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(Clockwise from top left) Barrister Mohammed Yaseen Nurie, who served as a minister in B G Kher’s cabinet; a letter from Nehru is among the many such communications received by Nurie; handwritten postcards(Clockwise from top left) Barrister Mohammed Yaseen Nurie, who served as a minister in B G Kher’s cabinet; a letter from Nehru is among the many such communications received by Nurie; handwritten postcards(Clockwise from top left) Barrister Mohammed Yaseen Nurie, who served as a minister in B G Kher’s cabinet; a letter from Nehru is among the many such communications received by Nurie; handwritten postcards(Clockwise from top left)…

New Delhi: The crime branch has arrested the main accused who, along with his associates, took a businessman and his family hostage and robbed them at their home in Golf Links in April.The armed robbery was reported on April 17, when the family’s help, Sushil, had employed only four-five days ago, facilitated the entry of five-six accomplices, who looted jewellery, cash and other valuables. A case was registered, and three accused were arrested earlier. A few are still absconding.Deputy commissioner of police (crime) Sanjeev Kumar Yadav said main accused Hasan was arrested after police received information that he would come…

An emerging concern among IT employees is ‘technostress’, which is mental fatigue caused by digital engagement beyond a certain limit Hyderabad: Excessive screen exposure, endless notifications, late night calls, virtual meetings and work-related pressure is making several Information Technology (IT) employees reach out to mental health experts to deal with ‘technostress’.An emerging concern among IT employees is ‘technostress’, which is mental fatigue caused by digital engagement beyond a certain limit, said a psychologist associated with a prominent MNC.Observing that there is a rise in work pressure and a feeling of burnout that is impacting IT employees, many software firms are…

Mylapore GCC gym lies shut Chennai: A Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) gym on Rosary Church Street in Mylapore has remained locked for more than six months without any public notice, cutting off access to one of the neighborhood’s free fitness facilities.The building now appears neglected, with old tires, discarded two-wheelers and litter strewn across the entrance and compound. Residents said the prolonged closure and poor upkeep had raised concerns about possible misuse of the space for anti-social activities. “Many people used to come and use the gym in the mornings,” said Durai R, a resident who has lived in the…

The case involves Sagar Fultaria, who was arrested in July 2025 by the Morbi police on charges of land grabbing and forgery Ahmedabad: Nearly 10 months after the arrest of an accused in connection with a land-grab scam in Morbi, the Gujarat high court has held his arrest illegal and ordered him to be set free immediately.The case involves Sagar Fultaria, who was arrested in July 2025 by the Morbi police on charges of land grabbing and forgery. Earlier, the high court rejected Fultaria’s anticipatory bail application considering the gravity of the offence. After his arrest, the courts denied him…

Prayagraj: The city traffic police will now enforce restrictions on the movement of e-rickshaws on several busy routes, including the Ram Bagh flyover, from June 1 under a monthlong pilot project.The new traffic arrangement was initially scheduled to come into effect from May 21, but authorities postponed its implementation in view of Ganga Dussehra, Bakrid and various competitive examinations. According to the traffic police, the revised plan will now remain in force for one month beginning June 1.Traffic police officials said barriers would be installed at designated no-entry points and additional personnel deployed to ensure compliance. Awareness campaigns will also…

Bhubaneswar: With northern Odisha districts reporting majority of lightning deaths in the state, Fakir Mohan University with the help of Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) organised a master trainer workshop to strengthen awareness, preparedness and risk reduction measures against lightning hazards across northern Odisha recently.While inaugurating the programme, university vice-chancellor Santosh Kumar Tripathy emphasised the need to create grassroots-level ambassadors for lightning safety and work towards the goal of zero lightning casualties in northern Odisha. “If people, especially farmers and agricultural workers, know how to get respite from lightning, they can try to save themselves from the jaws of…

Guwahati: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday evacuated 132 stranded NCC cadets of Assam from Imphal after sudden road blockades disrupted their return journey following the conclusion of the NER NCC Flying Camp on Wednesday.The National Cadet Corps stated on X, “In view of the prevailing situation in Manipur, cadets from Jorhat and Guwahati were unable to travel home by road. The IAF conducted a special airlift operation on 23 May 2026 comprising three AN-32 aircraft evacuating 60 cadets to Jorhat and 72 cadets to Guwahati. The prompt support extended by IAF has provided solace and comfort to the…

ITBP officers and personnel Kanpur: The Kanpur Commissioner of Police office saw unusual scenes Saturday morning when around 15 vehicles, including jeeps and trucks, carrying around 60 ITBP officers and personnel, arrived and surrounded the premises, accusing district govt medical officers of shielding doctors of a private hospital in a case involving the amputation of the hand of a fellow jawan’s mother.On May 19, Vikas Singh of ITBP’s 32 battalion stationed at Maharajpur, created a stir after he reached the CP Office, carrying his mother’s amputated hand and alleging gross medical negligence by the private hospital.Accusing cops of inaction, the…

Ludhiana: Local hospitals report a surge in heatstroke admissions, including severe pediatric and geriatric cases, as a prolonged heatwave pushes local emergency networks to their limits.The spike in climate-induced medical emergencies has prompted leading critical care specialists to issue urgent public health warnings, as overstretched power grids leave vulnerable families without air conditioning during the hottest hours of the day.At the state-run Civil Hospital, internal medicine specialist Dr. Sukhdeep Kaur reported admitting heatstroke patients on alternate days, with individuals presenting with high-grade fevers, acute anxiety, and neurological restlessness.The impact is significantly more severe in the private sector and among pediatric…