India
Campuses across Odisha are bracing for a fresh bout of political activities after the state government announced the return of students’ union polls in degree colleges and universities after an eight-year gap…
By Sohail Khan · 6 Oct
India
The HC registered the CID’s plea on September 24, and the first hearing was held on September 30, when the court issued notice to the accused. Story continues below. Subscribe to see…
By Sohail Khan · 6 Oct
India
For decades, Pallatt Brahmadathan was a constant presence in temple festivals across Kerala. Only last year, the tusker had carried the ‘thidambu’ or sacred replica of presiding deity Paramekkavu Devi during the…
By Sohail Khan · 6 Oct
World
Mark Mortimer, who played Nick Hudson on Another World, has died at 59. Published on: Oct 6, 2026, 05:17:19 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Mark Mortimer, best known for…
By Sohail Khan · 6 Oct
World
Bestselling British novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86, his publisher said, after a career marked by huge book sales. Published on: Oct 6, 2026, 04:05:49 IST Prefer HTon…
By Sohail Khan · 6 Oct
World
Trump said he personally believes Iran was behind the flydubai stabbing incident, while VP Vance noted there is nothing conclusive linking it to Tehran. Updated on: Oct 6, 2026, 03:45:35 IST Prefer…
By Sohail Khan · 6 Oct
City
Central Railway has tightened inspections at 75 stations across its Mumbai, Bhusawal, Nagpur, Pune and Solapur divisions. Divisional officers will inspect stations monthly, while supervisors will conduct weekly checks. Teams must track…
By Sohail Khan · 6 Oct
City
The BMC has proposed a revised trenching policy featuring a five-times penalty for unauthorised excavation, lower reinstatement charges during road construction and longer defect liability of up to 10 years. The framework…
By Sohail Khan · 6 Oct
City
Maharashtra’s Transport Department is preparing a proposal for roadside drug testing of drivers using saliva-based swab kits. The preliminary tests could detect suspected drug use within minutes, while positive cases would undergo…
By Sohail Khan · 6 Oct
City
The Bombay High Court has quashed stamp duty demands running into crores of rupees against firms involved in Goregaon property transactions. Justice Amit Borkar held that authorities must consider the entire chain…
By Sohail Khan · 6 Oct