The probe into the smuggling racket from Silvassa reveals that the racketeers sold alcoholic herbal syrups worth Rs 45 crore in Saurashtra. The police busted the racket by raiding a factory in Silvassa and arrested eight people. The accused smuggled two crore bottles into Gujarat. The content of the liquid had malted barley and...
Read MoreThe latest TRP ratings reveal the top shows with shifting positions. Ghum Hai Kiskey Pyaar Meiin maintains the lead, while Imlie takes second place, pushing Anupamaa to third. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah unexpectedly enters the top 5 at fourth position, featuring the new Mrs Roshan Singh Sodhi played by Monaz Mevawalla. Teri Meri...
Read MoreTribal farmers in central Gujarat are planning to set up a mushroom cooperative with women at its helm. These farmers have been cultivating edible mushrooms for over five years and have received training and support from the Rural Institute for Stimulating Tribal Areas (RISTA) Foundation. The cooperative will be located in the Ghoghamba taluka...
Read MoreSakshi, a murrah buffalo from Haryana, set a record by giving 22.3 kg milk at the three-day cattle fair in Barnala district, Punjab. The fair, held at Dhanaula, included a competition to extract maximum milk. The owner, Amit Dhanda, won a tractor for his buffalo’s achievement. Sakshi is the offspring of Sultan, a famous...
Read MoreThe Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) has clarified that only the first wife of Gorkha soldiers is entitled to family pension after the soldier’s death, even though plural marriages are allowed as per their customs. The AFT dismissed a plea by Pin Maya Kumal, the second wife of a deceased Gorkha ex-serviceman, who claimed entitlement...
Read MoreRoadside trees planted by order of Delhi High Court in New Delhi are struggling to survive. Some trees near the high court building have been uprooted and damaged. Trees on the footpath and central verge are withered due to illegal occupation by car repair shops and tea stalls. The New Delhi Municipal Council has...
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Stung by the staggering defeat in the assembly elections, a section of Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh is calling for the resignation of state party chief Deepak Baij. However, the 42-year-old tribal leader from Bastar argues that he alone cannot be blamed for the defeat since the election was fought under joint leadership.
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Nasa celebrates the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station (ISS) and the historic STS-88 mission. The mission involved the joining of the Zarya and Unity modules using the Canadarm robotic arm. The ISS has brought together people from different countries to work in space and has become a platform for international flight crews,...
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The United States is supporting Guyana in its dispute with Venezuela, which could escalate into a conflict. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed support for Guyana’s sovereignty and emphasized security and economic cooperation. The US Southern Command will conduct flight operations in Guyana to enhance the security partnership and regional cooperation. The conflict...
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