LUCKNOW: A 29-year-old man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering a seven-year-old boy after demanding ransom was killed in a police encounter in Hardoi district on Wednesday, police officials said.The accused, Mahnoor alias Shahnoor alias Mehnuddin, carried a reward of Rs 50,000 on his arrest and was wanted in connection with the sensational kidnapping…
Centre has urged states and Union territories to step up efforts to counter rumours around LPG supply, warning that inadequate public communication is contributing to unnecessary concern and panic buying in some areas. In a letter addressed to chief secretaries, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas said that at present, only 17 states and…
“Love’s gift cannot be given, it waits to be accepted.”― Rabindranath Tagore This line feels gentle, but it carries a sharp truth about how love actually works between people. Tagore says that love isn’t something you can force on someone. Instead, love is a gift that only becomes real when the other person is willing…
Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja believes 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has done enough to earn a place in the Indian team and said he even raised the issue with chief selector Ajit Agarkar during the IPL 2026 final.Speaking after Sooryavanshi’s remarkable IPL season, Jadeja questioned what more the youngster could possibly do to prove…
NEW DELHI: Two weeks after swearing in, Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay on Thursday expanded his cabinet, inducting 23 MLAs into the council of ministers.Among those inducted are Salem South MLA Tamil Parthiban, Aranthangi MLA J Mohammed Farvas alias Parvez, Coimbatore North MLA V Sampath Kumar, Kancheepuram MLA R V Ranjith Kumar, Tambaram MLA D…
You are emotional and empathetic. You easily connect with others and understand how they feel. You notice even small changes in the room, like a forced smile, a heavy sigh, or the unspoken tension between friends. Because you are emotionally sensitive, people feel safe with you when you listen. You don’t just offer advice; you…
Experts say the surge in electronics exports represents an unexpected boost from the smartphone production-linked incentive scheme. (AI image) In a big achievement for the government’s electronics component manufacturing scheme (ECMS), Apple’s India vendors have already exported a record $2.5 billion components to China. The development also signals a shift from the earlier pattern, where…
Representative Image NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at benefiting the food and hospitality industry, govt on Saturday announced a 20% additional quota of commercial LPG cylinders, taking the overall allocation to 50% of pre-conflict levels.The ministry of petroleum and natural gas said the additional allocation will be prioritised for restaurants, dhabas, hotels, industrial canteens,…
Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) Veteran Virat Kohli has opened up on the most nerve-wracking phase of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s historic IPL 2025 triumph, recalling how the final moments of the title clash against Punjab Kings tested his emotions despite victory being within reach.In a video shared by Royal Challengers Bengaluru on social media, Kohli reflected…
If you live there, this isn’t some fun experience, it’s a necessity. The hop ties the tiny community of Papa Westray to the rest of Orkney for basic necessities like doctors, schools, government offices, and local businesses. You’ll regularly see teachers, researchers, medical professionals, and everyday locals commuting on it. Plus, when rough seas force…