Army conducts mock drill in J&K to enhance operational preparedness NEW DELHI: Amid heightened security vigil in border areas, Indian Army on Sunday conducted a mock drill in J&K’s Poonch district to enhance operational preparedness and familiarise civilians with safety procedures during contingencies.The exercise simulated a terrorist attack and tested evacuation procedures, safety protocols and…
Representative image (PTI) NEW DELHI: Oil companies are looking to step up LPG purchases from the US from the current level of 2.2 million tonnes a year, as they seek to maintain a diversified sourcing portfolio and consciously reduce dependence on the Gulf.People familiar with the discussions said the contracted amount may be doubled. Oil…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) has defended its decision to revise the sanctioned electricity load of 46.68 lakh consumers, saying that the action has been taken in accordance with the provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Supply Code (Fifth Amendment), 2005.The clarification comes after the Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Upbhokta Parishad (UPRVUP)…
Don’t look at the teeth of a gifted horse You are handed a gift, something you did not ask for, did not bargain for, and did not earn in that moment. You unwrap it, pause, and then start inspecting its flaws. That quiet pause is exactly what the old Spanish proverb warns against: “A caballo…
Lucknow: A 55-year-old woman was killed in a crocodile attack while returning home from a wedding in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district. Villagers retrieved her body after spotting it clamped in the reptile’s jaws nearly 15 hours later.The incident took place in the Mohkampurwa police station area, around 110 km from the district headquarters.According to police…
Lucknow: Lucknow University is set to revive admissions to its doctor of letters (D.Litt.), doctor of science (D.Sc.) and doctor of laws (LL.D.) programmes after an 18-year hiatus.University officials approved the ordinance governing the award of the three degrees. “Admissions will commence once the ordinance receives formal approval from the Jan Bhavan, following which the…
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens combined net worth in 2026: How endorsements, salaries and investments fuel their wealth? (Image via Getty) When people talk about sports power couples, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are often part of the conversation. Biles is widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, while Owens has…
An FIR has been registered against the bus driver, who is absconding Gurgaon: A six-year-old girl died after being hit by a bus while crossing a road in Faridabad’s Palla area on Saturday afternoon. An FIR has been registered against the bus driver, who is absconding.The accident occurred around 2pm. Kavya, an LKG student and…
Mumbai: The Dongri Police arrested a 32-year-old habitual conman who allegedly duped jewellery shop owners across Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai by posing as a customer, showing fake online payment confirmations and fleeing with gold ornaments.His arrest has led to the detection of seven similar offences registered across multiple police stations.The accused, identified as Rahul…
Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) has directed the state govt to pay Rs 17.95 lakh in compensation to a 23-year-old woman’s family for “violating her right to life” by denying her timely emergency care.The commission also noted that the pregnant woman’s delivery was conducted by doctors who were not trained in obstetrics,…