New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya has hit out at former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) S.Y. Quraishi for describing the Nepal unrest as a sign of a “vibrant democracy” rather than anarchy.“Absolutely shocking! Former CEC S.Y. Quraishi calls the recent developments in Nepal a sign of ‘vibrant democracy’ — not anarchy. But given his record, this reckless comment is hardly surprising,” Malviya posted on X on Tuesday.The BJP leader shared two videos on his handl…

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), in one of its biggest worldwide operations against drug trafficking, made a massive seizure of synthetic drugs valued at $ 6.5 billion, the global crime policing body said on Tuesday.The authorities intercepted a total of 76 tonnes of drugs, including 51 tonnes of methamphetamine, along with fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and chemical precursors, from across continents, including Asia and North America.A total of 386…

Bhopal, Sep 16 (IANS) The PM Mitra Textile Park, Dhar, is expected to generate 1 lakh direct jobs upon completion, with an additional 2 lakh indirect employment opportunities once fully operational, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said here on Tuesday. Addressing a gathering at the mela, CM Yadav emphasised the historical significance of cotton farming in the state.”More than 6 lakh families in Madhya Pradesh are engaged in cotton cultivation, a tradition that dates back to the British colonial era,”…

Dehradun, Sep 16 (IANS) The Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun has suffered extensive damage after the Tamsa River, swollen by torrential rains and a cloudburst in Sahastradhara, inundated the temple premises.Several feet of sand and debris entered the temple complex, submerging the Shivling and leaving deep cracks in the walls.While officials confirmed that no loss of life has been reported so far, the scale of destruction is being described as severe. The water level, which ro…

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 16 ( IANS) In a setback to the Vijayan government, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) on Tuesday stayed yet another order transferring senior IAS officer Dr B. Ashok from the post of Principal Secretary, Kerala Agriculture Department.With the fresh interim relief, Dr Ashok will continue in his present post until the tribunal issues a final decision.The latest controversy follows a series of transfers involving the officer. Earlier, on September 9, the Ernakulam Ben…

Gorakhpur, Sep 16 (IANS) In a shocking incident that has sparked outrage, a 19-year-old student preparing for NEET was brutally killed by an alleged cattle smuggler in Gorakhpur. The incident took place late on Monday night and has led to widespread unrest in the village.Following the murder, chaos broke out in the area. Senior officials including the SP (North), police station incharge, SSP, IG, and DM were present at the scene.All accused involved in the case have been identified, and five ded…

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) In the 1xBet illegal betting app case, Bengali actor Ankush Hazra and former MP Mimi Chakraborty submitted their respective documents to the Enforcement Directorate here on Tuesday, said an ED source, adding that former cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa and actor Sonu Sood may be questioned later this month.The Bengali actor and politician were asked to share personal documents and questioned in relation to the endorsements that they did for a betting app, said a so…

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) President and two-time Paralympic gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia expressed his confidence the Indian contingent will bring home more than 20 medals at the World Para Athletics Championships.India is all set to host its biggest-ever para sporting event World Para Athletics Championships, scheduled from September 27 to October 5 at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with a record 73-member Indian contingent gearing up for the challe…

Bhubaneswar, Sep 16 (IANS) Kalinga Lancers have roped in Australian legend Jay Stacy as the new head coach of the team, ahead of the upcoming Hockey India League season. Stacy, who represented Australia in 321 international matches and four Olympic Games, winning three medals in 1992, 1996, and 2000, takes over from German coach Valentin Altenburg, who led the side in the previous campaign.”I am excited to begin a new chapter with Vedanta Kalinga Lancers and am thrilled to be returning to the Ho…

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Ever wondered why some people with obesity remain relatively healthy while others develop serious conditions like diabetes and heart disease? Genetic differences may be the reason, according to a study.An international team of researchers led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark analysed genetic data from 452,768 people and discovered variants in 205 regions of the genome linked to higher body fat but better metabolic…