Panaji: Goa has recorded one of its driest starts to the southwest monsoon in nearly two decades, with rainfall during the first 20 days of June among the lowest since 2010, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).Data for the period from June 1 to June 20 shows that Goa received just 166mm of rainfall…
Sachin Tendulkar shares an emotional message on NEET protests. NEW DELHI: Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has spoken out on the nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak, calling on society to ensure that young people never lose faith in hard work and meritocracy.In a heartfelt post on X on Thursday, the batting great reflected on…
Maruti Suzuki has revised the prices of the Dzire sedan in India, making most variants more expensive by up to Rs 7,500. The price update comes at a time when the Dzire continues to enjoy strong demand, having emerged as the country’s best-selling car in 2025 with sales of around 2.14 lakh units.The entry-level Dzire…
Water Hyacinth was introduced as an ornamental plant, now it chokes rivers around the world The water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) was imported into several countries, including India as an ornamental aquatic species to beautify ponds and gardens. Years later, the aquatic weed grew rapidly and started invading natural water bodies, forming floating mats that are…
New Delhi: Delhi govt has tightened scrutiny of property registrations executed through general power of attorney (GPA) to curb stamp duty evasion, land fraud and revenue loss from such transactions.Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday directed sub-registrars to examine whether GPAs involve sale consideration, transfer of possession or confer ownership rights amid reports that in…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s most recent trip to Australia unfolded amid scenes of unmistakable excitement. At Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, where thousands from the Indian diaspora gathered, the mood felt closer to a major concert than a diplomatic engagement. The scale of the welcome reflected the extraordinary reception Modi has enjoyed in Australia ever since his…
KOLKATA: In a quiet citizen-led effort, a seven-member volunteer team cleared hundreds of unauthorised advertisements from public infrastructure across parts of south Kolkata.The drive began at 5.30 am outside Menoka Cinema and lasted more than 2 hours. Volunteers moved along Sarat Chatterjee Avenue, Southern Avenue and SP Mukherjee Road, removing material from roadside grills, wire…
Kolkata: The Kolkata Police has prohibited its personnel from using mobile phones along with other hearing devices on duty.The top brass has warned that any violation of this directive will attract severe disciplinary action.The official order, which was sent to all police units on Saturday, is for personnel on active duty. “It is hereby ordered…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay was once again seen experiencing his incredible fan power when he appeared in public in Chennai. What should have been a routine visit turned into a massive gathering as hundreds of fans rushed to see him. Footage from the Metro stations has gone viral with excited fans cheering,…
RRB releases ALP CBT 2 hall ticket 2026 for 10970 vacancies, candidates can download call letter RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card 2026 for candidates appearing for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) examination under Centralized Employment Notice CEN 01/2025. The…
