Alleging that the BJP prioritised billionaire Gautam Adani, who attended the Rath Yatra, over the people, the opposition party said the state government has turned Odishas holiest festival into a private event for billionaires, cronies, and camera crews, at the cost of ordinary devotees

Sleuths of the nine-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the incident also found that the three accused, Monojit Mishra, Pratim Mukherjee and Zaid Ahmed, had a history of sexually harassing female students of the college. The fourth accused is the colleges security guard

Each time I board a plane, I realise how like dodos we are, simply not created for the open skies. The airport brings out our inner idiot, making us absurd, illogical and batty

CCTV surveillance is a critical tool in maintaining law and order and plays a vital role in crime detection

Sigachi Industries Limited is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to pioneering advancements in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Intermediates, Excipients, vitamin-mineral blends, and Operations and Management (O&M) services, according to the company`s website

At least 12 people died and 35 were injured in a fire caused by a blast at Sigachi Pharma in Sangareddy, Telangana. President Murmu and PM Modi expressed deep grief, with PM announcing Rs 2 lakh for each deceased`s family and Rs 50,000 for the injured. Rescue operations by NDRF and state teams are underway.

Downing Street claims the UK is the only country to have secured such a deal with US President Donald Trump, reducing car export tariffs from 27.5 per cent to 10 per cent and the aerospace sector seeing the removal of 10 per cent tariffs on goods such as engines and aircraft parts

A senior police officer said that though no one was apprehended so far in connection with the recovery of the crude bombs, nine persons have been arrested over the murder of the girl

With improved condition after the Uttarakhand flash floods, the Chardham Yatra resumed on Monday. However, the Yamunotri route remains disrupted after a deadly landslide. Rescue teams continue searching for seven missing workers. Road restoration is underway, and authorities urge pilgrims to stay alert and follow safety advisories during travel.

In a major cybercrime breakthrough, Mumbai Cyber Police arrested three Gujarat-based fraudsters for duping a retired Air India official of Rs 67 lakh via a fake digital arrest scam. Impersonating CBI officers, they used video calls and forged documents to extort money. A money trail and cross-border links are now under investigation.

The Maharashtra government has proposed a 16-member Gadchiroli District Mining Authority to fast-track mining approvals and promote mineral-based industries. Chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis, the GDMA aims to develop Gadchiroli into a mining hub, leveraging its rich resources and improving employment and revenue prospects.

Former Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde on Monday said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) should probe the Beed coaching class sexual harassment case.

Tamil Nadu suicide row: A 27-year old woman, who was married only about two and a half months ago, has died by suicide after holding her husband and in-laws responsible for her decision to end her life, police said on Monday.

Musk has previously slammed the bill, describing it as a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it, he wrote in early June on X

The explosion took place at a reactor in the plant of Sigachi pharma company in the Pashamylaram industrial estate due to the suspected chemical reaction where fire also broke out

The Andaman Sea and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands fall within Seismic Zone V, the highest risk zone in India. The Alpine-Himalayan seismic belt, which extends up to the Andaman-Nicobar island region, is known to be one of the world`s seismically active belts, according to the Ministry of Earth Sciences

Of the victims, 254 were identified via DNA matching, while six were identified through facial recognition. An official informed that out of the 260 bodies handed over, 241 were passengers and 19 were non-passengers

On Friday, Trump also refuted media reports suggesting that his administration had explored the possibility of allowing Iran access to up to USD 30 billion for a civilian nuclear energy program

Two people, believed to be fire personnel, were fatally shot and others injured while responding to a brush fire in Coeur d`Alene, Idaho, and at least one active shooter continued to fire at law enforcement with high-powered rifles

US President Donald Trump said Friday that he was suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms, which he called a direct and blatant attack on our country

According to this important decision, in cases where societies, associations, and non-trading corporations carry out property transfers through allotment letters or share certificates, up to 80 per cent of the payable duty will be waived. Thus, only about 20 per cent of the original duty amount will be collected

Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said the district magistrates of all districts along the yatra route have been instructed to stop vehicles in view of weather conditions in their respective districts

Under new rules passed by Denmark`s parliament earlier in June, Danish women who turn 18 after Tuesday will be entered into the lottery system, on equal footing with their male compatriots. The change comes against a backdrop of Russian aggression and growing military investment across NATO countries

According to party sources, both leaders will formally join the BJP in Mumbai in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule

Several workers are feared trapped at the accident site in the Sigachi pharma company at the Pashamylaram industrial estate and efforts were on to rescue them, said officials

