Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a halt to what was described as unlawful commercial construction on the premises of the Ram Janki temple in Shankargarh. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij Shailendra ruled that the court cannot intervene in matters related to…
Ghaziabad: A 58-year-old biology teacher deployed as a Booth Level Officer (BLO) for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive died at his home in Nehru Nagar, Modinagar, officials said on Saturday. Lal Mohan Singh, who taught at Modi Science and Commerce Inter College, reportedly died of a brain haemorrhage on Friday night, according to district…
Lucknow: Odisha produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Assam by 73 runs in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26 clash at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium B, here on Saturday. After being sent in to bat, Odisha posted a strong 171/4 in 20 overs, powered by an explosive unbeaten…
Panaji: A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in North Goa claimed at least 23 lives after midnight on Saturday, authorities said. The blaze, reportedly triggered by a cylinder explosion, tore through Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora during peak tourist season, leaving the state in shock. Chief minister Pramod Sawant confirmed that most of…
New Delhi: A 27-year-old law student from Delhi University was allegedly stabbed to death after a dispute with relatives in south Delhi’s Sangam Vihar on Friday morning, police said. The incident took place around 11.30 am, when police received a PCR call reporting a violent altercation. Responding officers found the victim, identified as Md Irshad,…
The draw for the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026 was unveiled on Friday at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, officially setting the stage for the largest edition of the tournament. Hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the event promises more matches, more teams and several high-voltage group clashes. A major…
Bengaluru: In a major breakthrough against inter-state smuggling, Bengaluru Police have seized red sandalwood worth Rs 1.75 crore and arrested five individuals involved in transporting the logs. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, police teams intercepted vehicles carrying the illegal timber in the Hulimavu and RT Nagar police station limits. The consignments were being smuggled in…
Lucknow: Odisha scraped home by the narrowest of margins, defeating Railways by one run in a cliffhanger at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, here on Thursday. After posting 169/5, Odisha held their nerve to bowl out Railways for 168 in 20 overs and secure a dramatic win. Winning the toss…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet has given administrative approval for a three-lane twin tunnel road connecting Mehkri Circle and Hebbal Junction, aiming to reduce the heavy traffic bottlenecks that plague the stretch on a daily basis. Briefing reporters on Thursday, law and parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil said the Urban Development Department will implement the project…
Jajpur (Odisha): In a major crackdown on organised crime, Odisha Police have arrested 14 members of an armed burglary gang operating across multiple districts and recovered stolen property valued at around Rs 40 lakh. As part of the operation, police also seized a four-wheeler, motorcycles, weapons and 15 mobile phones allegedly used during the crimes….
