Florida prosecutors seek death penalty for Shahidul Islam (right), an illegal alien from Bangladesh who re-entered the US after being deported to kill sister-in-law Monica Islam. Illegal Bangladeshi migrant Shahidul Islam was deported from the US but he re-entered and allegedly killed a Florida woman, his sister-in-law, over a property dispute in Bangladesh, and then…
MUMBAI: Bank of Maharashtra reported a net profit of Rs 2,023 crore in Q1FY27, up 27% from Rs 1,594 crore in the corresponding quarter a year earlier, driven by higher net interest income and non-interest income as loan growth lifted interest earnings while other income streams strengthened. The increase in net profit was driven by…
The week opens on a softer note than you may expect, Sagittarius. Early on, you’ll find that support comes from close quarters, especially from your spouse or a trusted partner who understands your moods before you even explain them. That warmth steadies you. There’s a pleasant pull toward affection, shared meals, small domestic comforts, and…
Lynda La Plante, the acclaimed novelist and television writer, is facing a potential driving ban after being accused of exceeding the speed limit on three occasions within a five-month period in south-west London, Daily Mail reported.The 83-year-old, widely recognised for creating Prime Suspect, is scheduled to appear before Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court on August 3…
India’s imports of Russian crude reached a record high in June. (file PTI photo of Russian oil tanker) Russia is one of the few countries in the world that stands out for being one of the biggest exporters of crude oil and also among the largest refiners. But, four years after Moscow’s war with Ukraine…
Pakistan army chief field marshal Asim Munir is now expected to play a role in steering the country’s population control efforts, adding another responsibility to his expanding portfolio, according to a report by Dawn.Already functioning as Pakistan’s de facto power centre, Munir has increasingly moved beyond his traditional role of commanding the armed forces to…
The University of Delhi (DU) has released the Postgraduate (PG) Round 3 minimum allocation scores for admissions to the 2026-27 academic session. Candidates who participated in the Common Seat Allocation System for Postgraduate Admissions (CSAS PG) 2026) can now check the minimum allocation scores by visiting the official admission portal, admission.uod.ac.in.According to the university, the…
Brazil is dealing with one of its worst dengue fever outbreaks in years, and scientists are trying something unusual to bring the numbers down. Instead of just relying on vaccines and mosquito spray, health teams are releasing genetically modified mosquitoes into several cities, hoping these lab-bred insects will help shrink the population of disease-spreading mosquitoes…
The next time you pick up an apple or a box of strawberries, imagine seeing the smiling face of the farmer who grew them staring back at you. It sounds unusual, but in parts of Japan, that’s exactly what shoppers get. A simple photograph tucked inside a fruit or vegetable box has now sparked a…
India Yamaha Motor has entered the flex-fuel motorcycle segment with the launch of the FZ Blue Flex at an introductory price of Rs 1,24,240, ex-showroom. The new motorcycle is designed to run on ethanol-blended fuels ranging from E20 to E85.The FZ Blue Flex is based on Yamaha’s popular FZ platform and uses a 149cc, air-cooled,…
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) The toss for the fifth and final T20I between India and England at the Rose Bowl in Southampton was delayed after the Indian team got caught in traffic while travelling to the stadium.Originally scheduled to take place before the 7:00 PM IST start, the pre-match proceedings had…
Actor-politician and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan underwent a major shoulder surgery in Mumbai on Saturday after being diagnosed with severe rotator cuff injuries in both shoulders. The Jana Sena Party confirmed that the three-and-a-half-hour procedure on his right shoulder was successful and that the actor-politician is recovering under close medical supervision.In a…
