Residents Call for Improvement of Perambur Tahsildar Office in Chennai
Chennai: Residents queuing up at the Perambur tahsildar office in Vyasarpadi are facing long waits, broken chairs, stray dogs occupying seats, and a single unhygienic restroom. The office, currently housed in a community hall for the past one and a half years, lacks basic amenities, causing distress to daily visitors. Locals are now calling for the office to be relocated as the current setup is inadequate. With only one community center in the area, residents rely on it for family events due to the high cost of private halls.
Health Screening in Singapore (2026): How Much It Really Costs & Where to Go
We all know how crucial health screenings are—spotting potential health issues early can save you from high medical bills and serious complications down the line. But when it comes to the cost of these screenings in Singapore, things aren’t always straightforward.
Man Loses Leg in 'Phatka Gang' Attack on Moving Train in Kalyan
KALYAN: A 22-year-old farmer from Nashik suffered a partial amputation of his left leg after being hit by the notorious 'Phatka gang' near Kalyan. The incident occurred on Sunday morning while Gaurav Nikam was travelling on the Tapovan Express from Thane to Nashik. According to Kalyan GRP, the incident happened between Shahad and Ambivli railway stations when the train slowed down near Irani Pada. Nikam was on a phone call near the train door when a minor boy from outside struck his hand with a
Allegations of Fraudulent Surrogacy Practices Surface at Hyderabad Fertility Clinic
HYDERABAD: Gopalapuram police have registered five new cases against the head of Srushti Fertility Clinic Dr Athaluri Namratha alias Pachipala Namratha, and others based on complaints lodged by five sets of victims. While in one case a couple alleged that the doctor handed them a baby whose DNA did not match theirs, three other couples accused the clinic of adopting dubious methods. They claimed that they had already paid the money â anywhere from Rs 12.5 lakh to Rs 19 lakh â and even deposited their biological samples when they grew suspicious about the operations of Dr Namratha and her clinic. The frauds occurred between 2019 and 2025. Cops are yet to ascertain details of the fifth case.
Uttarkashi Cloudburst Horror: Flash Floods Sweep Away Village, People Seen Running For Their Lives
DEHRADUN: A man narrowly escaped death after the flash flood swept through Dharali village in Uttarkashi on Tuesday, triggering a massive pile of debris. He was seen crawling out from the rubble, covered in mud and visibly injured, moments after the deadly waters destroyed homes, shops, and roads in seconds. The man's identity and his current condition remained unknown as of Tuesday evening, but widely circulated videos have already hailed him as a hero. Officials have not yet confirmed whether he was later taken to hospital or rescued by disaster response teams.
Health Screening in Singapore (2026): How Much It Really Costs & Where to Go
We all know how crucial health screenings are—spotting potential health issues early can save you from high medical bills and serious complications down the line. But when it comes to the cost of these screenings in Singapore, things aren’t always straightforward.
Man Loses Leg in 'Phatka Gang' Attack on Moving Train in Kalyan
KALYAN: A 22-year-old farmer from Nashik suffered a partial amputation of his left leg after being hit by the notorious 'Phatka gang' near Kalyan. The incident occurred on Sunday morning while Gaurav Nikam was travelling on the Tapovan Express from Thane to Nashik. According to Kalyan GRP, the incident happened between Shahad and Ambivli railway stations when the train slowed down near Irani Pada. Nikam was on a phone call near the train door when a minor boy from outside struck his hand with a
Allegations of Fraudulent Surrogacy Practices Surface at Hyderabad Fertility Clinic
HYDERABAD: Gopalapuram police have registered five new cases against the head of Srushti Fertility Clinic Dr Athaluri Namratha alias Pachipala Namratha, and others based on complaints lodged by five sets of victims. While in one case a couple alleged that the doctor handed them a baby whose DNA did not match theirs, three other couples accused the clinic of adopting dubious methods. They claimed that they had already paid the money â anywhere from Rs 12.5 lakh to Rs 19 lakh â and even deposited their biological samples when they grew suspicious about the operations of Dr Namratha and her clinic. The frauds occurred between 2019 and 2025. Cops are yet to ascertain details of the fifth case.
