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US navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter (File photo) A US navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea Tuesday, with one crew member still missing as search operations continue, the US naval forces central command (NAVCENT) said.In a statement posted on X, NAVCENT said the incident took place at...

AHMEDABAD: What appeared to be isolated cases of child begging at Ahmedabad’s traffic signals, temples, malls, and hospitals has unfolded into an organised trafficking network. Ahmedabad crime branch which spearheaded a drive along with AMC to take children beggars off city streets in run-up to city hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games found that some sarpanches...

A 30-year-old woman faced brutal public humiliation in Ujjain’s Jharda area after resuming a live-in relationship with a man recently released from jail. UJJAIN: A 30-year-old married woman was allegedly assaulted and publicly humiliated by her live-in partner’s father, relatives and villagers under Jharda police station, around 60km from Ujjain district headquarter, on Tuesday afternoon.Her...

(PTI file photo) SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti joined nearly 60 signatories from across India in calling for renewed dialogue between India and Pakistan, inviting a stinging criticism from BJP. The party accused them of “once again choosing to echo Pakistan’s narrative instead of standing with the victims...

WhatsApp’s next update is already making headlines, even before it reaches everyone. The messaging platform’s decision to introduce usernames has kicked off a discussion that goes beyond privacy. A post by entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo has put the spotlight on a question many users are now asking: could a feature meant to protect...

ANI file photo JAMMU: Heavy rains triggered flash floods in Kalalgisar area of Bhalessa, in J&K’s Doda district, Wednesday. Mud and debris flows blocked several interior link roads, severing connectivity to multiple villages in the belt. Restoration work began after the situation improved later in the day, officials said.Meanwhile, inclement weather forced authorities to suspend...

LUCKNOW: Ayodhya police is now probing allegations that bribes were accepted for appointments in the Ram temple.The latest line of investigation emerged during the interrogation of arrested accused, Avinash Shukla, whose statements led investigators to examine the role of a Trust member whose name surfaced repeatedly during questioning.Sources said police are probing allegations that nearly...

Analysts suggest US-Iran ceasefire may be temporary in lieu of upcoming mid-term elections The ceasefire between the US and Iran has eased fears of a wider conflict and led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices lower. However, the truce may be tactical rather than permanent, according to analyst cited by...

Eggs were thrown at Mahua Moitra and the TMC MP was effectively held hostage for nearly four hours by alleged BJP supporters KOLKATA: Eggs were thrown at Mahua Moitra and the TMC MP was effectively held hostage for nearly four hours by alleged BJP supporters inside a Trinamool Congress party office in Nadia’s Kaliganj on...

Scientists at the University of Minnesota have announced a major step in synthetic biology: a laboratory-made system dubbed ‘SpudCell’ that mimics many behaviors of living cells. (AI-generated image) Scientists at the University of Minnesota have announced a major step in synthetic biology: a laboratory-made system dubbed ‘SpudCell’ that mimics many behaviors of living cells.Built from...