHOPAL: A possible “trigger point” preceding the moment newlywed Twisha Sharma allegedly began expressing distress to her family is expected to become a central focus of the investigation once the CBI formally takes over the probe into her death, sources said.According to sources, investigators are likely to reconstruct the final days leading up to Twisha’s death to determine whether a specific development coincided with the alleged messages she sent to her mother describing suffocation, emotional trauma and distress.The focus of the inquiry is…

Police arrested two suspects, Karthik (L) and Mohan (R) COIMBATORE: A 10-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and murdered by her neighbour in Coimbatore on Thursday night, triggering protests and widespread condemnation on Saturday as the news spread.The child had gone missing around 5pm on Thursday while playing outside her house at Pallapalayam, where the family had moved 20 days ago. After her parents told the police, a case was registered by 10pm. Police formed five teams and started scanning footage from CCTV cameras in the area.Around 6pm on Friday, police found the child’s body near the Kannampalayam lake near Sulur.…

Amritsar: As 2027 assembly election preparations gather pace in Punjab, the Amritsar North constituency is fast emerging as one of the most closely watched urban battlegrounds, drawing in major political names, seasoned leaders, and a growing pool of independent contenders.Unlike rural segments, Amritsar North is primarily an urban constituency where voter concerns are largely centered around civic issues such as clean roads, uninterrupted electricity, sanitation, and sewerage systems, with relatively lesser emphasis on religious or identity-based politics. This civic-first voter base is expected to play a decisive role in shaping the electoral outcome. In the 2022 Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi…

Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed officials to accord the highest priority to the speedy and transparent disposal of revenue-related cases, asserting that disputes linked to land and revenue directly impact common citizens, farmers’ interests and social harmony.Reviewing the progress of pending cases in revenue courts, Yogi said that unnecessary delays in such matters would not be tolerated under any circumstances. He instructed that accountability be fixed on officers and employees responsible for cases remaining pending beyond the prescribed time limit and appropriate action be ensured against them.The CM stressed that the efficiency of revenue courts should be…

Patna: CM Samrat Choudhary on Saturday triggered political buzz with a veiled swipe at the opposition RJD while speaking about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in policing and traffic management in Patna.“We have installed advanced AI cameras for traffic management at many locations in Patna. These systems are incredibly precise. In fact, if we instruct the AI to catch those wearing a green ‘gamchha’, the AI will catch them instantly,” Samrat said.The remark drew murmurs and laughter from the audience, as the green ‘gamchha’ is widely associated with RJD workers and senior leaders, including Tejashwi Yadav. In 2021, RJD…

Nagpur: What should have been a routine examination turned into yet another episode of confusion at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar College, Deekshabhoomi, on Saturday. Students of BA Mass Communication Semester IV (NEP) students reached the centre for their ‘Political Communication’ paper but the college officials said that Nagpur University (NU) had not informed them about holding the exam in advance.According to the centre in-charge, the university’s attendance sheet showed zero students for the paper until Friday evening, leaving officials unaware of the scheduled examination. The revised list, they said, surfaced only minutes before the 9.30am paper, leaving little time for preparation.Centre…

Kolkata: The state govt has initiated the process of implementing the Centre’s PM Vishwakarma Yojana in Bengal, aimed at improving the socio-economic condition of traditional artisans and craftspeople. The move comes days after chief minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged that the previous Trinamool Congress govt had “deliberately” prevented the implementation of the scheme in the state, and said the govt would formally approach the Union MSME ministry to facilitate its rollout.Accordingly, a high-level meeting was held on Friday, attended by Dr Rajneesh, additional secretary and development commissioner of the Union MSME ministry, and state chief secretary Manoj Agarwal. The meeting was…