Gangster Rohit Godara (R) named in fresh Rs 5 crore extortion threat to Delhi businessman (L) NEW DELHI: A Delhi-based defence entrepreneur has alleged that gangster Rohit Godara demanded Rs 5 crore from him and issued a fresh death threat, prompting him to approach Delhi Police for protection.The businessman, who claims to have faced repeated…
Prayagraj: On Wednesday, devotees in Sangam city celebrated Yam Dwitiya, two days after Diwali, by taking an early morning dip in Yamuna. They worshipped Yamuna, the sister of Yamraj, on Bhaiya Dooj and also prayed to Chitragupta, Yamraj’s record-keeper, by offering pens and inkpots. In Prayagraj, it is believed that Yamraj lives with his sister…
City police have completed their first eviction under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, returning a flat to its owners. MUMBAI: City police have decided their first eviction case under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, and handed over “vacant and peaceful” possession of a Santacruz East flat to its owners, Prakash Digambar Deodhar and Prabha…
Kolkata: A golden jackal sighting on the runway at Kolkata airport forced an arriving Chennai flight to divert to Durgapur, once again drawing attention to a persistent wildlife challenge that the airport operator has been trying to contain for years.Though the captain’s decision to divert rather than wait for the animal to be driven away…
JLR India has introduced an Assured Buyback Programme for customers purchasing select Range Rover, Defender and Discovery models in the country. The new initiative promises an assured future value of up to 55 per cent of the vehicle’s ex-showroom price.Developed specifically for the Indian market, the programme combines a pre-determined buyback value with enhanced financing…
Chhath Puja is celebrated from 13 to 16 November 2026, coinciding with a rare planetary alignment. Mars, Jupiter, and Ketu will gather in Magha nakshatra during significant rituals. This year’s observance includes offerings for departed elders and blessings for family health. Devotees are advised to exercise caution due to potential risks during crowded celebrations near…
Actor Anupam Kher has praised Oscar-winning music composer M. M. Keeravani for his impressive weight-loss journey. The actor recently met his longtime friend in Hyderabad and shared pictures from their meeting on social media. The change in MM Keeravani himself had intrigued Anupam Kher, since the composer had shed 22 kilos. He was also impressed…
New Delhi: A National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) member holds a placard during a protest against rising pollution levels and their impact on public health, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Karma Bhutia) The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) staged a protest against hazardous air pollution in the national capital on Thursday, demanding immediate government…
That week we were in our home in Kodagu, a little away from Madikeri town. By the time I returned from my morning walk that day (Oct 28), our neighbours in Bengaluru had called my wife to inform her about a break-in at our place.My first thought was about my medals, especially the 1980 Moscow…
$6.3 billion were stolen form the world’s largest crypto exchange last month The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said Thursday that US authorities had seized or secured court authorisation to seize more than $1.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency stolen last month from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The recovery forms part of a…
