February 20, 2026
  • February 20, 2026

Russia-Ukraine war stretches on, drag felt on charters to Goa

by on October 23, 2023 0

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has led to a decrease in charter flights from Russia to Goa, India. Only Aeroflot is currently operating charter flights to Goa International Airport, while other Russian carrier Azur Air has not applied for landing slots. The number of foreign tourists arriving in Goa on charter flights has also declined,...

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Vishing: How hackers steal money from your bank account

by on October 23, 2023 0

Cybercriminals are combining vishing (voice phishing) techniques with OTP grabber services to carry out more sophisticated attacks. Vishing involves manipulating individuals through phone calls to reveal sensitive information. To protect yourself, never share OTPs, PINs, or card details, and do not respond to calls requesting personal information.

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Antibiotic tablets worth Rs 17 lakh turn out to be choona!

by on October 23, 2023 0

Four people have been detained in Gujarat for manufacturing counterfeit antibiotic drugs. The drugs, which were packaged as being manufactured by a company in Himachal Pradesh, were actually calcium carbonate tablets. The state food and drugs control administration conducted raids in Nadiad, Surat, Ahmedabad, and Rajkot, seizing fake antibiotics worth Rs 17.5 lakh. The...

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Dad kills minor girl for eloping with Dalit boy in Bengaluru

by on October 23, 2023 0

A 17-year-old girl who had eloped with her Dalit friend and was rescued by the police was allegedly killed by her father in Bengaluru. The father, who also attacked his wife and brother-in-law, surrendered to the police. The girl, named Pallavi, belonged to the Gowda community and was in love with a boy from...

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1st Agniveer dies in line of duty, former officers slam policy denying pension

by on October 23, 2023 0

Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman, a soldier under the Agnipath scheme, died in Siachen Glacier due to medical complications. He is the first casualty since the recruitment scheme began. Unlike regular soldiers, Laxman’s family will not receive family pension or ex-servicemen benefits. However, they will receive non-contributory insurance, ex-gratia, Seva Nidhi contribution, pay for the...

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In city where auto driver became Maha CM, many quitting trade

by on October 23, 2023 0

The city of Thane in Maharashtra, India has seen a significant drop in the number of registrations for new autorickshaws in recent years. Factors such as increasing fuel prices, traffic congestion, and competition from fleet cabs have discouraged people from entering the occupation. In 2022-23, the number of new autorickshaw registrations dropped by 85%...

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Breaking Bad? Chemical engineer held for running narcotics empire

by on October 23, 2023 0

A former pharma employee and chemical engineer from Surat has been arrested in Aurangabad for running a narcotics empire. The police and revenue intelligence agencies seized 23,000 liters of chemicals and a large quantity of drugs, including 23kg of cocaine, 17kg of mephedrone, and 4.3kg of ketamine. The estimated value of the haul is...

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Unable to login into WhatsApp , here are 5 things to try

by on October 23, 2023 0

If you’re having trouble logging into WhatsApp, there are several steps you can take to fix the issue. First, check your internet connection and ensure it’s stable. Verify that you’ve entered the correct phone number associated with your account. Clear the cache on your device and restart it. Make sure your phone has active...

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Cops probe if Swiss woman’s murder was part of trafficking ring

by on October 23, 2023 0

Police have launched a financial investigation into the murder of Swiss national Nina Berger in Delhi. Suspect Gurpreet Singh’s account revealed high-value transactions, and unaccounted cash was found in a car he had used. Police are also exploring the possibility of Gurpreet’s involvement in a trafficking racket and his motive for killing Nina. The...

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