MADURAI: A Pocso court in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday convicted and sentenced a man to death for sexually assaulting and impregnating his minor daughter.The 49-year-old labourer, an alcoholic, repeatedly sexually assaulted his 14-year-old daughter since Aug 2024. He also threatened the survivor with dire consequences if she revealed the crime to her mother. When…
India condemns demolition of deity’s statue NEW DELHI: India responded Wednesday to the demolition of a statue of an ancient Hindu deity, built in an area affected by the ongoing Thailand-Cambodia border dispute, saying that notwithstanding territorial claims, such disrespectful acts hurt the sentiments of followers around the world and should not take place.“Hindu and…
KANPUR: Days after she was beaten up by her father for allegedly having an affair with a cousin, the body of a 16-year-old girl was found under mysterious circumstances in Sachendi village on Tuesday morning.While her father said she hanged herself, police said they preserved the viscera as cause of death was not clear in…
NEW DELHI: With lakhs of students preparing for one of India’s most competitive entrance examinations, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the final syllabus for NEET (UG) 2026, asking aspirants to align their preparation strictly with the updated curriculum to avoid confusion and misinformation and be able to deliver their best.The revised syllabus for…
Nine killed as government bus rams cars in Cuddalore CHENNAI: Nine people, including four women, were killed and at least 10 were injured in a road accident at Ezhuthur near Thittakudi in Cuddalore district on Wednesday.The incident occurred around 7.30 pm when an SETC bus heading to Chennai from Madurai lost control after one of…
NEW DELHI: India has recorded steep declines in malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child deaths, signalling what the government calls a decisive, results-driven phase in the country’s public-health journey.Addressing the Advancing Public Health Outcomes Forum 2025 on Wednesday, Union health minister JP Nadda said the gains were based on sustained political commitment, strong scientific capacity and…
BHOPAL: “My son survived, but he returned to me without his sight,” said Tikku Yaduvanshi (36), his voice breaking as he recalled the 116 days his five-year-old son had battled for life after consuming the toxic cough syrup Coldrif in Parasia town, in MP’s Chhindwara district. “He cannot see, he cannot walk properly, and I…
NEW DELHI: India tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile called K-4, which is designed to hit targets 3,500-km away, from the nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday.There was no official word from the defence ministry on the missile test conducted off the coast of Visakhapatnam from the 6,000-tonne INS Arighaat, which…
File photo: Union minister Amit Shah (Picture credit: PTI) Union cooperation minister Amit Shah said ‘Bharat Taxi’ will roll out soon to generate new job opportunities and ensure cabbies get the entire proceeds of their hard work. “Several companies operate taxi services in the country, but the profits go to the owners rather than the…
CHANDIGARH: Coming down heavily on Punjab Police over the murder of a kabaddi player in public view, the Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the DGP to appear in person and explain why adequate security arrangements were not made at the stadium, where nearly a thousand spectators had gathered.The DGP has been asked to…