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06 Oct

Bengaluru Prison Shock: Life Convict Freed Using Fake Apex Court Documents

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A notorious convict sentenced to life imprisonment was released from prison using forged Supreme Court orders. As the mystery behind this fraud unfolded, a terrifying case of moral depravity came to light. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Prisons Department, S. Somashekar, has finally been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting the convict's wife for a long period in exchange for releasing him with fake documents. This incident has sent shockwaves through the administrative and judicial circles of Karnataka. The incident dates back to 2018. Shankar, a convict sentenced to life imprisonment by a fast-track court in a 2004…

06 Oct

From Antarctica’s Ice to Nobel Glory: Francis Halzen’s Journey to the Top

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The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Belgian-American physicist Francis Halzen. As announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Tuesday, the physicist was honoured with this highest distinction in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the 'IceCube Neutrino Observatory' and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from cosmic sources. Born in 1944 in Tienen, Belgium, Halzen is currently a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the United States. He played a pioneering role in establishing the 'IceCube Neutrino Observatory' in Antarctica at the South Pole to search for the universe's mysterious and hidden neutrino particles.…

06 Oct

A Big Step for Confidence’: Lovlina Borgohain Praises Delhi Police Safety Initiative

PreetiAssam, India, Latest

After achieving a historic gold medal at the recently concluded 2026 Asian Games, star Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain on Monday joined women police personnel of the Delhi Police for a foot patrol in the Rajouri Garden market area as part of a women’s safety awareness campaign. Lovlina participated in this initiative to ensure that women can move around freely, without fear, and with confidence. Praising the Delhi Police’s initiative, Lovlina told news agencies, "Working towards women’s safety and conducting patrols like this is a very important initiative by the Delhi Police. I feel wonderful to be a part of this…

06 Oct

Opposition to Siang Mega Dam Intensifies as Arrests and Security Deployment Rise

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

At least five people have been arrested in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang Valley amid escalating tensions over the pre-feasibility report (PFR) study for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), a hydropower project planned on the Siang River with a proposed capacity of more than 10,000 MW. According to one arrest notice, the detention was linked to Case No. 22/26 registered at Boleng in Siang district under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The notice alleged that the accused had participated in an unlawful assembly and attacked Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel in Uggeng. Earlier, the district administration…

06 Oct

Malabar Group signs LOI with West Bengal government to expand CSR impact

Business BureauBusiness

Malabar Group, the parent company of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Government of West Bengal to strengthen government-corporate collaboration and expand its CSR initiatives across the state. The Group has earmarked ₹20 crore for CSR activities in West Bengal for FY 2026-27. The LOI was exchanged with Finance Minister Dr Swapan Dasgupta by Thahsil Ahammed, Regional Head (East India), Malabar Gold & Diamonds, along with Sajid N K, Manufacturing Head, and Shabeer P K, Senior Manager, CSR. The collaboration aligns with West Bengal’s integrated CSR framework involving the Finance Department, State CSR…

06 Oct

Instamart expands EV infrastructure with Yulu, Yuma Energy for delivery partners

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Instamart has announced partnerships with electric mobility platform Yulu and battery-swapping network Yuma Energy to strengthen access to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure for its delivery partners. The initiative aims to address two key barriers to EV adoption in last-mile delivery — access to affordable electric two-wheelers and charging-related downtime. Instamart said the programme can reduce rental expenses for participating delivery partners by up to 30%. Under the partnership with Yuma Energy, Instamart is providing space at its PODs, or dark stores, for battery-swapping stations. Yuma currently operates more than 2,000 battery-swapping units, with each swap taking less than two…

06 Oct

Infrastructure Boost in Jalukbari: New Drinking Water Schemes for Schools, Temples, and Community Centres

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Following the delimitation process, 14 new drinking water supply schemes have been constructed across 14 religious and public institutions in Wards 1 and 2 of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation area, which were recently included in the Jalukbari Assembly Constituency from West Guwahati. Out of these, 8 schemes are in Ward 2 and 6 are in Ward 1. These projects were constructed by the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) within the stipulated time under the state government's SOPD-G scheme, a special initiative by Jalukbari MLA and Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. The institutions covered under these schemes include: Shri Shri…

06 Oct

ICICI Life Insurance unveils ‘HarKalAasaan’ to make life insurance simpler for customers

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ICICI Life Insurance Limited, formerly known as ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited, has introduced a new brand identity and tagline, ‘HarKalAasaan’, with a focus on making life insurance simpler, more transparent, flexible and easier for customers to navigate. The company said the new brand promise is designed around the changing needs of Indian consumers, who are managing evolving careers, family structures, longer lifespans and shifting financial priorities. The insurer aims to help customers make more informed and confident decisions about their financial future rather than viewing life insurance only as protection against uncertainties. Mr. Srinivas Balasubramanian, Chief of Marketing,…

05 Oct

Inaugural Ziro Bird and Butterfly Festival Marks Start of Wildlife Week Celebrations

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The inaugural Ziro Bird and Butterfly Festival commenced on Sunday at Saint Claret College in Ziro, located in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Subansiri district, marking the beginning of the region's 72nd Wildlife Week celebrations. Following the opening session, the festival is set to move to Pange in the Tale Wildlife Sanctuary, where participants will spend three days conducting field explorations, monitoring bird and butterfly populations, and engaging in conservation activities. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Hapoli Forest Division DFO Tilling Taker and ADCF Oyang Dusu highlighted the significance of Wildlife Week and emphasized the crucial ecological role played by the region's…

05 Oct

India Return Hopes Dim for Mohammed Shami Following Major Setback

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Having last played for India in 2025, veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami finds his international career stalled due to a mix of fitness troubles, injuries, and selection indifference, despite putting up solid displays in domestic matches. Prompted by India's recent bowling concerns on batting tracks during their 2-1 ODI series triumph against the West Indies, cricket pundit Dinesh Karthik stated that selectors should not look back at Shami because the team has effectively moved on. Karthik believes that attention should remain on contemporary pacers such as Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, and Prasidh Krishna, alongside promising youngsters like Aquib Nabi, Gurnoor…