Among the many memorabilia that decorate the principal’s chamber at the 180-year-old Govt Law College near Churchgate station, three photographs stand out: two of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, also known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, and a picture of Gautam Buddha. We do not know how old these photographs are. However, exactly 90 years ago, on June 1,…
NEW DELHI: A demolition drive is underway at Jangpura’s Madrasi Camp to remove slums along the Barapullah drain on Sunday following a Delhi High Court order .The drive has resulted in the demolition of 370 illegal structures, with 189 residents eligible for relocation to Narela flats while 181 residents were deemed ineligible for resettlement.The demolition…
Pune: The city’s congested Nagar Road is in immediate need of safe pedestrian crossings, the Association of Nagar Road Citizens Forum said this week, as it called for a traffic review of the entire route. After traffic police introduced “signal-free Nagar Road”, safe crossings for pedestrians are now non-existent on the route, the forum said…
The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 644.64 points or 0.79% to settle at 80,951.99 with 27 of its constituents ending lower. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Benchmark Sensex declined by nearly 645 points while Nifty retreated to 24,600 level due to selling in IT, oil and FMCG shares amid a global equity rout triggered by…
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen during the 2025 Norway Chess. (Norway Chess) Magnus Carlsen extend his lead in the Norway Chess tournament following an Armageddon victory over Fabiano Caruana, while Hikaru Nakamura suffered a devastating loss to Arjun Erigaisi after blundering from winning positions. The day featured three Classical draws followed by three decisive Armageddon…
ARMYs, the moment we have been waiting for is finally here. The 2025 BTS Festa has officially started, and this year, it’s more exciting than ever. Not only does it mark BTS’s 12th debut anniversary, but it also celebrates their long-awaited comeback after a three-year break. To make the occasion extra special, BIGHIT MUSIC has…
Punjab Kings in training ahead of IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (PTI) Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians are set to face off in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, with PBKS aiming for their first final appearance since 2014…
The annual quota for EB-5 vias is restricted, with India allocated roughly 700 visas. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s mounting restrictions on student visas, has many Indians presently in the US and prospective college applicants considering the EB-5 visa route. This visa scheme offers a route to permanent residency or Green Card for foreign…
Thane: Observing that poverty-stricken families are increasingly falling prey to flesh trade operators who “hunt for teenaged children and young girls to make money”, a Pocso court on Friday sentenced a 40-year-old homemaker from Aarey Colony to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment for pushing two minor girls into prostitution with promises of good money.Ashwini Mukund…
The CBI arrested an IRS officer and a private individual for allegedly demanding a ₹45 lakh bribe. The officer, an Additional Director General, threatened legal action and penalties for non-compliance. NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) apprehended two individuals, including a senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer of the 2007 batch, currently serving…
