A blast occurred outside the Thakurdwara temple in Amritsar’s Khandwala area in the early hours of Saturday. The explosion, which damaged a portion of the temple’s wall, caused panic among local residents. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. CCTV footage shows two unidentified men arriving on a motorcycle, one of whom hurled an explosive device toward the temple before fleeing. Police suspect Pakistan’s spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), to be behind the attack, allegedly using local youth as foot soldiers.Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar confirmed that police were alerted around 2 AM by the temple priest, who was inside the
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed reports that his troops are surrounded in Russia’s Kursk region, countering claims by Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite intensified Russian offensives, Zelenskyy affirmed that Ukrainian forces maintain control in the area and accused Russia of amassing troops for an attack on Ukraine’s Sumy region.Ongoing Conflict in KurskUkraine’s presence in Kursk, established since August 2024, has been a strategic victory for Kyiv, marking the first foreign occupation of Russian territory since World War II. However, Russian and North Korean forces have been advancing in recent weeks, reclaiming key positions such
Real Madrid secured a hard-fought place in the Champions League quarter-finals after defeating rivals Atletico Madrid 4-2 on penalties, despite a 1-0 extra-time loss in the second leg on Wednesday. The victory sees Madrid continue their dominance over Atletico in the competition, maintaining their record of never being eliminated by their city rivals in Europe.Atletico came out strong at the Metropolitano Stadium, pressing from the first whistle. Their efforts paid off instantly, with Conor Gallagher scoring just 27 seconds into the game. Rodrigo De Paul’s cross found Gallagher, who pounced on Raul Asencio’s defensive
A senior official of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), M. Shanmugam (50), was found dead in his office late Tuesday night with a gunshot wound. Police have registered the case as a suspected suicide.Shanmugam, the General Manager of the Seamless Steel Tubes Plant (SSTP) unit, was discovered slumped on a sofa with a pistol in his hand. He had reported for duty as usual at 8:30 am on Tuesday, and as General Managers often work late, his absence at home did not raise immediate concern. However, when his wife was unable to reach him by phone, she alerted the BHEL
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) engaged in separate discussions with Kuki-Zo and Meitei civil society groups in Manipur on March 11 and 12, amid continued highway blockades by Kuki-Zo groups following the recent violence on March 8. The meetings aimed to address ongoing tensions in the strife-torn state and implement a 13-point action plan to restore normalcy.On March 11, A.K. Mishra, Adviser, MHA (Northeast), along with other officials, met representatives of the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), Zomi Council, and the Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU) in Churachandpur. Delegates from Kangpokpi, Chandel, Pherzawl, and Jiribam also participated in the discussions. The
A NASA-SpaceX mission aimed at bringing home two astronauts stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has been postponed due to a hydraulic ground issue. The Falcon 9 rocket, set to launch from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, was delayed after engineers identified a problem with the hydraulics on a clamp arm. Another launch attempt is possible on Thursday, pending repairs.The mission, Crew-10, was expected to transport four new astronauts to the ISS and clear the way for the return of NASA astronauts Suni Williams, 58, and Butch Wilmore, 61. The two astronauts flew to space in June 2024
Cybercriminals are exploiting verified X (formerly Twitter) handles with barely 10 to 15 followers to promote misleading posts about singer Shreya Ghoshal, aiming to lure unsuspecting users into online scams. Dr. Sandeep Mittal, Additional Director General of Police, Cyber Crime Wing, Tamil Nadu, raised this alarming issue in a social media post on Thursday.Mittal’s warning highlighted the misuse of verified handles, stating, "Verified @X Handles, having 10 to 15 followers, promoting Shreya Ghoshal Ads are scam traps to lure public into cyber scams. Be alert, be safe……. @X should have a mechanism to detect and block such handles openly indulging
The Adayar Sub-Registrar Office (SRO) in Thiruvanmiyur has been revamped with modern amenities, including access-controlled entry, air-conditioning, and visitor-friendly facilities. This initiative aims to enhance security and improve the overall experience for property buyers and sellers. As part of a broader effort to upgrade technology in property registration, the government plans to modernize 30 more SROs across the state, including those in Virugambakkam and Villivakkam. With 588 sub-registrar offices handling nearly 15,000 visitors daily, the government is focusing on streamlining operations. Adayar SRO was chosen as a model office for this transformation
Renowned Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja made history with the world premiere of his first-ever Western classical symphony, Valiant, at London’s Eventim Apollo Theatre on March 9 at midnight. The performance was further elevated by the participation of the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, making it a landmark moment in his illustrious career. With this achievement, Ilaiyaraaja became the first musician from Indian cinema to present a Western classical symphony in London, reaffirming his status as a musical pioneer.Valiant was recorded alongside the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and Ilaiyaraaja recently shared an exclusive behind-the-scenes video showcasing its creation. The maestro revealed that writing
