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JAMMU: A 60-year-old man died and seven others, including two children, were hospitalised on Friday after they allegedly consumed a wild vegetable in J&K’s Rajouri district. All the affected people belonged to two families.Officials said on Saturday, the incident was reported from Mohra village in Kotranka sub-division, about 40km from Rajouri town. Mohammad Hussain died…
Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) have emerged as a critical tool for companies to attract and retain talent. Yet, despite their growing use, especially in multinational group structures, the tax treatment of ESOPs in India continues to be riddled with uncertainty, leading to disputes for both employers and employees.Two areas warrant urgent attention which Budget…
KENDRAPADA: A 53-year-old farmer died at his home in Kendrapada district on Wednesday night after reportedly waiting four days for his paddy to be weighed and sold at a nearby rice mill. The deceased has been identified as Trilochan Nayak of Junagadi village under Rajnagar block. His younger brother Durodhan Nayak, 51, said Trilochan had…
When India introduced a basic computer training programme in 1984, few could have imagined how profoundly it would shape the country’s technological future. Within two decades, digital literacy had become as essential as reading or writing. Today, the world stands on the cusp of a similar transformation, only this time, it’s being driven by artificial…
Delhiites could soon change the way they use electricity! In a major move to reshape how power is bought and sold, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved a framework allowing consumers to trade electricity directly with one another. The order clears the path for Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd and BSES Rajdhani Power…
Astrology has always fascinated people and provided them with insight into their personality, compatibility and life paths. However, not all zodiac signs enjoy the same reputation. Some signs are often labeled “controversial” for the level of intensity, unpredictability, or even misunderstandings that they bring. “These labels are subjective but remain a hot topic of debate…
HYDERABAD: A major controversy has erupted in Telangana’s Kamareddy and Hanamkonda districts after around 500 stray dogs were allegedly culled using lethal injections over the past week.According to a report by news agency PTI, some elected representatives — including sarpanches — allegedly carried out the killings to “fulfil promises made to locals” during the recent…
The North Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a long-running legal battle over public school funding, a decision that leaves spending authority with the state legislature rather than the courts.In a 4-3 ruling led by Republican justices, the court set aside its 2022 decision that had allowed a trial judge to direct taxpayer funds toward…
Latest bank jobs 2025 as SBI, BOI and NABARD begin large recruitment drives A number of public sector banks and financial institutions have rolled out fresh recruitment notifications this week, together offering more than 1,900 vacancies nationwide. The openings cover diverse roles such as apprentices, credit officers and specialist posts, and are open to graduates,…
Photo credit: X/@RAFAELdefense TEL AVIV: Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to operate them to the United Arab Emirates to defend the country during the Iran war, Mike Huckabee, the US ambassador to the country, said on Tuesday.The comments by Mike Huckabee underline the growing defence relationship between Israel and the UAE, countries…