Uttarkashi Cloudburst Horror: Flash Floods Sweep Away Village, People Seen Running For Their Lives
DEHRADUN: A man narrowly escaped death after the flash flood swept through Dharali village in Uttarkashi on Tuesday, triggering a massive pile of debris. He was seen crawling out from the rubble, covered in mud and visibly injured, moments after the deadly waters destroyed homes, shops, and roads in seconds. The man's identity and his current condition remained unknown as of Tuesday evening, but widely circulated videos have already hailed him as a hero. Officials have not yet confirmed whether he was later taken to hospital or rescued by disaster response teams.
Man Loses Leg in 'Phatka Gang' Attack on Moving Train in Kalyan
KALYAN: A 22-year-old farmer from Nashik suffered a partial amputation of his left leg after being hit by the notorious 'Phatka gang' near Kalyan. The incident occurred on Sunday morning while Gaurav Nikam was travelling on the Tapovan Express from Thane to Nashik. According to Kalyan GRP, the incident happened between Shahad and Ambivli railway stations when the train slowed down near Irani Pada. Nikam was on a phone call near the train door when a minor boy from outside struck his hand with a
Uttarkashi Cloudburst Horror: Flash Floods Sweep Away Village, People Seen Running For Their Lives
DEHRADUN: A man narrowly escaped death after the flash flood swept through Dharali village in Uttarkashi on Tuesday, triggering a massive pile of debris. He was seen crawling out from the rubble, covered in mud and visibly injured, moments after the deadly waters destroyed homes, shops, and roads in seconds. The man's identity and his current condition remained unknown as of Tuesday evening, but widely circulated videos have already hailed him as a hero. Officials have not yet confirmed whether he was later taken to hospital or rescued by disaster response teams.
A Bond Beyond Blood: Gujarat Man Leaves Home to Caregiver's Granddaughter
AHMEDABAD: When 89-year-old Gustad Borjorji Engineer passed away in Feb 2014, he left behind a flat for his caregiver's granddaughter by writing a will. A city civil court last week granted probate of that will, bestowing the deceased's property to the person who was not blood-related to him. Engineer, who was previously engaged with Tata Industries, wrote a will a month before he passed away on Feb 22, 2014. He had no legal heir - son or daughter. His wife passed away in 2001. The 159-square yard flat in Shahibaug, where he was living, was to be given to Amisha Makwana, who was just 13 years of age then.
Tragic Incidents of Children Falling into Drains Raise Concern in Delhi
NEW DELHI: An 11-year-old boy died after falling into a drain covered with cow dung in Prem Vihar, in southwest Delhi's Najafgarh, on Sunday. According to police, a PCR call was received around 7.15 pm at Najafgarh police station regarding a child that had fallen into a drain. Upon receiving the information, Delhi Police and Delhi Fire Services (DFS) immediately rushed to the spot. The child was pulled out at the time of the incident and was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead on
Accident at Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan Metro Construction Site
BHIWANDI: A tragic accident occurred at the construction site of the Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan Metro Line 5 when a long iron rod fell from the metro bridge, piercing the forehead of a passenger in an autorickshaw below. The injured passenger, identified as Sonu Ali (20) from Bhiwandi, is currently undergoing treatment at Nobel Hospital. The incident took place around 2 pm on Tuesday.
TCS Employee Sleeping Outside Pune Office Sparks Outrage
NEW DELHI: A viral photo of a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee sleeping on a footpath outside the company's Pune office has sparked widespread outrage on social media, prompting the IT giant to issue an official clarification.As per a social media post shared by the Forum of IT Employees (TITE), the employee, identified as Sourabh More, claimed he was forced to live on the street after TCS withheld his salary, despite his repeated pleas to the HR department. In a handwritten letter place
AAP-BJP Face-off Over 'Hanging House' in Delhi Assembly
NEW DELHI: A structure within the main building of Delhi assembly, which was inaugurated by the then AAP government as a British-era 'fansi ghar' (gallows chamber), will be dismantled by the current BJP dispensation. The BJP claims that the structure originally housed a service staircase meant to deliver tiffin to British officers. The Kejriwal government spent Rs 1 crore to renovate it to resemble a jail - installing murals of freedom fighters, erecting symbolic prison bars, and placing a coupl
Four YouTubers Assaulted During Dharmasthala Mass Burial Probe
MANGALURU: A clash between at least four YouTubers and camerapersons, who were actively covering the ongoing SIT exhumation process in the alleged Dharmasthala mass burials case, and locals on Wednesday night resulted in the assault of the media personnel.
