Accused Dheeraj Kumar in police custody Jaipur: Jaipur police Saturday arrested a Delhi-based man for allegedly assisting a woman accused in a sextortion case in which an IT company owner was allegedly blackmailed using objectionable photographs and videos, officials said.Police have identified the accused as Dheeraj Kumar (35), a resident of Dwarka in Delhi.According to…
The CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani, has invited applications for 22 technical positions, offering an opportunity for engineering and science graduates to join one of India’s leading electronics research institutions. CSIR-CEERI functions under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and is known for its work in electronics, sensors, semiconductor devices and…
Defence secretary Pete Hegseth (file photo) The United States on Saturday warned that it remains prepared to resume military operations against Iran if necessary, as President Donald Trump reiterated that any agreement with Tehran must meet key US conditions, including a permanent end to Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions.According to US officials cited by AFP, a…
“Look what I found!” a few days before Easter, a friend sent me an online advertisement for a workshop on making Indian-Hutsul pysanky. It sounded unusual, though not entirely unexpected. As someone who studies India, I know that Ukraine and India share many ancient cultural links, even if most of them are forgotten or little…
Deoghar literally translates as the “Abode of the Gods,” this place ranks incredibly high on eastern India’s list of must-visit pilgrimage spots. Situated in Jharkhand, the town circles entirely around Baba Baidyanath Dham. Not only is this the state’s sole Jyotirlinga, but it’s also a heavyweight among the twelve sacred Shiva shrines scattered across the…
This week starts with promise and then throws a little sand in your shoes. Monday is actually supportive for investments and practical planning. You speak sweetly, people respond, and even unexpected guests can bring good feelings if you greet them warmly. Still, don’t overpush your body. Capricorn often thinks rest is optional, but your system…
A screenshot of an advertisement promoting an illegal betting app Hyderabad: Illegal betting platforms, once hidden in secret groups, have transformed into slick digital marketing machines. They now openly target youngsters across social media, using AI-generated videos, fake jackpot stories, and sponsored ads that promise instant wealth. Despite repeated police crackdowns, these networks continue to…
A Class 12 student’s investigation into CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) contract has gone viral. The blog, authored by Sarthak Sidhant, examines tender documents related to the OSM contract awarded for the evaluation of Class 12 answer sheets. In the post, the student alleges that changes made to tender conditions over multiple rounds may have benefited…
File photo: World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Picture credit: AP) World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged stronger international support to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that delays in response and mistrust within communities are hampering efforts to control the virus.Tedros made the…
The debate on the lack of ‘freedom of the press’ in India has flared up once again after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to five European nations. In Oslo, Mr Modi attended a joint media appearance with the Norwegian Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre. As the two leaders concluded their statements and began walking away…