Cuttack: Deepu Kisku and Ambika Golari emerged as the standout performers on the opening day of the 19th Annual Athletic Meet of Ravenshaw University, clinching multiple top positions across events, here on Monday. In the men’s category, Deepu Kisku secured first place in the 800m and 1500m races, while also finishing third in the 400m…
Somnath (Gujarat): Close to five lakh devotees are likely to visit the famous Somnath Temple during the Mahashivratri festival this weekend, officials said. Authorities have seen a rise in the number of visitors after last month’s Somnath Swabhiman Parv, and an even larger turnout is expected on February 15, when Mahashivratri will be celebrated. Preparations…
Dehradun: Nearly 20 acres of land located close to the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun has come under the scanner over its alleged allotment for setting up an Islamic educational institution. The land was reportedly allotted about 20 years ago during the Congress government’s tenure. A preliminary inquiry by Vikasnagar sub-divisional magistrate Vinod Kumar…
Mumbai: Tracy Edwards, the great-granddaughter of Stephen Meredith Edwards, who served as Mumbai’s Police Commissioner between 1909 and 1916, visited the Mumbai Police Museum on Monday to honour his legacy. During her visit to the museum at Crawford Market, she saw the restored bust of her great-grandfather and spent time interacting with senior officers at…
Kanpur: At least six people were hurt on Sunday afternoon after a high-end Lamborghini allegedly driven by the son of a well-known tobacco businessman crashed into pedestrians and two-wheelers on VIP Road in Kanpur’s Gwaltoli area. According to police, the accident took place around 3.15 pm near Rev-3 Mall. The luxury car, said to be…
Kolkata: In a heartwarming build-up to their historic T20 World Cup match against Scotland on February 9, members of the Italian cricket team spent time with children at Eden Gardens here on Sunday. A total of 32 boys and girls from city schools took part in a lively cricket session where they bowled, batted and…
Kolkata: Kolkata Metro has introduced a special audio message across several stations on its North-South corridor, urging people not to take extreme steps and to seek help during moments of distress. The announcement, launched on Sunday in collaboration with an FM radio channel, comes after a worrying rise in suicide attempts along the Blue Line…
Rajkot: Odisha produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Assam by 106 runs in the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy 2025-26 (Elite) at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, here on Sunday. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Odisha posted a strong total of 278 for 4 in 50 overs. The innings was built around…
Faridabad: A 58-year-old Haryana Police inspector lost his life while trying to rescue people after a high-thrill swing collapsed at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela on Saturday evening. At least 13 people were injured in the incident. Inspector Jagdish Prasad, who was on duty at the fairgrounds, suffered fatal head injuries when part of the…
Kochi: Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the new building of the Cochin Cancer Research Centre at Kalamassery on Monday, officials said. The event is scheduled for 3 pm and will be attended by health minister Veena George and industries minister P Rajeev. According to a statement from the health minister’s office, the new…
