Pune customs seize fake cigarettes worth  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>35 lakh, crackdown continues

Last week’s seizure is part of the department’s efforts to identify and act against the circulation of counterfeit tobacco products

Ludhiana:  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>82-cr cleaning project likely to face opposition in House

The proposal, which also covers litter picking and road and footpath washing, has drawn objections from Congress councillors over its necessity, cost and technical specifications

‘Build here, scale here’: IIT alumni body urges institution's diaspora to ‘come home’

Pan IIT Alumni India argued that India now offers opportunities in research, deep tech and innovation that previously drove many skilled professionals to leave.

Ludhiana teachers question publicity of govt schemes at mega PTM

Punjab education secretary Sonali Giri, however, defended discussions on government schemes at school gatherings, saying these helped parents understand the benefits available to them

Will Putin stand between US &amp; Iran? Russia offers peace help as Pentagon readies its forces

Is the U.S.-Iran war about to enter an even more dangerous phase? Israel’s Channel 12 reported on October 8 that senior American officials informed Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir about preparations for a possible major U.S. attack on Iran within three weeks. According to the report, the Pentagon instructed U.S. Central Command to prepare for renewed fighting, potentially alongside Israeli forces. Israeli assessments also warned that Tehran could retaliate with a massive missile barrage. However, no attack date had been fixed and President Donald Trump had not made a final decision. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and offered Russia’s help in reaching a diplomatic settlement. As Washington reportedly prepares for another military escalation and Moscow strengthens ties with Tehran, could a renewed U.S.-Iran conflict draw the world’s major powers into a wider confrontation?

Criminal’s relatives, aides attack on-duty cop, vandalise his car in Ludhiana

According to police, the assailants cornered the constable when he attempted to flee, continued the assault and threatened to kill him before escaping as bystanders began gathering at the scene

Gambhir sympathises with bowlers after West Indies chase down 250: ‘Their careers are at stake’

Gautam Gambhir has his say after India's six-wicket defeat in the Ranchi T20I despite posting 249 runs on the board.&nbsp;

Opposition panel meets President Murmu, Rahul Gandhi says ‘vote chori’ proof sought

Opposition leaders asked President Droupadi Murmu to restore 133 million voters they say were removed from electoral rolls.

A hole in the ground is the front door for this woman living under Manila’s streets

The people live in extremely rough conditions inside the tunnel, which is poorly ventilated and is often filled with garbage.

Why did Newport Beach, Balboa Peninsula flood? Official explains amid scary visuals

Newport Beach declared a local emergency amid coastal flooding on Balboa Peninsula, and an official explained the reason as tsunami fears took hold.

Pune customs seize fake cigarettes worth ₹35 lakh, crackdown continues

Ludhiana: ₹82-cr cleaning project likely to face opposition in House