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[ad_1] CHANDIGARH: Punjab and Haryana HC overturned the compensation awarded to a couple who conceived a child after a failed vasectomy, reports Ajay Sura. HC said this was "not due to medical negligence" but because the couple did not exercise "due care and caution". While passing the order, judge Nidhi Gupta referred to a SC verdict, saying a sterilised woman can become pregnant due to natural causes but could opt for termination of pregnancy.The pleadings in the case took a dramatic turn with the husband comparing his restraint to that of Lord Ram, claiming he showed "great tolerance" by not abandoning his wife, invoking Sita's 'Agni Pariksha.' To this, HC referred to the couple's medical reports and said the girl born due to failed vasectomy was their daughter, so there was no cause for social stigma.The state had approached HC […]

[ad_1] BAREILLY: A 500-page chargesheet was Thursday filed by the SIT in cases involving the alleged murder of Mohd Bilal and Ayan, two of the five men killed in violence during a court-directed survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal on Nov 24, 2024.An SIT officer in Sambhal, requesting anonymity, said Friday that the chargesheet in the "two murder cases" was submitted to the local court on Thursday evening, and "chargesheets in two other cases will be filed soon". Police had already filed chargesheets related to stone pelting and mob attack, and this was the "first chargesheet" filed in connection to the deaths in the violence. Several police personnel were also injured at that time.Ghulam Shah and Mulla Afroz - both local residents with a criminal past and purported links with Dubai-based fugitive Shariq Satha - have been charged […]

[ad_1] Indore: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav will release two male cheetahs from Kuno in Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Neemuch-Mandsaur on Sunday, making it the second home of cheetahs in India, Neemuch collector Himanshu Chandra said on Friday.It's the first translocation of cheetahs in India and marks phase-II of the cheetah reintroduction project to revive the population nearly eight decades after the species was hunted to extinction in the country.With 16 cheetahs now prowling the wild in Kuno, Project Cheetah is ready for the next step — expanding the territory under the fastest feline's pugmarks."CM Yadav will release the two cheetahs into a 16 sqkm enclosure within the Game Range West Sanctuary, Khimla, of Gandhi Sagar on Sunday," collector Chandra said.The collector, along with SP Ankit Jaiswal, Neemuch DFO S K Atode, Mandsaur DFO Sanjay Raikhere and officials […]

[ad_1] Ukrainian government has announced that it has reached an initial understanding with the United States on a potential minerals deal. According to Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, a memorandum of intent has been signed, laying the foundation for a forthcoming “economic partnership agreement” between the two nations. She noted that the finalised deal would also establish an investment fund to aid in Ukraine’s reconstruction.Ukraine is a treasure trove of minerals critical to the modern global economy. With vast and diverse underground resources, the country plays a strategic role in the supply chains of industries ranging from aerospace and defence to renewable energy and electronics.Granite, Titanium, and other minerals found in UkraineUkraine is home to over 20 types of critical minerals, making it one of the most resource-rich countries in Europe. These minerals are not only essential for conventional manufacturing but […]

[ad_1] 'Dhruv' advanced light helicopters NEW DELHI: It's a double whammy for the armed forces. Already grappling with the high crash rate and low serviceability of their 350 obsolete single-engine Cheetah and Chetak choppers, the prolonged grounding of the around 330 twin-engine 'Dhruv' advanced light helicopters (ALHs) has majorly hit military operations and preparedness.The armed forces bank heavily on multi-role ALHs for 'sustenance flights' to forward areas and posts along the unresolved borders with China and Pakistan as well as for observation and reconnaissance, search and rescue missions. "All have suffered major disruptions for over three months now. ALH pilots are also losing flying currency, and forced to make do with simulators," a senior officer told TOI.The most affected is over 11.5-lakh strong Army, which has a fleet of over 180 ALHs, including 60 weaponised versions called 'Rudra', manufactured by […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: On his 33rd birthday, KL Rahul was not just showered with love from fans across the globe but also witnessed a truly heartwarming gesture from his admirers back home. In a touching tribute to the cricketer, a group of KL Rahul fans in Telangana decided to mark the special day by giving back to the community in his name.A video that's now going viral across social media platforms shows members of the "KL Telugu Fans" group distributing food to over 160 homeless people. The celebration wasn’t just about cricket and cake -- it was about kindness and compassion.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Children from the fan group are seen cutting a birthday cake in Rahul's honour, smiling joyfully as they then handed out meals to those in need. The act of service struck […]

[ad_1] Mussoorie: Less than 24 hours after the cremation of acclaimed author and longtime Mussoorie resident Bill Aitken, a dispute broke out on Friday morning over his hillside cottage, Oakless, in the Bala Hissar area.Arvind Singh Chauhan, the designated caretaker of the property and Aitken's neighbour, said that the house originally belonged to Prithwi Bir Kaur, the late Maharani of the erstwhile princely state of Jind, who had given its rights to a trust. Aitken, who was Kaur's companion, had been allowed to live in a portion of the house during his lifetime."Two individuals, Pradeep Singh Guman and Geetanjali — who claimed to have possession of the house — and five unidentified men forcibly entered the part of the house where Aitken stayed. They locked it from inside and did not allow me or my family to enter. They also […]

[ad_1] As trade deficit mounts, China says ready to import more premium goods from India; Envoy seeks fair environment for Chinese firms Amid the escalating US-China trade tensions, Beijing has reached out to India saying China is ready to welcome more premium Indian goods and stands ready to help Indian businesses tap into the Chinese market demands to address India’s trade deficit that, according to reports this week, widened to a record $ 99.2 billion. In an exclusive interview to TOI, his first to the Indian media since he assumed charge, Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong, however, also expressed hope that India will provide a transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese companies.Echoing PM Narendra Modi’s recent remark that competition should not be allowed to tun into conflict, Xu said dialogue is important for a stable and cooperative relationship and added […]

[ad_1] Nehal Wadhera played a handy knock for Punjab Kings against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025. (AP) In what was an evening for the bowlers, it was a batter whose resolute display made the difference in the end at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. All of Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal and Harpreet Brar took two wickets for Punjab Kings. In the second essay, Josh Hazlewood picked three while Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two wickets.But it was Nehal Wadhera's unbeaten 33 from 19 balls that made the difference as PBKS beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru and inflicted the third home defeat on the Rajat Patidar-led side.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!There were valuable runs in the first innings too. Tim David, the Player of the Match, struck an unbeaten fifty, his first in the IPL, as RCB […]

[ad_1] JAMMU: With the operation to track down terrorists who escaped after an encounter in Lasana in Poonch district of J&K entering the fifth day on Friday, Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP of Jammu zone, visited the district to assess operational readiness of troops.“Troops of counterinsurgency force Romeo, SOG of the police, and CRPF are conducting search operations supported by sniffer dogs and aerial surveillance,” Tuti said.A brief exchange of fire took place between terrorists and security forces in Lasana village on Monday. “Terrorism is a stark reality here. It has resurfaced over the last one-and-a-half to two years. We have enhanced our capacity,” he told reporters, adding that terrorists aim to create fear through targeted killings and destabilize peace and tranquillity in the region. He also visited forward areas along the Sangiote and Bhata Dhurian axis, engaging with jawans and […]