DALTONGANJ/NAGPUR: A 38-year-old commander of TPSC, a CPI (Maoist) splinter group, carrying a bounty of Rs 5 lakh, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jharkhand’s Palamu Sunday. Mukhdev Yadav, alias Toofan, was involved in the killing of two cops in Keydaal jungle on Sept 3.On Saturday, notorious Maoist Shankar Mahaka (32), carrying…
NEW DELHI: In a move that could bring relief to lakhs of vehicle owners, the Delhi govt is likely to launch a one-time amnesty scheme, offering 50-70% waiver on outstanding traffic challans. Expected to roll out in the coming months, the scheme aims to reduce the massive backlog of unpaid challans and ease the burden…
NEW DELHI: A 52-year-old man, serving as deputy secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs under finance ministry in North Block, died, and his wife received “serious injuries” after their motorcycle was hit by a “speeding” BMW in Dhaula Kuan on Saturday. The victim has been identified as Navjot Singh, a resident of west Delhi’s…
PM Modi and Russian President Putin Moscow on Sunday praised its longstanding relationship with Delhi, describing it as “reliable and steadily progressing” and warning that any effort to disrupt the partnership is “destined to fail.”The Russian foreign ministry welcomed India’s commitment to continue and expand multifaceted cooperation with Russia, despite pressure from US President Donald…
JAMMU: Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP of Jammu zone, on Sunday said security forces achieved a major success in Poonch with the arrest of three terror sympathizers and the recovery of seven AK-47 rifles, along with a huge cache of arms and ammunition.Taking to X, the IGP termed the arrests as the result of a dedicated…
Hubballi: The govt has appointed 20 members to the Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission (KSPPC), with only three from North Karnataka and the rest from Bengaluru. No members were selected from other South Karnataka districts either. Activists and experts criticised the appointments, alleging social injustice and warning that the panel may fail to address…
The scientific peer review system, long considered the backbone of research quality control, is showing signs of serious strain. Editors and authors alike report mounting difficulties in finding qualified reviewers. A recent study noted that fewer than half of invited reviewers now accept invitations, lengthening the review process and adding to editorial workloads. One editor…
Snakes are fascinating yet feared creatures, capable of moving silently and hiding in the most unexpected places. Many homeowners are unaware that certain features around their property can inadvertently attract these reptiles, increasing the risk of surprise encounters. From water bodies and dense plants to leaf piles and even fragrant flowers, seemingly harmless elements can…
BENGALURU: The pledge to make Bengaluru a drug-free city has taken an interesting with the police brass deciding to cleanse the rot within the force: 11 police personnel, including an inspector, have been suspended for allegedly protecting and promoting drug peddlers in the city. The shocking nexus was exposed when city police recently busted a…
BMW hits motorcycle near Delhi Cantt station, an official from the Ministry of Finance died NEW DELHI: A senior official of the Union finance ministry died and three others, including his wife, were injured after a BMW allegedly rammed into his motorcycle near Delhi Cantonment metro station on Ring Road on Sunday, police said, PTI…
