A man impersonating an IAS officer and claiming NSA links was arrested. Police found a Tesla car and imported liquor at his residence. He allegedly ran fraudulent operations across Bihar using fake credentials. Authorities are investigating his assets acquired through deception and corruption. The investigation also includes the possession of protected wildlife parts.
Keely Hodgkinson seeks a historic third European 800m gold medal in Birmingham. She faces strong competition from Audrey Werro and Femke Bol. Hodgkinson views a home victory as special as her Olympic success. She considers her Stockholm defeat a sign of developing competition. The women’s 800m final is scheduled for Friday evening.
Texas homeowners are increasingly finding that insurance companies are using aerial images of their properties to assess risks and decide whether to renew policies. Insurers use satellite, aircraft and third-party imagery, with some companies using AI to analyse roofs and identify possible damage. While insurers say the technology is faster and more efficient, consumer advocates
A former cranberry farm in Plymouth, Massachusetts, has been transformed into a thriving freshwater wetland after restoration work began in 2010. The project restored 225 acres of wetland and more than three miles of stream habitat, removed dams and barriers, and brought back native plants and wildlife. Thousands of migratory fish, including alewife and blueback
A father’s shoe shop faced closure due to rising rents and changing demographics. His daughter, Zineb, used TikTok to showcase vintage shoe styles to a new generation. This social media strategy attracted younger customers, revitalizing the family business significantly. The shop, once near closing, now sees long queues of eager buyers. Zineb’s efforts have established
Indian-origin chess prodigies Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, and Shreyas Royal, 17, won the women’s and open titles at the 2026 British Chess Championships. Bodhana became the youngest British women’s champion, while Royal secured his first open title. Both have risen rapidly in chess, with Bodhana earning multiple honours and Royal becoming England’s youngest grandmaster at 15.
The Prime Minister’s Office said Rahman “emphasised the need to create a conducive environment to further advance the bilateral relations between the two countries”. Dhaka also called on New Delhi to expedite Hasina’s extradition, according to the statement Hasina has been living in India since the fall of her government. She faces legal proceedings in
Commercial property prices in Germany declined in the second quarter, halting a streak of five consecutive quarters of growth. This drop was largely driven by mounting inflation worries and increasing interest rates. While office and retail spaces saw a year-on-year decrease of one percent, residential properties continued their gradual appreciation. The market’s outlook will be
Food safety regulations are having a moment in Maharashtra and Karnataka, with enforcement efforts stepping up significantly. Officials stumbled upon unlicensed vendors and alarming levels of unsanitary conditions, including rotten meat and expired dairy products. In Bengaluru, hotels are facing consequences for issues like poor labeling and inadequate food storage. Authorities are bolstering checks following