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 14km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. Shallow earthquakes are more dangerous than deeper ones due to their greater energy release closer to the Earth`s surface, causing stronger ground shaking and increased damage to structures and casualties, compared to deeper earthquakes

A notice from the customs agency said the ban had been lifted Sunday and that imports from most of Japan would be resumed. The ban, imposed in August 2023, was a major blow to Japan`s fisheries industry. China was the biggest overseas market for Japanese seafood, accounting for more than one-fifth of its exports

Held at the Paramount EventSpace in Woodbridge, Ontario, the conference brought together prominent voices from across Canada to deliberate on the growing threats posed by extremist ideologies, foreign interference, and their impact on Canada`s domestic security

The decree further condemned any support for the US or Israel from Muslims or Islamic nations, declaring such cooperation as haram (forbidden). All Muslims around the world must make these enemies regret their words and actions, it said

A handful of Republican holdouts revolted, and it took phone calls from Trump and a visit from Vice President JD Vance to keep it on track

A committee headed by economist and former Rajya Sabha MP Dr Narendra Jadhav has now been formed to study the issue. The government has said it will act based on the findings and recommendations of this expert panel

According to information from IMD, since the onset of the monsoon, the Colaba observatory has recorded 591.4 mm of rainfall, amounting to 28.23 per cent of its annual average of 2095 mm. The Santacruz observatory has recorded 511.2 mm of rainfall, amounting to 22.04 per cent of its annual average of 2319 mm, according to data from the BMC

Judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir posted on the offices official Mizan news agency website that those killed on Monday included staff, soldiers, prisoners and members of visiting families. It was not possible to independently verify the claim

The Afghan people are warm and welcoming and wish to host tourists from other countries and engage with them, Deputy Minister of Tourism Qudratullah Jamal told The Associated Press in an early June interview

Cheng Hao, founder and CEO of Booster Robotics, the company, said sports competitions offer the ideal testing ground for humanoid robots, helping to accelerate the development of both algorithms and integrated hardware-software systems. He also emphasised safety as a core concern in the application of humanoid robots

Majumdar said that it is necessary to speak to her parents as well

The initiative, supported by the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) Bhadrachalam, has empowered a self-help group named the Sri Bhadradri Sri Rama Joint Liability Group, registered as a Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME), to create sustainable livelihood opportunities while promoting healthy eating habits

The gates were opened to safely discharge excess water and prevent any possible flooding downstream. According to a prior report, Heavy rainfall across parts of Jammu and Kashmir led to a rise in the water level of the Chenab River, causing an overflow at the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project

This project, planned for the next year, will cost the civic body approximately Rs 100 crore, according to official information. In 2022, the BMC had similarly carried out bioremediation at these four WWTFs for a brief period of two years, at a cost of around Rs 140 crore

This sharp rise is being fuelled by a cocktail of forces: a post-pandemic return to physical offices, limited supply of new Grade A spaces, rising demand for ESG-compliant workspaces, and major Metro rail expansions that have redefined corporate connectivity

Victim lured to club, billed Rs 33K for food, drinks; man calls cops when woman refuses to share bill; she fakes payment after police intervention and vanishes. The MHB Colony police have registered an FIR and initiated an investigation

Maharashtras Kolhapuri chappals continue to be the talking point after they were showcased at a recent fashion show by Prada in Italy. While the Internet is flooded with memes and jokes about the chappals, Mumbai artist Omkar Patil, known by his Instagram handle @omi_crayon, made a quirky animation by turning the models into Kolhapuri characters

The procedure for revising the states electoral rolls resembles that laid out for preparing the National Register of Citizens, sparking fears of large-scale denial of citizenship and disenfranchisement

Weve been badgered by the scant respect given to the English language for a while now, courtesy the many press releases that reach the newspaper. The end result has left us scarred and amused. Here are some of our favourites to start your Monday with a chuckle

Another counted her father as inspiration. He had planted over 20 lakh trees, said our Sunday mid-day report.

Man and wife, who are related, had been wed for a year, but no one knew; police crack case in 24 hrs

Despite the growth in digital transactions and financial inclusion, the average recovery rate hovers below 3 percent, exposing massive gaps in fraud detection, investigation, and fund restitution mechanisms

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Archana Majumdar said the NCW stands with the survivor and intends to assist her for as long as needed. However, she expressed concern that the police were unable to provide her with information on the survivors whereabouts

Sparks from some welding work inside the factory triggered the fire. Gas cylinders stored there caused the fire to spread rapidly, and one cylinder even exploded, an official said