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NEW DELHI: A district consumer commission in Chandigarh has ordered a visa consultant and his former employee to refund Rs 12.35 lakh, with interest, to a 21-year-old woman. The commission found that fake admission documents were used to make her believe she had got a seat in a Canadian college. It held them guilty of…
Sukhjinder Randhawa (PTI image) Senior Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa’s meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah today has sparked fresh political speculation, coming just a day after the Congress announced a major organisational reshuffle in Punjab ahead of next year’s Assembly elections.The reshuffle retained Amarinder Singh Raja Warring as Punjab Congress chief and Partap…
In a recent Madras High Court decision, a Division Bench granted a husband’s appeal for divorce after finding that his wife had subjected him to mental cruelty. The judgment has drawn attention because the wife admitted to removing the thali chain (mangalsutra) when the couple separated. That single fact sparked questions: Does taking off a…
The hair that you comb out every day and throw in the dustbin might as well be worth millions. There was a time when this was all that was supposed to be. But now, selling your hair in the market is an option that yields a return based on the amount you sell.This entire operation…
Indian Army’s Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher fires a round during an exercise. representative image. Image credit: Indian Army Within months of Pakistan’s inability to counter India during Operation Sindoor, the Pakistani armed forces launched the Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC). The move highlighted Pakistan’s understanding of the new normal, in which the Indian armed forces…
Switzerland’s Dan Ndoye (11) celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal. (AP/PTI Photo) Switzerland continued their impressive FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a clinical 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday, sealing a place in the Round of 16.Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye ensured the Swiss comfortably booked their place in the last…
NEW DELHI: As the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra began on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to devotees undertaking the pilgrimage, describing the journey to the holy Amarnath cave as a “matter of great privilege” and urging pilgrims to follow five “Sankalps” (resolves) centred on cleanliness, safety, environmental conservation, support for the local…
The release of Vijay’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’ has entered another crucial stage following the latest updates on its censor certification and theatrical release plans. The much-awaited film has been in the spotlight for months due to delays. Latest reports suggest the makers are now juggling multiple demands before locking the final release date. The movie’s…
The 212km Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, hailed as a flagship project, has come under scrutiny after two large potholes appeared on the stretch in UP’s Shamli following the season’s first significant rainfall. DEHRADUN/SHAMLI: A newly built Rs 12,000-cr expressway. One spell of rain. Then came potholes big enough to wreck alloys and topple vehicles.The 212km Delhi-Dehradun Expressway,…
Portugal’s Goncalo Ramos (9) is congratulated by Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring a a goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia (AP Photo) A dramatic injury-time header from substitute Goncalo Ramos guided Portugal to a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Croatia at the Toronto Stadium on Friday. The high-octane…
