MOHALI: After spending nearly five years in jail, a woman accused of murdering a seven-year-old boy was acquitted by a Mohali court on Thursday, which said the prosecution had failed to establish motive, connect circumstantial evidence, or prove murder beyond reasonable doubt.Amandeep Kaur, a resident of Gharuan village, remained in judicial custody for four years,…
Lucknow: In a first initiative in Uttar Pradesh, the Lucknow Police has introduced a special facility allowing bullion traders to call 112 for a Police Response Vehicle (PRV) escort while carrying large sums of cash or gold at night.The move aims at enhancing the traders security and strengthening coordination between the police and the bullion…
Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister, Shweta Singh Kirti, has once again opened up about the continuing discussions around her late brother’s passing. In a recent interview, she addressed the ongoing speculation that Bollywood’s boycott or Sushant’s loneliness may have contributed to his tragic death in June 2020.Speaking to Shubhankar Mishra, Shweta said, “Yeh possible hai general…
NEW DELHI: A day after the TOI report on the problems faced by vehicle owners to complete the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for FASTags, National Highways Authority of India on Thursday simplified the process. As per the revised guidelines, FASTag services won’t be discontinued for non-compliant vehicles and users will get sufficient opportunities to…
Lucknow: Do you know which Indian monument is called the ‘Dream in Marble’? It is the Taj Mahal.What does the divine form of Ardhanarishwar symbolize? It is the unity of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, the balance of masculine and feminine energies. The Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh are inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites….
NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra govt has approached Supreme Court for a review of its direction for setting up of a special investigation team (SIT) “comprising senior police officials from both Hindu and Muslim communities” to probe two Akola riot-related offences – a murder and an assault – and said dividing the uniformed force on religious…
Lucknow: Stressing that every minute counts, doctors urged people to act quickly in case of a stroke.The advice came at an event organised to mark World Stroke Day, which occurs on Oct 29. At Chandan Hospital, experts highlighted that up to 80% of strokes can be prevented or treated if detected early. Doctors also urged…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court transferred on Thursday the trial in a hit-and-run case involving death of a motorcyclist from Phagwara in Punjab to Rohini courts in Delhi after his widow expressed apprehensions over fairness of the trial in a state where the accused is a probation judicial officer.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya…
Lucknow: A pregnant woman travelling on the Awadh Assam Express gave birth to twins at Lucknow station after prompt intervention by North Railway staff on Thursday.The incident occurred on train number 15910, where a family was en route from Lalgarh to Samastipur. Before the train reached Lucknow, passenger Hira Devi, a resident of Samastipur, experienced…
Harvard students slam OUE GPA report, warn stricter grading harms mental health. (Getty Images) Harvard students have voiced strong opposition to a new report released by the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) that criticises grade inflation, arguing it misrepresents their academic experiences. The 25-page document suggested that Harvard’s grading system has become overly lenient and…
