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NEW DELHI: The owner of a hotel in south Delhi where a fire killed 21 people allegedly drove past the burning building and left without stopping because he was afraid.According to TV reports, during interrogation, Lavkesh Bajaj allegedly told investigators that he passed by the hotel after the fire had broken out but did not…
Tourism in Sundarbans Tiger Reserve Kolkata: A new rule on guide allotment introduced in the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve has led to confusion over hiring of guides by tourists in the delta.Sources said the rule, which mandates allotment of guides during the online booking itself, is unprecedented and is not in effect in any tiger reserve…
SAHARANPUR: A woman was found dead with throat slit at her residence in Uttar Pradesh’s Ambehta town on Monday, with police suspecting that the assailants entered the house with the intention of committing theft.The victim was identified as Poonam Mittal, 56.The incident came to light around 4 pm when her husband, Sanjay Mittal, returned home…
NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday dismissed report claiming that it may have sold gold worth about $12 billion to bolster foreign exchange reserves and support the rupee amid economic pressures linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict.In a press release, RBI said, “The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has come across…
NEW DELHI: Grief-stricken family members, friends and acquaintances gathered outside Max Hospital in Saket on Wednesday, desperately seeking information about their loved ones after a devastating fire at a hotel in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar claimed at least 21 lives.The hospital’s waiting area was crowded with anxious relatives and friends poring over lists, making desperate phone…
MUMBAI: Scandinavian carrier SAS said its inaugural Copenhagen-Mumbai flight returned to Copenhagen because a final regulatory approval expected from authorities was not issued as anticipated. The A330 aircraft was overhead in Azerbaijan when the aircraft turned back and diverted to Copenhagen.Flight SK969 departed Copenhagen for Mumbai around 8.30pm, about four hours behind schedule, showed Flightradar24,…
NEW DELHI: The Madras high court has nearly doubled the motor accident compensation for a man left completely bedridden and unresponsive after two road accidents, while sharply criticising his advocate for failing to seek enhanced compensation on his behalf.A bench comprising Justice N. Anand Venkatesh and Justice K.K. Ramakrishnan enhanced the compensation from Rs 33,02,600…
Aamir Khan and his partner Gauri Spratt are reportedly ready to take the next step in their relationship. The couple is set to the tie the knot as per a latest report. For those not in the know, Aamir and Gauri have been dating each other for a while and last year on his 60th…
Heart attacks and strokes rarely happen without warning. Long before a blocked artery causes a medical emergency, the body often leaves clues in blood tests, metabolism, and even waist size. For decades, LDL cholesterol has been one of the most talked-about numbers in heart health. Often called the “bad cholesterol,” elevated LDL levels have been…
Firhad Hakim (File photo) NEW DELHI: In another major setback to the Trinamool Congress (TMC), its senior leader Firhad Hakim on Wednesday resigned as mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), a post he had held since November 2018.The announcement was made by party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh.“Firhad Hakim requested our supremo Mamata Banerjee that he…
