PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased, Rs 50,000 for injured JALPAIGURI/SILIGURI: At least 20 of the 27 people trapped in a collapsed tunnel of an under-construction hydro-electric project in Sikkim’s Namchi district have died. Two workers have exited the tunnel and search is on for the rest.Of the 20 bodies…
Millions of black plastic balls floating on a drinking water reservoir might sound like an environmental disaster, but for Los Angeles, they became an ingenious solution to several major challenges. The unusual sight attracted worldwide attention and left many wondering why a city would deliberately cover its water supply with 96 million plastic spheres. Far…
Government school students across Andhra Pradesh will soon have access to Canva’s educational tools under a statewide partnership signed by the state government. The initiative is designed to help students develop presentation, design and visual communication skills while encouraging creative learning. Teachers will also be able to use the platform to create more engaging and…
‘Kannur Squad’ sequel: Rony David Raj shares an UPDATE; Says ‘ We have already spoken to Mammookka’ Actor and writer Rony David Raj has shared a promising update for fans of ‘Kannur Squad’. He revealed in a recent interview that conversations about a sequel have already begun and that Mammootty has been informed about the…
Thousands crossed border into Spain Spain has announced the deployment of its military to Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed into the North African enclave from Morocco, triggering, what the authorities and people are describing as one of the territory’s worst border crises in years. At least nine people died during the mass crossings.The government…
Security tightened outside Udhayanidhi’s residence in Neelankarai, Chennai. TRICHY: Thanjavur police on Tuesday registered a case against former deputy chief minister and MLA Udayanidhi Stalin following a complaint that he made derogatory remarks about women during a protest held in Thanjavur on Monday.The case was registered based on a complaint lodged by the women’s wing…
Kolkata: CM Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said that in the first phase admissions, through the Centralised Admission Portal 2026–27 for UG courses in Bengal, had 3,08,793 admissions, up from 2,57,429 in 2025–26.The CM said, “It is very encouraging that admission of female students increased by 26.45%, as compared to the previous academic session. Classes will…
Police have registered a case and are investigating further involvement (Representative image) NEW DELHI: A 17-year-old boy was allegedly murdered by her girlfriend’s brother and his friends in southeast Delhi’s Molarband on Sunday evening.The brother, also a minor, was allegedly opposed to the relationship. Police have apprehended three of the accused, including the brother.Around 8pm,…
Mount Everest is widely recognised as Earth’s highest mountain, standing as the ultimate symbol of altitude and exploration. According to NASA, beyond our planet lies a volcanic giant that dwarfs every mountain on Earth. Olympus Mons, an enormous shield volcano on Mars, rises to a height of around 27 kilometres, nearly three times taller than…
An AI-generated Illustration of farmers reviewing investment choices—buying farmland, opening commercial shops, and funding children’s education—after giving up their land for a proposed airport project Pune: When Ramdas Memane from Pargaon received compensation after his land was acquired for the proposed Purandar airport, he didn’t buy a luxury SUV or splurge on lifestyle purchases. He…
