Month: April 2025

[ad_1] YAVATMAL: As temperatures soar to 44°C across much of Vidarbha, several districts are grappling with acute water scarcity. In Yavatmal district, the situation is particularly dire for the residents of Phanse Pardhi settlements—especially women—who are risking their lives daily just to fetch water.Despite government schemes like 'Har Ghar Nal', which promise tap water to every household, the reality in these settlements tells a starkly different story. Yavatmal is home to nearly 60 to 62 Pardhi settlements. While a few NGOs have attempted to alleviate the crisis by installing borewells, most have run dry, exacerbating the community's plight.Women are forced to walk two to three kilometers daily under the scorching sun to fetch water. Many are compelled to descend into deep, uncovered wells, facing the constant risk of snake and scorpion bites. Yet, they have no alternative. Contaminated water remains […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Zikra, a self-proclaimed 'Lady Don' and a key figure in the brutal murder of 17-year-old Kunal on April 17, has a history of criminal involvement and was grooming a gang of minors for illegal activities.According to police sources, Zikra previously worked as a bouncer for the wife of notorious gangster Hashim Baba. She was recently arrested for posting a video on social media in which she was seen brandishing a pistol.A mother of a two-year-old child, Zikra reportedly does not live with her husband. Investigators allege she was assembling a group of eight to ten teenage boys, training them for criminal acts. Her obsession with firearms was well known, with several social media posts showing her posing with guns. She had earlier been arrested under the Arms Act for similar offences.Local residents claimed that Zikra and her […]

[ad_1] Pope Francis, who died on Monday, left a significant legacy of changes in Catholic Church teachings on issues like the death penalty and nuclear weapons while maintaining traditional stances on matters such as abortion. During his papacy, he made notable progress in interfaith relations, particularly with Muslims, and introduced reforms in various church policies including LGBTQ+ rights and women's roles in the church. Here are some key issues and Pope Francis' take on them:HomosexualityPope Francis has demonstrated evolving views on LGBTQ+ issues during his papacy, maintaining Catholic doctrine while showing increased acceptance through policy changes and public statements, including support for civil unions and allowing transgender participation in church activities."Who am I to judge?" Francis notably remarked in 2013 when questioned about a purportedly gay Vatican monsignor. "Being homosexual is not a crime," Francis stated, affirming that God loves […]

[ad_1] Lion 14-year-old in Kenya. (IANS photo) In Nairobi, a 14-year-old girl lost her life following a lion attack, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) announcement on Sunday.The tragic event took place on Saturday at a ranch situated south of Nairobi National Park.Another teenager witnessed the incident and alerted authorities, as per the KWS statement."KWS rangers and response teams were swiftly mobilized and traced bloodstains leading to the Mbagathi River, where the girl's body was recovered with injuries on the lower back," the conservation agency said in a statement."The lion was not sighted at the scene," the statement continued.The authorities have established a trap to capture the lion and dispatched teams to search the area, alongside implementing additional safety protocols.The KWS also reported that an elephant had claimed the life of a 54-year-old man in Kenya's Nyeri County on […]

[ad_1] (Image via Getty: P. K. Subban) Love how PK always speaks the truth, a fan wrote for P. K. Subban. P. K. Subban, a former Canadian ice hockey defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens shared his views on the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs Game 1 of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Particularly, about the penalties and powerplay advantage.“In what hockey league is that a penalty? I don’t know. To me, it’s frustrating to me as a player. Let’s park all the other penalties for a second. That penalty, to me, the timing in the game - it’s 2-1. And I hope this is the last time I could talk about a 2-1. But I hate it because there’s so much great hockey, and the players are playing great. But this, to me, it changes […]

[ad_1] File Pic: Rohit Sharma and Abhishek Nayar NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma publicly thanked his long-time friend and personal mentor Abhishek Nayar on Monday, days after the BCCI terminated Nayar’s tenure as the national team's assistant coach. Also visit: KKR vs GT, IPL Live ScoreIn a heartfelt Instagram post following his unbeaten 76-run knock for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, Rohit shared a photo celebrating his return to form and tagged Nayar with a simple yet powerful message: "Thanks bro @ABHISHEKNAYAR."Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Rohit and Nayar go back a long way, having played together for Mumbai in domestic cricket. In recent years, whenever Rohit returns home, Nayar has quietly taken on the role of his personal coach, helping the India skipper refine his game through one-on-one sessions.Nayar's influence extends well beyond Rohit. […]

[ad_1] File photo of Murshidabad violence (Pic credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday came up with new claims regarding the Murshidabad violence, highlighting the hidden episodes that took place during the clashes. West Bengal BJP president and Union minister Sukanta Majumdar claimed that "Hindus were threatened at gunpoint and were forced to chant Islamic religious slogans." Speaking to news agency ANI, Majumdar said, "Several incidents of this kind happened that day, and not just this, Hindus were held on gunpoint and forced to chant Islamic religious slogans." He asserted that what happened to Hindus during violence in Murshidabad is the future of other Hindus living in different parts of the state. "This will be the future of other Hindus who are staying in other parts of the state, who are thinking this problem is limited […]