Monsoon is often associated with familiar seasonal scenes, rain-filled streets, paper boats drifting through waterlogged lanes, greener landscapes, plates of hot pakoras shared over conversation and tea, and the earthy scent of petrichor after rainfall. Yet behind this romanticised beauty lies a more serious public health reality marked by waterlogging in low-lying areas, stagnant pools…
KOLKAT/CHENNAI: Bengal recorded a historic 93.2% turnout in the first phase of assembly elections, while Tamil Nadu’s final provisional figure settled at 85.1% after a marginal revision, EC data showed on Saturday.More than 3.36 crore voters cast ballots across 16 Bengal districts on April 23, out of a 3.6 crore electorate. Cooch Behar led with…
Fresh violence erupted across Mali early Saturday as gunfire and explosions were reported in multiple locations, including the capital Bamako, nearby towns and city’s international airport, residents and authorities said.Mali’s army confirmed the assault, saying “unidentified armed terrorist groups targeted certain locations and barracks” in Bamako and the interior early this morning on April 25″…
Mamata Banerjee and Amit Shah (R) KOLKATA: Union minister Amit Shah on Saturday responded to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee‘s threat to drag him to court for his “ulta latka denge” comment at poll rallies, saying a BJP victory will put an end to the “fear of goons” after May 4. He said after the…
Imphal: Thousands of people seeking answers on key issues in strife-torn Manipur clashed with police in Imphal on Saturday after they were stopped from marching to the chief minister’s residence.The protest march was called by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (Cocomi). Security was tightened across the city, with barricades erected at Keishampat Junction, Singjamei…
Kolkata Police on Saturday issued a fresh transfer and posting order involving four inspectors across three police stations in the city. In an official communication, KP commissioner informed Bengal chief electoral officer that Gautam Das, inspector with the special branch has been posted as officer in-charge (OC) of Kalighat police station (PS). Subrata Pandey, inspector…
Mangaluru: A 61-year-old man was allegedly cheated of Rs 2 crore by unidentified fraudsters who posed as officials of central agencies and threatened him with arrest in a digital arrest scam.According to the complaint filed at Mangaluru City CEN police station, on March 31, the victim received a call, and the caller, speaking in English,…
Bengaluru: A 60-year-old woman with poorly controlled diabetes was started on a glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 drug to improve glycaemic control and aid weight loss. While she initially responded well, she developed sudden vision loss after eight to nine months and was diagnosed with non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION), also known as eye stroke.GLP-1 drugs,…
Sara gonzales at a TPUSA event An exchange on X reignited debate over immigration and Indian professionals in the United States, after Texas MAGA commentator Sara Gonzales made claims about H-1B visa workers that quickly drew a response from an Indian American user.The dispute began when Gonzales posted a message comparing her family’s military service…
NEW DELHI: As parts of India sizzled and heatwave conditions were forecast across regions for the next seven days, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Saturday issued comprehensive heatwave safety guidelines and advised citizens to take necessary precautions that include avoiding prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and strenuous outdoor activities during high-temperature periods.IMD, through these advisories covering…
