Guwahati: A dramatic incident unfolded in the heart of Guwahati on Tuesday, leaving a man critically injured after being shot by the husband of a woman with whom he was allegedly having an extramarital affair, confirmed a senior police officer. The incident happened in the Borbari locality, where the victim and the assailant, familiar with…
As Ravichandran Ashwin prepares for his 100th Test match against England in Dharamshala starting Thursday, the Indian spin maestro revealed the behind-the-scenes journey that shaped his cricketing success. In a candid conversation with Anil Kumble on JioCinema’s Spin Maestros, Ashwin shared insights into his self-reflective approach to cricket. Having recently joined the prestigious 500-wicket club,…
Bhubaneswar: Prime minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple development projects in Odisha, worth over Rs 19,600 crore. Addressing the gathering, he also virtually flagged off two passenger trains and a freight train, and emphasising the significance of these projects in the sectors of railways, oil & gas, road, transport & highways…
Thane: A 67-year-old former managing director of a multinational company in Thane fell prey to online fraud, losing a staggering Rs 4.80 crore. The Thane police’s cyber cell has registered an FIR against three individuals accused of duping the victim by posing as officials from central agencies. The fraudsters, under the guise of intercepting a…
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is spearheading efforts to transform Hyderabad into a vibrant 24×7 city, unveiling plans to boost the night economy in commercial hubs like Hi-Tec City. The initiative aims to keep establishments open round-the-clock, fostering economic growth and creating employment opportunities. To implement this vision, the chief minister has directed officials…
Bhubaneswar: CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) organised a one-day skill development programme on “Training Cum Demonstration on Pond Ash Bricks Technology” under the CSIR Integrated Skill initiative. More than 25 participants from diverse sectors attended the event, hosted at the Centre for Waste Utilization of Environment & Sustainability Department, here on Monday. Dr…
Mumbai: In an entertaining grand finale, Vaibhav Gupta, known as ‘Kanpur ka Tarana’, emerged victorious in the prestigious singing reality show Indian Idol’s 14th season. Securing the coveted trophy, Vaibhav also claimed a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh and a sleek ‘Hot and Techy’ Brezza car. The other five finalists were – Shubhadeep Das…
Shimla: In response to the closure of roads in Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti Valley due to heavy snowfall, authorities successfully evacuated 81 stranded tourists to safer places, as reported by the police on Monday. The state emergency operation centre reported that more than 650 roads, including five national highways, remained closed on Monday due to avalanches…
Two schools in Tamil Nadu, the PSBB Millennium School in Coimbatore and a private school in Kancheepuram district, had received bomb threats. The PSBB Millennium School received an email on Sunday night, while a hoax call targeted the second school on Monday morning, sparking fear among students, staff and parents. Promptly responding to the alerts,…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Odisha on March 5 and expected to inaugurate and lay foundation stone of diverse projects worth over Rs 19,600 crore in Chandikhole and Jajpur. The projects span key sectors such as oil & gas, railways, road, transport & highways and atomic energy. Modi will inaugurate the…
