Lucknow: The sarrafa market experienced a dip in gold and silver sales volumes this Dhanteras compared to last year, largely due to the surge in precious metal prices. However, the overall sales value saw a notable increase, underscoring the enduring demand for these precious commodities.According to Lucknow Sarrafa Market Association, about 42kg gold worth Rs…
Trump-era US policies slash DEI funding and impact Mass higher education access. (AP Photo) Federal policies introduced under the Trump administration are having widespread effects on higher education institutions across Massachusetts, including steep funding cuts, reduced student support services, and significant drops in international student enrolment. These impacts were detailed during a legislative hearing held…
AHMEDABAD: A 35-year-old man was arrested by Sardarnagar police in Ahmedabad on Friday for allegedly stealing a 10kg silver bar worth Rs 16.58 lakh from an Air India silver shipment bound for Delhi on October 11. Following an internal probe, an Air India (AI) cargo operations supervisor lodged an FIR with the Airport police on…
NEW DELHI: Framing a unique standard operating procedure, Supreme Court has directed that if a poor person, arrested for an offence and lodged in jail pending trial, is unable to furnish monetary surety for bail, government concerned through district legal services authority will provide it to ensure release, reports Dhananjay Mahapatra. The new SOP was…
Lucknow: Expressing deep concern over the rise of cyber warfare in the 21st century, Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh said that boundaries have changed, and so has the form of war — the new battlefield is digital.In a post on X, the MLA said, “Today’s wars are fought not on borders but through computers, codes, and…
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie made fans take a double look as she hit the red carpet at the 2025 Rome Film Festival on Saturday, to promote her film ‘Couture’.The Oscar-winning actress captivated onlookers at the Auditorium Parco Della Musica in Rome, Italy, by opting to for a stunning backless gown. The chic ensemble showcased her…
On the eve of ninth Deepostav on Sunday, Ayodhya was bustling with celebratory energy as preparations for the grand event were in the final stages. While on one hand volunteers were seen arranging earthen lamps along the ghats, artisans were busy finalising the tableaux for the Shobha Yatra near the Saket Degree College campus. Safai…
Lucknow: City’s electronic markets recorded 40% jump in sales of smartphones and laptops on Dhanteras, on Saturday. In 2024, total sales stood at Rs 24 crore, while this year they crossed Rs 32 crore, driven by rising demand for high-end devices, festive discounts and flexible payment plans. Lucknow’s gadget stores reported one of their best…
Lucknow: In a stunning turn of events, authorities in Ambedkarnagar district exhumed the body of Nazreen Bano, a woman allegedly murdered by her in-laws over dowry demands. The exhumation, supervised by Naib Tehsildar Amrish Singh, took place three months after her secret burial in Virozpur village, Tanda. Nazreen’s family claims she was poisoned by her…
BENGALURU: A 39-year-old woman working for an event management firm has accused an autorickshaw driver of sexually harassing her after she hired his vehicle earlier this week.Police have registered a case against the driver and are verifying the claims of the woman, a receptionist who lives in Avalahalli, Banashankari. She hired the accused’s auto to…
