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Kolkata: The investigation into the gang-rape of a 24-year-old law student inside South Calcutta Law College has gained momentum, with technical evidence strongly backing the survivor’s statement. CCTV footage and call data records have aligned with the victim’s timeline, lending critical support to her account of the incident. In a key development, the college’s vice principal confirmed that the accused had no access to the CCTV surveillance system, eliminating concerns of footage tampering. Based on this, investigators are now planning to recreate the crime scene to further verify the sequence of events from the night of June 25. As the…

Telangana: A devastating explosion rocked a chemical factory in the industrial hub of Pashamailaram in Telangana’s Sangareddy district on Monday morning, leaving six workers feared dead and at least 20 others injured. The blast occurred around 9 a.m. at the premises of Sigachi Industries, triggering a massive fire that engulfed large sections of the facility. According to initial reports, the explosion originated from a reactor unit inside the factory, where several workers were stationed at the time. Eyewitnesses described the sheer impact of the blast as catastrophic, with some workers reportedly hurled several meters into the air. The explosion caused…

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs has officially rolled out the e-passport initiative across India under the upgraded Passport Seva Programme (PSP) 2.0. Initially introduced as a pilot project in select cities, the nationwide launch marks a significant step in building a digitally integrated travel ecosystem aligned with the Government of India’s Digital India vision. Union External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, announcing the rollout, said the new initiative will harness cutting-edge technologies to provide more citizen-centric services. An e-passport is a modern version of the traditional passport, equipped with an embedded electronic chip that stores the passport holder’s…

New Delhi: The Adani Group has emerged as India’s fastest-growing brand in 2025, witnessing an impressive 82% surge in brand value, according to the latest Most Valuable Indian Brands 2025 report by London-based Brand Finance. The remarkable growth is credited to the conglomerate’s aggressive push in infrastructure, ambitious green energy expansion, and a rising brand equity among key stakeholders. The Group’s brand value jumped from $3.55 billion in 2024 to $6.46 billion this year—a gain of $2.91 billion. This increase alone exceeds the company’s entire brand valuation from the previous year. As a result, Adani Group climbed three spots in…

Team Goemkarponn CHORAO: A week after it partially sank at the Chorao Island ferry ramp, the vessel Betim is still lying submerged, throwing daily travel plans of islanders and commuters into disarray. The prolonged disruption has raised questions over how soon the ferry can be retrieved and whether it will remain usable once salvaged. Officials have promised that normal operations will resume once the submerged vessel is removed and the route is made safe for other ferries. But repeated attempts to lift the sunken ferry have failed so far. River Navigation Department (RND) Minister Subhash Phal Dessai admitted on Saturday…

Curtorim: In a tense and evenly matched contest, Jolly Boys of Sinaibhag secured a hard-fought 3-0 victory via a penalty shootout against Madel Sports Club to book their spot in the quarterfinals of the 2nd Caniza Peixoto Memorial Football Tournament. The tournament, organised by Black Arrow Boys Agxem Sports Club, is being played at the St. Alex Church Ground in Curtorim. Both sides played aggressive, attacking football throughout the regulation time but failed to convert their chances, with the match ending in a goalless draw after 70 minutes of regulation time. Jolly Boys came close to opening the scoring as…

New Delhi: India’s young badminton star Ayush Shetty made headlines on Sunday by capturing his first-ever BWF World Tour title at the US Open Super 300, ending the country’s title drought this season. The 20-year-old produced a dominant performance in the men’s singles final, defeating Canada’s third seed Brian Yang in straight games, 21-18, 21-13, in just 47 minutes. The victory capped off a remarkable week for Shetty, who also stunned top seed Chou Tien Chen in the semifinals with a gritty comeback win. This win marks Shetty’s third triumph over Yang this year, following earlier victories at the Malaysia…