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BENGALURU: The Karnataka capital reported the highest number of cases in the country under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, with 878 incidents recorded in National Crime Records Bureau’s (NCRB) ‘Crime in India 2024’ report.Out of a total of 1,008 dowry-related cases registered across the country’s metropolitan cities, roughly 87% were from Bengaluru alone.In comparison, Lucknow,…
‘It isn’t over yet’: Inside the frantic race for top post in Tamil Nadu; Since the election results on May 4 threw up a hung House, it’s been a rollercoster ride for TVK, which is still one short of majority as we go to press. TOI pieces together accounts from several sources—sometimes conflicting—about backroom manoeuvres….
The Bengal administration has begun preparations for the implementation of the Centre’s flagship health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat, in the state ahead of the swearing-in of the new BJP govt on Saturday. KOLKATA: The Bengal administration has begun preparations for the implementation of the Centre’s flagship health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat, in the state ahead…
A rare and unsettling health situation has unfolded on a cruise ship travelling across the South Atlantic, pulling multiple countries into a coordinated alert. What began as a few cases of fever and respiratory illness among passengers has now escalated into confirmed hantavirus infections, suspected cases, and several deaths. The vessel, carrying fewer than 150…
NEW DELHI: Just days after refusing to step down following the Trinamool Congress’ crushing defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Mamata Banerjee appears to have quietly acknowledged the end of her government.The West Bengal chief minister’s bio on X now describes her as “Founder Chairperson All India Trinamool Congress. Chief Minister of West Bengal…
An Indian sailor was killed and several others injured after a wooden dhow carrying Indian crew members caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz.Seventeen other Indian crew members were rescued following the incident on Friday, while authorities continue to ascertain the exact cause of the blaze.According to sources, the crew members were rescued by a…
Former Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court, Justice TS Sivagnanam KOLKATA: Former Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court, Justice TS Sivagnanam, on Thursday resigned from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) tribunal on personal grounds. After clearing 1,777 appeals over 22 days and rejecting none, Justice Sivagnanam said at its present pace, the tribunal would need…
HYDERABAD: A 24-year-old housewife was chased and allegedly stabbed to death by her estranged husband in full public view at a tea stall in Kodad in Suryapet district on Wednesday night due to marital disputes.The victim, Sirisha, fell in love with Manideep, a truck driver from Kodad, six years ago and married him. They have…
R Madhavan is riding high on the success of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, but it is a relationship-themed social media post that has got people talking this week. The actor re-shared a post listing five habits men value most in a partner, sparking widespread conversation online. Let’s take a look at it. Watch R Madhavan Reacts…
According to probe findings, the gunmen allegedly followed Chandranath Rath’s Scorpio SUV before launching the attack. KOLKATA: Police stations in border districts of West Bengal intensified surveillance and searches as cops suspect the involvement of professional shooters from neighbouring states in the killing of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s close aide Chandranath Rath, news agency PTI…
