MUMBAI: Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar Tuesday criticised orders by some civic bodies to shut slaughterhouses and meat shops on Aug 15, calling such bans wrong.“These restrictions are imposed on faith-related occasions like Ashadhi Ekadashi, Mahashivratri, or Mahavir Jayanti. Maharashtra has people who eat both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food,” he said. “If it is an…
Kanpur: A 33-year-old man was arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Auraiya on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting and killing his 14-year-old cousin, hours after she tied a rakhi on him. The accused, Surjeet, had visited his uncle’s home on Rakshabandhan.Police said that later that night, he allegedly attacked the girl and tried to pass it off as…
MUMBAI: On a day the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation reiterated it would not withdraw its order to shut slaughterhouses and meat shops on Aug 15, more corporations – Kolhapur, Ichalkaranji, Nashik and Jalgaon – issued similar directives.Maharashtra CMDevendra Fadnavis said the decision was not taken by the Mahayuti govt but by an earlier govt in…
A para-athlete was among two people who died on Sunday morning during treatment, 19 days after being bitten by a rabid dog in Chinched village, Balangir district.Para-athlete Jogendra Chhatria (26) and Hrusikesh Rana (43) were attacked by a stray dog on July 23 while heading to the village pond for a bath. The dog first…
Ever wish you could slow down ageing and maintain radiant, youthful skin? Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee highlights that glowing skin isn’t just about creams or treatments—it starts with your diet. She recommends a simple, homemade juice packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and essential nutrients that help combat fine lines, dullness, and sagging. By nourishing your body from…
NEW DELHI: The commerce and finance ministries are in dialogue for the Rs 2,250 crore export promotion mission, with the Expenditure Finance Committee expected to take it up soon, an official said on Wednesday.The mission was part of budget announcements but has gathered urgency in the wake of the possible adverse impact of US tariffs…
Headaches affect millions worldwide, but not all headaches are the same. Migraines are a unique neurological disorder, often confused with common headaches, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment. Unlike typical headaches, migraines cause intense, throbbing pain, often accompanied by symptoms like nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and visual disturbances. Understanding the key differences between…
SRINAGAR: Havildar Ankit Kumar of 9 Bihar Regiment was killed early Wednesday while fighting armed intruders near the Loc in Uri sector of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district — the third Army fatality in five days in counterterrorism operations, raising the year’s security death toll in J&K to 17.Army’s 15 Corps, or Chinar Corps, confirmed on…
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir administration late Tuesday withdrew an order announcing the imposition of night curfew in areas within 2km of the international border in Samba district for enhanced security — just hours after its release.Around 10pm, the Department of Information and Public Relations issued a statement informing of the circular’s withdrawal. Officials, however, didn’t…
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers (Image credits: ANI) NEW DELHI: IndiGo has said it is ready to resume direct flights between India and China, as both countries move closer to finalizing bilateral arrangements, CEO Pieter Elbers said on Wednesday.“The airline stands ready to resume these services as soon as bilateral arrangements between the two countries allow,”…
