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Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde’s office, BSE and metro network received bomb threats on Friday MUMBAI: Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde received a bomb threat on her official email on Friday morning, warning of explosions at multiple locations in the city ahead of Independence Day, reported news agency ANI.Security agencies have launched an investigation into the matter.The threatening email, received by the Mayor’s office, allegedly claimed that bomb blasts would be carried out in Mumbai before August 15 and specifically threatened the Mayor’s office, the Mumbai Metro network, schools and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).The email reportedly urged parents not to send…
’Rain changes the rhythm of a city’ (Pic: @delhibyfoot) In the season of Malhar, Delhi reveals a side of itself that summer keeps hidden. While summer keeps people indoors, the rains draw them out – monuments washed clean, gardens in hues of green, forest trails dotted with fungi, and streets where seasonal treats like ghevar make for the perfect pit stop. So, grab a colourful umbrella or carry a raincoat and step out. The rains offer a fleeting chance to see Delhi at its greenest and brightest.‘Monsoon makes heritage walks a sensory experience’“Rain changes the rhythm of a city. Stone…
A 19-year-old B Tech student at IISc allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room. (Representational image) BENGALURU: A 19-year-old B Tech student at IISc allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room here, police said on Friday.The deceased, identified as Rakshan, hailed from Chikkaballapura district, they said.According to police, a handwritten note was recovered from the room. Its contents are being examined.Police said that they are verifying whether he was under any stress due to academic pressure or if there was any other reason that drove him to take the extreme step.The deceased was found hanging in his room…
Hyderabad: Telangana high court on Thursday directed Election Commission and state govt to file their counters in a petition filed by Adivasi Sena, a tribal rights society, seeking directions to poll authorities to delete illegally enrolled non-tribal voters from electoral rolls in the Agency areas (areas under the Fifth Schedule) during the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) exercise. Areas falling under the Fifth Schedule (of the Constitution) are designated to safeguard local land rights, culture, and governance of tribals in these areas.A division bench, comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin, passed the directions before adjourning the…
The fund will support de-addiction programmes and campaigns on the ill-effects of alcohol consumption. CHENNAI: In a major push to reform the state’s liquor retail network under TASMAC, augment revenues, and address system-wide environmental flaws, the state government on Friday introduced a bill proposing an additional ‘Environmental and Social Welfare Cess’ on the sale of alcoholic liquor.The proceeds generated from the proposed levy will be funneled into a dedicated fund for public welfare initiatives and environmental mitigation.According to the bill’s statement of objects and reasons, the fund will primarily support comprehensive rehabilitation and de-addiction programmes, as well as state-wide campaigns…
Ahmedabad: More than 90 first-year students from diploma and degree engineering programmes at Apravit University, Gandhinagar, visited the Toy House at the Centre of Toy Science on the Children’s Research University campus in Sector 20 as part of an educational tour.During the visit, the students explored facilities such as the Toy Lab, Toy Library, STEM Lab and Puzzle Lab. They interacted with a variety of educational toys, scientific models, puzzles and experimental setups designed to encourage experiential learning and provide exposure to innovative teaching methods that combine play with education.The students participated in several hands-on activities that helped them understand…
Commuters wade through a waterlogged road in city on Thursday Kanpur: Kanpurites are likely to receive more rainfall in the next 24 hours, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting active monsoon conditions across all districts of the Kanpur division. Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms is expected in most areas, while some places may witness heavy showers.In Kanpur Nagar, the sky is likely to remain heavily clouded throughout the day, with moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected. The probability of rain has been pegged at 80% to 92%. The maximum temperature is expected to remain between 30…
Pune: A 49-year-old landowner was allegedly stabbed to death by a homeless man following a dispute over the latter’s alleged stalking of a woman associated with a women’s meditation centre in Baner around 11.30am on Thursday.After the attack, the suspect walked into the Chatushrungi police station, from where he was handed over to the Baner police for further legal action.The deceased was identified as Ghanshyam Sanjay Raikar, a resident of Baner. The suspect, Solomon Shendge (49), was arrested later in the day.According to the police, Raikar owned the land where the incident occurred and had established the meditation centre on…
Panaji: With fissures emerging within the opposition parties, environmentalists and civic activists have laid out six demands for the opposition parties. Reiterating that a divided opposition gives the current BJP-led govt an advantage, the activists working together under the Priority Goa group said that the six demands will act as “boundary lines” for the opposition parties.Activists who have been at the helm of the demand to scrap Section 39A and the Kala Academy repair protests said that the opposition needs to set all the differences aside. The activists have volunteered to coordinate between the four political parties and if required…
Mohali: The Saanjh Rahat Kendra launched in Mohali has emerged as Punjab Police’s model for supporting women in distress, with the initiative now replicated in Fatehgarh Sahib, Ludhiana and Jalandhar, DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday.Over the past two years, the four centres have registered 1,069 cases and screened 1,656 women, providing counselling, legal aid, rehabilitation and police assistance. Yadav said the centres have helped women access shelter, legal support and timely intervention in cases of violence and distress.Special DGP Gurpreet Kaur Deo said the Saanjh Rahat Kendra offers counselling, legal aid and police support under one roof. Punjab Police…