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Albino (sunflower-white) squirrel spotted in CISF campus in DeoliAlbino (sunflower-white) squirrel spotted in CISF campus in DeoliAlbino (sunflower-white) squirrel spotted in CISF campus in DeoliAlbino (sunflower-white) squirrel spotted in CISF campus in DeoliAlbino (sunflower-white) squirrel spotted in CISF campus in Deoli Bhilwara: A rare albino squirrel has been spotted in Tonk district, nearly a year after its previous sighting, delighting wildlife enthusiasts and forest officials.The white squirrel was seen in the forested campus of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in Deoli amid a cluster of neem trees. A CISF official captured the rare sighting on a mobile phone.Wildlife experts…

Ranchi/Dhanbad: Chief justice of Jharkhand high court Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak on Saturday observed that while artificial intelligence and modern technology have transformed the way people work and learn, they cannot replace human emotions, values and wisdom.Addressing as chief guest at National University of Study and Research in Law’s orientation programme for the newly admitted students, he remarked that a person’s thoughts shape language, language influences actions, actions become habits, habits form values, and values ultimately determine one’s destiny.He encouraged students to embrace every experience in life, whether favourable or challenging, as an opportunity to learn and grow.Meanwhile, addressing faculty…

Srinagar, Aug 01 : In a swift and professional investigation, Srinagar Police cracked a blind murder case within six hours of the recovery of an unidentified dead body, leading to the arrest of two accused involved in the crime.On 30 July 2026, Police Station Khanyar received information regarding an unidentified dead body wrapped in gunny bags lying in the Babademb Canal beneath Baba Dawood Khakhi Bridge, Khanyar. Accordingly, FIR No. 49/2026 under Sections 103 and 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered, and investigation was taken up.Considering the gravity of the offence, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted…

Nathula Border gate (ANI image) Border trade through the Nathula Pass in East Sikkim, a key segment of the ancient Silk Route connecting India and China, resumed on Saturday after remaining suspended for nearly six years. A formal reopening ceremony was held at Nathula, with officials from both countries participating in the event.The trade route had remained closed since 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent border tensions between India and China.Welcoming the resumption of trade, Anil Gupta, General Secretary of the Indo-China Nathula Border Traders Welfare Association, thanked Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang for his efforts in…

BENGALURU: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday said the state government has urged the Centre to simplify drought management guidelines while maintaining its firm position on the Cauvery water dispute.Kharge said the monsoon season is only halfway through and Karnataka needs more flexible norms to effectively handle the changing situation. “We have appealed to the Centre for drought management. Only 50% of the monsoon has ended. The Centre’s guidelines will be followed only after the rainy season is over. For that, the Centre has been requested to simplify the central rules,” he told ANI.The state minister also targeted Union Minister…

Cuttack: In a stinging indictment of judicial indiscipline, Orissa high court has described a trial court’s refusal to comply with its earlier direction in a cheque dishonour case as judicial ‘harakiri’, warning that such conduct, if tolerated, would erode public confidence in the justice delivery system.Considering a petition filed by the accused and quashing the Jan 12, 2026 order of the judicial magistrate first class (JMFC), Jajpur Road, Justice V Narasingh observed that while subordinate courts are free to exercise their jurisdiction independently, they cannot ignore binding directions issued by superior courts.“The edifice of the judiciary rests upon a hierarchical…

ERODE: DMK general secretary Duraimurugan on Saturday removed former minister ‘Thoppu’ Venkatachalam from his position as Erode central district secretary of the party. “Thoppu Venkatachalam, the in-charge for Erode central district, is relieved from that responsibility. The assembly constituencies belonging to Erode central district are reallocated as follows: Perundurai constituency is included in Erode south district, and Bhavani constituency is included in Erode north district. They will be administered by the respective district party secretaries,” Duraimurugan stated in a statement. Venkatachalam expressed disappointment over the development. “During the AIADMK regime, I had served as an MLA for ten years. I…

The proposals aim to resolve a drainage problem that submerges stretches of the highway every monsoon and disrupts connectivity between Haryana and RajasthanThe proposals aim to resolve a drainage problem that submerges stretches of the highway every monsoon and disrupts connectivity between Haryana and RajasthanThe proposals aim to resolve a drainage problem that submerges stretches of the highway every monsoon and disrupts connectivity between Haryana and RajasthanThe proposals aim to resolve a drainage problem that submerges stretches of the highway every monsoon and disrupts connectivity between Haryana and RajasthanThe proposals aim to resolve a drainage problem that submerges stretches of…

Farmers transplant paddy saplings in a waterlogged field in Morigaon district Guwahati: Floods have jeopardised farmers’ livelihoods in upper Assam, with silt and mud deposits leaving large tracts unsuitable for paddy cultivation.Minister Pijush Hazarika on Saturday announced alternative cultivation support for affected farmers, including fruit saplings and assistance for rabi crops.The agriculture and irrigation departments discussed relief measures for nearly one lakh farmers in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat. In Sivasagar, floods have affected nearly one lakh families across three constituencies and damaged the fields of around 60,000 families.“The govt is preparing to assist farmers through two methods — providing…

Mangaluru: A 61-year-old woman allegedly lost Rs 16.2 lakh after being lured into an online investment scam she discovered through a Facebook advertisement in April. According to a complaint filed at the CEN Crime police station, the woman clicked on a link in the advertisement and joined a Telegram group.An unidentified person, using phone numbers with the United Kingdom country code, allegedly contacted her and explained the investment scheme. The person allegedly promised high returns if she invested larger sums. Believing the claims, the woman transferred Rs 20,372 to a bank account provided by the suspect on April 18. She…