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Thane: Twenty-two families living in a Mumbra building have been asked to evacuate within 24 hours after a portion of its slab collapsed on Saturday evening, exposing serious structural defects, civic officials said on Sunday.No injuries were reported in the incident in one of the rooms of the ground-plus-five-storey Dhoom Apartment near Sania Hall in Chand Nagar, Kausa, Mumbra.“The nearly 20-year-old building has been classified as a Category C-1 structure, indicating it is in an extremely dangerous condition. Following the slab collapse, cracks were also found in the building’s columns, raising concerns about its structural stability,” said Deepak Zinjad, deputy…

NEW DELHI: A clash broke out at the residence of Independent MP from Purnea, Pappu Yadav, in Delhi on Sunday while he was addressing a press conference.According to news agency ANI, a man allegedly carrying a knife created a commotion during the event. The MP’s supporters intervened and overpowered him before the situation could escalate.Pappu Yadav’s lawyer accused the Delhi Police of failing to provide adequate security despite alleged threats against the MP.”This exposes the failure of the Delhi Police. It reveals the conspiratorial conduct of the Delhi Police, showing how, in collusion with the ruling party, they are abetting…

The deceased has been identified as Deepak Kumar, a native of Meerut and a constable of the 2021 batch LUCKNOW: A 28-year-old Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) constable allegedly died by suicide after hanging himself from a ceiling fan inside his barracks at the 10th Battalion PAC campus in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district on Sunday morning. Preliminary investigations indicate that the constable had been struggling with depression and was reportedly burdened by heavy debts allegedly incurred through online gaming.The deceased has been identified as Deepak Kumar, a native of Meerut and a constable of the 2021 batch posted with the 10th…

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor addresses a news conference in Patna on Sunday Patna: Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Sunday said his party has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Patna police, accusing them of illegally detaining party functionaries and supporters during the Bankipur assembly byelection at the behest of the BJP.Addressing a news conference in Patna, Kishor alleged that 54 people, including several Bankipur residents, were detained for two days before polling began on Thursday. He raised questions over the role of Patna police in the byelection and alleged that Patna SSP Kartikeya K Sharma acted…

The decorated Pahari MandirBananas sold for Rs 70-80 a dozen against Rs 60 earlier in the weekThe decorated Pahari MandirBananas sold for Rs 70-80 a dozen against Rs 60 earlier in the weekThe decorated Pahari Mandir Ranchi: Markets across the city wore a festive look on Sunday as devotees stocked up on fruits, flowers and puja essentials ahead of the first Monday of Shravan, among the busiest days of the holy month at Shiva temples.The surge in demand sent prices of several offerings northwards. Bananas, among the most sought after fruits for puja, sold for Rs 70-80 a dozen against…

EB raids a city market The Enforcement Branch raids at Garia Bazar to inspect the market prices of good Kolkata: A sharp spike in vegetable prices over the past week has left households across Kolkata and its adjoining districts grappling with soaring kitchen expenses, as the cost of several daily vegetables has nearly doubled following supply disruptions and erratic monsoon conditions.Brinjal and green chillies have recorded the steepest increase, with retail prices climbing to Rs 120-150 per kg and around Rs 200 per kg, respectively. Just 10 days ago, both were selling for less than Rs 60-70 a kg in…

Handwara, Aug 01: The death of 86 year old Mohan Lal, a Kashmiri Pandit who chose to stay in his native village despite decades of turmoil, brought together the entire village of Khano Bababgud on Saturday as Muslim neighbours performed his last rites and bid him a heartfelt farewell.Mohan Lal had been battling cancer for a long time. Living in poor financial condition, he depended largely on the support of local residents during his illness. Villagers said they stood by him through his difficult days, helping him with his daily needs and ensuring he never felt abandoned.While thousands of Kashmiri…

PUNE: A family of three allegedly attempted suicide by inhaling poisonous fumes from coal mixed with a chemical inside their rented flat in Pimpri’s Morwadi, police said.The man died at the scene, while his wife and 19-year-old daughter, who were admitted to hospital in critical condition, later died during treatment.The incident took place on Saturday morning.The deceased have been identified as Vinod Pillai (50), his wife Shailaja (45), and their daughter Purnima (19).According to police, the family had been living in the second-floor flat for the past two years. A note recovered from the house and another found on Vinod…

Bengaluru: On-demand house-help platforms Snabbit and Urban Company’s InstaHelp crossed one lakh completed jobs each on Sunday, as competition in the young category pushed the price of an hour’s household work to as little as Rs 29 in some locations.Snabbit said it had completed over 1.15 lakh jobs by 6.50 pm on August 2. The number was expected to rise further before the end of the day.Urban Company separately said InstaHelp crossed one lakh delivered orders at 5.54 pm. It, too, expected the final count to be higher. The company described it as a peak-day figure and said sustained performance…

Berhampur: A 36-year-old man allegedly cut off his tongue with a knife at Maa Kali temple in Hansatuli, Ganjam district, early on Sunday.The victim was identified as Kiran Patra, a father of two and resident of Hansatuli. He was working as a labourer and had returned to the village recently. Police suspect he may have severed his tongue due to family dispute.Locals who visited the temple in the morning, found him lying in a pool of blood near the temple gate. They informed his family members and the local police. He was taken to MKCG Medical College and Hospital where…