NEW DELHI: The central government has said that it intends to control street dog population only through its animal birth control (ABC) programme that mandates civic bodies to catch and release strays to their original locations post-sterilisation.The ABC rules, framed under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, align with global standards set by…
Prithvi Shaw (Photo by Charle Lombard/Gallo Images/Getty Images) India batter Prithvi Shaw will face his former domestic team Mumbai when he represents Maharashtra in a three-day practice match at the MCA Stadium in Gahunje from October 7 to 9. Shaw, who debuted in First-Class cricket for Mumbai in the 2016-17 season and made his Test…
India vs Pakistan (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Asia Cup 2025 has reached its business end with only four matches left, including Sunday’s grand finale, and the race to the final remains wide open. After India and Bangladesh opened their Super Fours campaign with victories, Pakistan revived their hopes with a gritty five-wicket win over…
THANE: A 17-year-old boy was detained by the Kapurbawdi police for allegedly setting his minor girlfriend on fire after a quarrel in Thane. The girl, 17, sustained nearly 80% burn injuries and is undergoing treatment at a hospital, said police.Police said the victim lives with her family in the Kapurbawdi area and earlier resided in…
Hrithik Roshan will be in his role as Krishna Mehra, aka Krrish, in the fourth installment of the franchise. While there was no news about the film except that Hrithik will be making his directorial debut with it, a latest revelation from Rakesh Roshan has left everyone excited for the movie. Apart from giving an…
Lucknow: Stating that challans alone are not a permanent solution, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered strict action against habitual traffic rule violators, including the seizure of driving licences and impounding of vehicles. Clear guidelines must be framed and enforced rigorously, he said, adding that firmness is unavoidable in matters directly linked to human lives. The…
RRB Group D admit card 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB Group D admit card 2025, marking a crucial phase in one of India’s largest recruitment drives. With the Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled to begin on 27 November 2025, candidates across the country can now download their hall tickets, which confirm…
Lucknow: Along with earthen lamps, skills and self-reliance of the differently-abled will illuminate homes across UP on Diwali. State govt is organising ‘Divya Deepawali Mela-2025′ in all districts on Oct 16–17, showcasing products made by persons with disabilities.The initiative, led by department of empowerment of persons with disabilities, aims to promote ‘Vocal for Local’ and…
NEW DELHI: GST collections rose 9.1%, the fastest pace of expansion in four months, to Rs 1,89,017 crore in Sept, indicating that the impact of the announcement of a rate reduction did not significantly dent sales.Domestic collections in Sept — for transactions in Aug — were up 6.8% to Rs 1,36,525 crore as consumers deferred…
Lucknow: Lucknow Development Authority will appoint retired revenue officers to fast-track new housing projects, said divisional commissioner and LDA chairman Vijay Vishwas Pant announced during a meeting at Parijat auditorium on Saturday. LDA Vice Chairperson Prathamesh Kumar presented updates on the city’s development and beautification initiatives, followed by a report on proposed housing schemes, including…
