Jamshedpur. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) achieved a major success against human trafficking at Tatanagar railway station and freed seven minor children from the clutches of traffickers. On Saturday, based on secret information, the RPF flying squad team conducted a search operation in D-1 and D-2 coaches when 22861 Ispat Express reached Tatanagar. During the investigation, seven minor boys traveling with some adults appeared suspicious. During interrogation, the children could neither clearly state the purpose of their journey nor the name of the destination, although they identified the adults traveling with them. During interrogation, it was revealed that…
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Kathmandu : Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli is set to make an official visit to India towards mid-September, according to a statement released by the Foreign Ministry on Sunday. The visit is being planned and preparations are currently underway, although the exact date and details of the trip have not been finalized. Spokesperson Lok Bahadur Chhetri stated that while preparations are ongoing, the final schedule is yet to be confirmed. However, sources at the Prime Minister’s Office have revealed that Oli will embark on his official visit to India on September 16. This visit holds great significance for…
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s National Police Commission has dismissed Nilantha Jayawardena, the former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), for negligence related to the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that resulted in 279 fatalities, including 45 foreigners. Jayawardena ignored prior warnings of a potential attack by Islamic extremists, having been notified 17 days before the coordinated suicide bombings on April 21, which targeted three hotels and three churches, injuring over 500 people. A disciplinary inquiry found him guilty on seven counts of dereliction of duty, leading to his dismissal as the Commission imposed the maximum penalty. Initially removed from his SIS…
Peshawar: Seven police personnel on a routine patrol in South Waziristan, along the volatile Pakistan–Afghanistan border, have reportedly gone missing, prompting serious concern from law enforcement officials. According to District Police Officer Arshad Khan, the officers disappeared while patrolling the Laddha tehsil region of Upper South Waziristan on Sunday. Among the missing, three were identified by name: Insaf, Abid, and Ismail, all assigned to the Laddha police station. They were last seen on duty in an area known for frequent militant activity and complex terrain, making it a high-risk zone for security personnel. While no official statement confirmed whether the…
Kamchatka Peninsula: On July 20, three earthquakes struck Russia, notably affecting the Kamchatka Peninsula. The seismic events prompted the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre to issue a tsunami warning following a 7.4-magnitude quake recorded by the US Geological Survey (USGS), located approximately 144 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Initial tremors included earthquakes of magnitudes 5 and 6.7, with the major quake occurring at a depth of 20 km. The tsunami alert warns of potentially hazardous waves in coastal areas up to 300 km from the epicentre. Following the primary quake, additional aftershocks, including quakes of 6.7 and 6.6 magnitudes, were reported.…
New Delhi: The domestic stock market faced a decline for the third consecutive week due to uncertainty around a proposed trade deal with the U.S., foreign institutional investors’ selling, and sluggishness in the IT sector. For the week ending July 18, the BSE Sensex closed at 81,757.73 points, down 742.74 points (0.90%), while the NSE Nifty ended at 24,968.40 points, down 181.45 points (0.72%). The BSE Large Cap Index also fell by 0.50%, with notable losers like ICICI Lombard, Tech Mahindra, and HCL Technologies, although HDFC Asset Management and Adani Green Energy saw gains. In contrast, the BSE Mid Cap…
New Delhi: The upcoming business week starting Monday is projected to be quite active in the primary market with 10 companies launching their IPOs. Among these, 5 are from the main board segment and 5 from the SME segment. Additionally, three companies will begin operations in the stock market through their listings next week. On the first business day, July 21, the ₹69.98 crore IPO of Savvy Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd will open for subscription, with bids being accepted until July 23. The price band is set between ₹114 and ₹120, and the lot size is 1,200 shares. Allotment will occur…
New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the winners of the 2024 ICC Development Awards, which recognize innovative programs enhancing cricket’s growth globally, particularly in emerging nations. Established in 2002, these awards now feature seven categories, including a new one for the ICC X Rexona criiio Cricket Festival of the Year. Cricket Namibia has been honored with the ICC Development Initiative of the Year award for its Ashburton Kwata Mini-Cricket Programme, a key grassroots initiative integrated into public school physical education across 14 regions, impacting tens of thousands of students. The inaugural ICC 100% Cricket Female Cricket Initiative…
Dehradun: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah set to visit Uttarakhand on Saturday as the chief guest at the Uttarakhand Investment Festival and Global Investors Summit Grounding Ceremony, scheduled for 1:15 P.M. at Manoj Sarkar Stadium in Rudrapur. This event is a significant step in Uttarakhand’s industrial growth and economic development, following the success of the earlier Global Investors Summit. The ceremony will see the participation of major industrialists, business leaders, and new industry representatives, highlighting the central government’s commitment to enhancing investments and economic infrastructure in the region. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, also in attendance, emphasized the…
Delhi: The Department of Posts announces the launch of the next-generation APT application, set to enhance digital services and contribute to nation-building. This upgraded system will go live at post offices in Delhi on 21.07.2025, impacting locations such as Aliganj, Amar Colony, Andrewsganj, and more. To facilitate a smooth transition to this digital platform, a planned downtime is scheduled for 21.07.2025, during which no public transactions will be available at the affected post offices. This temporary service suspension is essential for data migration, system validations, and configurations, ensuring the new system operates effectively. The APT application promises an enhanced user…