The CBI has filed a case against Hemanta Kumar Das, a former NF Railway engineer, for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known income. While serving as executive engineer, Das accumulated over Rs 33 lakh between April 2016 and July 2017 that he couldn’t account for.
Teacher aspirants in Patna protested, demanding the Bihar Public Service Commission increase vacancies to 1.2 lakh for the TRE-4 exam. The demonstration was halted, and when protesters refused to disperse, police used water cannons and batons, injuring some and detaining others. Aspirants are also requesting a one-candidate-one-result policy and certificate verification before results.
Lakhimi Pathar High School in Assam’s Baksa district faces imminent closure due to zero student enrollment, despite teachers’ efforts. The school, once provincialized in 2013, saw a steady decline in students, exacerbated by the closure of a feeder primary school and the rise of private institutions.
Researchers have discovered that male spotted ratfish, a type of ghost shark, possess teeth on their foreheads used for grasping females during mating. This challenges the traditional understanding that teeth only grow inside mouths. The finding reveals how evolution can repurpose existing genetic programs for new functions, offering insights into the evolutionary history of dental…
Actor Shwetha Menon, who was recently appointed as the first woman president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), took a nostalgic trip back to 1994—the year India saw Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai bring home the Miss Universe and Miss World crowns. Speaking at an event, Shwetha revealed that she too was a…
A recent study presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025 reveals that elevated blood pressure in children as young as seven can significantly increase the risk of premature cardiovascular death. The research, tracking over 38,000 individuals, found a 40% to 50% higher risk of heart disease-related deaths in adulthood for those with…
The Denver Broncos have chosen Burnham Yard, a former railyard, as the site for their new privately funded retractable-roof stadium and mixed-use district. This ambitious redevelopment project, slated for completion by the 2031 NFL season, will transform the area into a year-round entertainment hub with restaurants, shops, housing, and public spaces.
In West Champaran’s Bagaha, Circle Officer Ravi Prakash Chaudhary was attacked while investigating an encroachment complaint at a government primary school. Lalababu Gond, a former zila parishad member, allegedly assaulted Chaudhary, tearing his shirt and obstructing his investigation. Gond has been taken into custody, and police are investigating the incident, with charges expected under the…
Over 1.5 lakh residents in Jamshedpur’s Chota Govindpur area are facing a second day without tap water due to a payment dispute. Gemini Enterprises, the water supplier, halted services citing 19 months of unpaid dues from the Drinking Water and Sanitation Department (DWSD). With Rs 3 crore pending, the company struggles to maintain operations.
