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The 70 girl students to appear for UPSC prelims on Sunday Mysuru: On Sunday, when thousands of candidates across the state will appear for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Preliminary Examination, the students of Maharani’s Women’s Commerce and Management College is set to create history.Out of 120 MCom students at the college, as many as 70 will appear for the prelims — a first for any institution in the state. According to Niranjana Babu HS, head of the department, the initiative began in late Feb. “Most of our students are from rural areas with moderate economic backgrounds. We wanted…
Jaipur: More than a month after a 36-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide in Jaipur, Muhana police have registered a case of abetment to suicide and domestic cruelty against her husband, an executive engineer posted in Tonk district, after CCTV footage allegedly showing repeated assault and abuse surfaced from the deceased woman’s mobile phone.The deceased, identified as Anu Meena, allegedly died by suicide on April 7 at her residence in Balaji Vihar under Muhana police station limits. Police said she hanged herself using a scarf after reportedly making a video call to her husband, Gautam Meena, who is posted as…
Dhanbad: Deputy development commissioner (DDC) Sunny Raj pulled up medical officers in-charge (MOICs) over unsatisfactory works in institutional deliveries, first -trimester registration, no scalpel vasectomy (NSV), and other key indicators.Reviewing the functioning of the health department, the DDC directed MOICs to strategise micro-level planning to ensure quality healthcare services for people in their respective blocks. “Hold meetings with public representatives to generate awareness about facilities available at health centres. Also, inspect private hospitals and take strict action in case of irregularities,” he asked officials.Urging the MOICs to perform duties with dedication and face challenges with responsibility, he said, “Be prepared…
Arjun Tendulkar (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Arjun Tendulkar finally made his debut for Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday after being handed his maiden LSG cap ahead of the team’s final IPL 2026 league match against Punjab Kings at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.Arjun also got an opportunity to bat and remained unbeaten on five as LSG, after being put into bat by Punjab Kings, posted 196/6 in their 20 overs. LSG captain Rishabh Pant introduced Arjun into the attack immediately after the Powerplay.The young left-arm pacer impressed in his very first over, conceding just four runs and not allowing…
The society’s case centred on the risk posed by a locked and obstructed fire escape staircase Mumbai: A south Mumbai housing society won a legal battle for safety after 14 years as a court ordered restoration of the first-floor emergency fire exit and demolition of an illegal room directly beneath its staircase in two months.Upholding the grievance of the 56-year-old New Akash Ganga Cooperative Housing Society on Bhulabhai Desai Road, the court said since the exit is meant to serve as an escape route in case of a fire, there should be no encroachment.The ground floor space was illegally turned…
Chennai: DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant on Saturday made a veiled attack on TVK, saying that the 2026 election was a victory for fantasy and illusion.She issued a statement asking the party men not to get dejected on seeing the election results. “Based on the interests of our party men, we aligned with the DMK-led secular progressive alliance (SPA) and won a single seat out of 10 constituencies in which we contested. The 2026 election victory (for TVK) was not just due to change in people’s mindset but was a victory for fantasy and illusion,” Premallatha said.Thanking the people of…
Mangaluru: A coalition of community-based organisations in Mangaluru has strongly condemned the proposed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced by the Union govt in March. The coalition includes the Coalition of Sex Workers’, Sexual & Gender Minority Rights (CSGMR), Sarathya Karnataka State Level Federation of Unique Sexuality community-based organisations, and Navasahaja Samudaya Sanghatane, Mangaluru.Addressing mediapersons on Saturday, the groups alleged that the amendment could seriously harm the rights of transgender and gender-diverse communities, and weaken existing protections related to equality, dignity, and identity. They said it undermines the right to self-identification affirmed by the Supreme Court in…
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Ranchi: A 38-year-old Army jawan was arrested for allegedly molesting a 23-year-old college student in the city on Friday, police said on Saturday. Police said the accused is a native of Haryana and his unit is posted in Ranchi.Police officer Rupesh Kumar said the jawan, allegedly intoxicated, molested the girl near a chowk on Friday. He said the accused was identified and caught after police examined footage from CCTV cameras and carried out further investigation.He added, “Police informed the commanding officer of the jawan before making the arrest. CCTV footage was produced before the court, which sent him to judicial…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Saturday took suo motu cognisance of the Twisha Sharma death case. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant is likely to consider the matter on Monday, news agency ANI reported.The case, involving allegations of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide against Twisha’s husband and in-laws, including a retired district judge. Also read: Twisha Sharma case timelineTwisha Sharma, a Noida-based model-turned-actor, had married advocate Samarth Singh, son of retired district judge Giribala Singh, in December 2025 and moved to Bhopal’s Katara Hills area.On May 12, Twisha was found dead at her in-laws’…