Rhode Island (United States): The suspected Brown University shooter, who is still at large, is a male dressed in black, police said, adding that an extensive search is underway. As the shooter is still at large, the university said that the campus remained in lockdown, urging all members of the community to remain vigilant and shelter in...

New Delhi: The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 17 people, including four Chinese nationals, and 58 companies for their alleged roles in a transnational cyber fraud network that siphoned off over Rs 1,000 crore through a sprawling web of shell entities and digital scams, officials said Sunday. After busting the racket in October, investigators unravelled a...

New Delhi: Centre has asked states to nominate women officers and those from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) for appointment in key posts on central deputation so that adequate representation can be provided to them. In a communique issued to the chief secretaries of all state governments, the Personnel Ministry sought nominations of only those...

New Delhi/Colombo: Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, the Indian Army has intensified efforts to restore critical connectivity in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. An Engineer Task Force of the Indian Army, working in close coordination with the Sri Lankan Army and the Sri Lankan Road Development Authority, has commenced preparatory work at the Chilaw...

From career decisions and money matters to family time and emotional balance, today’s horoscope brings a mix of caution, motivation and reassurance. Ganesha’s guidance for all 12 zodiac signs highlights where to push harder, where to slow down and how to make the most of the day ahead. Aries: Today ideas will flood your mind, but it...

Baripada: Residents of Khunta block in Mayurbhanj district have alleged gross irregularities in the construction of a road, claiming that the asphalt layer is peeling off barely five days after completion of work. The 9-km-long road from Chapaladihi and Bahalada to Sapanachua under Badapathara panchayat, constructed under the Rural Development department in Khunta section of Udala division...

Kendrapara: Forest personnel of the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, during the early hours of Saturday, intercepted a mechanised fishing vessel and arrested eight fishermen for illegally fishing inside the designated “no-fishing zone” of the sanctuary. The forest officials seized the vessel along with fish catch, fishing equipment, and other related items, said Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary Ranger Kapilendra Pradhan....

Bandhugaon: Five girls fell ill Saturday after consuming rice allegedly contaminated with a lizard at the hostel of Baunshput Government Upper Primary School in Bandhugaon block of Koraput district. According to officials, the hostel houses 99 residents. Leftover rice from Friday night’s dinner was served to the students around 8 am Saturday. While eating, students reportedly found...

Governance is hard and good governance, meaning efficient and effective governance, is harder. Optics is a poor substitute for outcomes, but when outcomes are hard to come by through governance, then optics can be relied upon rather than admitting failure. When the airline business grinds to a halt and airports across India are an angry mess, the...

By Malay Mishra President Putin came to India to attend the 23rd India-Russia bilateral summit with a heavy Ukraine baggage. He had just finished his marathon meeting with US Special Envoy Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Kushner in Moscow when he came calling to Delhi for a crisp 27-hours Summit. However, despite the hoopla and din of the...