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KOLKATA: The mother of Prabash Mondal, the main accused in the Baruipur rape and murder case, said on Wednesday that she would not accept her son’s body, saying he deserved the punishment for his actions.Speaking to the media, the accused mother said, “Two Policemen had come to my house. I had woken up just then….
Photo credit: Diehl defence German defence manufacturer Diehl Defence is developing a long-range variant of its IRIS-T air-defence system that could help ease reliance on the US-made Patriot missile system, whose interceptors are in short supply due to soaring global demand.Diehl Defence CEO Helmut Rauch said the IRIS-T SLX will complement, not replace, existing systems…
AB de Villiers at The Times of India’s Bombay Sport Exchange podcast In an exclusive conversation with Bombay Sport Exchange, de Villiers shares his candid views on why Test cricket faces its biggest challenge yet, the immense expectations surrounding teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, his emotional retirement from international cricket, and the conversation with Virat Kohli…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) (AP Photo) The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals are set to begin this week, but ticket prices for one of the biggest knockout matches have dropped significantly following the elimination of co-host United States and Portugal. According to secondary marketplace TickPick, the get-in price for Friday’s quarterfinal between Spain and Belgium…
Australia’s renewable energy boom has reached a remarkable milestone. The country now generates so much electricity from rooftop solar panels that, during the middle of the day, wholesale power prices frequently fall to zero or even below zero. Instead of allowing surplus electricity to go to waste, eligible households in parts of Australia can now…
University of Hyderabad opens applications for 17 UG and integrated PG programmes for 2026-27 The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has commenced the online application process for admission to its undergraduate and integrated postgraduate programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. Eligible candidates can submit their applications from July 7 through the university admission portal. The last…
The couple were seen enjoying a laid-back boating trip on Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene, adding to ongoing buzz surrounding their summer romance.Image credit (X) Kendall Jenner, Jacob Elordi and Khloe Kardashian are enjoying a summer getaway on an Idaho lake. The acclaimed actor and famous sisters were spotted boating around Coeur d’Alene on Monday, making the…
What happens when a traveller, that too a solo female traveller from India, decides to visit one of the world’s most controversial countries? Indian travel content creator Sharanya Iyer (@trulynomadly) travelled solo through Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, documenting her fascinating journey. She just not explored the country’s dramatic mountains, she also met locals to understand their culture,…
MUMBAI: Mumbai’s roads get flooded, train services get disrupted, traffic snarls and daily life come to a standstill every monsoon season. Heavy rain is the immediate trigger, but experts say it’s a combination of natural and man-made causes behind the city’s annual flooding.Because of the increased frequency of extreme rainfall events, which often take place…
There are many traditions of Shani Dev. Iron holds a special place in offerings and donations in Hindu worship. Devotees throng Shani temples across India on Saturdays offering iron articles, sesame oil and black sesame seeds. It is a tradition passed down through generations but many are left to wonder as to why iron in…
