NEW DELHI: Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday, bringing respite from hot and humid conditions after days of high temperatures.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR, forecasting cloudy skies, moderate spells of rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong surface winds over the coming days.Rain…
Chennai: Daily suburban rail commuters using the Chennai–Arakkonam corridor can expect more punctual train services and fewer delays with Southern Railway commissioning the remodelled Arakkonam Yard, eliminating a long-standing operational bottleneck at one of its busiest junctions.A release said the Rs97crore Arakkonam Yard Remodelling Project has transformed Arakkonam Junction into a high-capacity, technology-driven railway hub…
The bridge was built in 197. It was closed for public since Dec 2025 Ahmedabad: Three dilapidated spans of Subhash Bridge were brought down in a controlled operation on Wednesday. No untoward incident was reported during the entire operation, officials said, adding that the contractor carried out the demolition under the supervision of experts. Prescribed…
Kolkata: The Utsashree portal for receiving transfer applications from schoolteachers reopened on Wednesday, after a gap of four years.The portal was first temporarily suspended on Sept 29, 2022, and stopped accepting applications from teachers and staff of aided schools, citing a “special situation”. Later, the suspension period was extended multiple times following govt notifications. On…
Maharashtra health minister Prakash Abitkar Pune: State health minister Prakash Abitkar on Wednesday said in the assembly a special task force would be constituted in Pune to monitor the functioning of IVF centres mushrooming across Maharashtra.The issue of some IVF centres allegedly running illegal fertility rackets came up for discussion in the assembly. MLAs cited…
Panaji: Govt has extended the services of Goa Medical College dean, Dr J P Tiwari, by three months following his retirement on June 30. An order issued by joint secretary (personnel), Nancy Fernandes, states that the extension will last until Sep 30, subject to vigilance clearance, finance department concurrence, and cabinet approval. Tiwari was appointed…
NEW DELHI: Peak temperatures and the sweltering heat this year have delivered a windfall for consumer brands, with quick-commerce platforms driving robust growth in heat-linked categories.As temperatures climbed across the country, demand for products ranging from ice creams and beverages to sunscreens more than doubled year-on-year in May as consumers sought relief from the relentless…
United States’ Malik Tillman (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a free kick. (AP Photo) The United States overcame second-half adversity to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday night, securing only the second FIFA World Cup knockout-stage victory in the nation’s history despite playing the final 26 minutes with 10 men after Folarin…
The clock is finally ticking down to the release of Alia Bhatt‘s ‘Alpha’ this Friday. The spy action film, which is the latest instalment in Yash Raj Films‘ Spy Universe, opened its advance bookings and the numbers show good momentum ahead of its theatrical release. ‘Alpha’ advance box office report According to the early advance…
Candace Owens’ latest comments about Charlie Kirk’s death sparked renewed backlash after critics challenged her claims on social media. One viral post accused Owens of promoting a disputed “body double” theory and argued that available security footage contradicts her narrative. The exchange fueled fresh online debate, with critics urging people to rely on verified evidence…
