Jharkhand’s health minister Irfan Ansari (File photo) Jharkhand’s health minister Irfan Ansari is under fire over his alleged call to people to lock up booth-level officers when they visit homes during the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Opposition parties in the state have condemned the remark and demanded his removal, while Election Commission has…
COIMBATORE: A 35-year-old archery coach was arrested Saturday and booked under Pocso Act on charges of sexually harassing a minor during training sessions. The alleged abuse occurred in 2022 but surfaced on Nov 8 when the girl, now aged 16, panicked and fainted on spotting her former coach while competing at an archery championship.The accused,…
Momos are one of the most popular street foods in urban India. Their soft dough, spicy fillings, and quick preparation make them an easy go-to snack when you are out and about. But if you are eating them regularly, you are likely underestimating the health risks involved. Many momos sold in street stalls use refined,…
Expats in Saudi Arabia can now quietly buy alcohol in Riyadh, signaling cautious policy change/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has taken a cautious step in loosening its long-standing restrictions on alcohol, allowing non-Muslim residents under the country’s special residency program to purchase alcohol from Riyadh stores that were previously reserved for diplomats. The move is part…
Veteran actor Dharmendra passed away just days before his 90th birthday, leaving fans, family, and the film industry in shock. He had recently been discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after treatment for breathlessness and was reportedly recovering at home. Saira Banu expresses shock over Dharmendra’s demise Saira Banu, his co-star in films like ‘Saazish’,…
NEW DELHI: Indicating that a person making objectionable statements may have to face prosecution in different states where FIRs have been filed, Supreme Court Monday turned down the plea of Johar Chhattisgarh Party (JCP) president seeking the clubbing of FIRs filed for his remarks against the Sindhi community and its deity. To ease his concern,…
NEW DELHI: That criminal law is often being invoked when a consensual relationship between adults goes sour is a matter of profound concern, Supreme Court remarked Monday, quashing criminal proceedings against a lawyer against whom a rape complaint was filed by his client. The woman had alleged that she got into a physical relationship with…
The ‘He-Man’ of Bollywood, legendary actor Dharmendra breathed his last on November 24 at his residence in Mumbai. The actor was at his home in Juhu after he was discharged from the Breach Candy hospital. As the entire country and fans mourn his demise, his mortal remains were also taken for cremation quickly. Reportedly, the…
Fifteen Maoists, together carrying rewards totalling Rs 48 lakh, surrendered before security forces in Sukma district of Bastar division on Monday, marking yet another major setback for the outlawed CPI (Maoist) in south Chhattisgarh. There were five women among those surrendered. Sukma SP Kiran Chavan said the group includes four hardcore Maoists. Officials said the…
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said Justice Surya Kant’s elevation as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) comes at a “critical juncture for our justice system”, and expressed confidence that “under his leadership, constitutional values, institutional strength and public trust in the rule of law will be further reinforced, advancing the promise of justice…
