India’s industrial activity maintained steady momentum in May 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising 5.1% as compared to the same period last year. The growth came on the back of robust manufacturing and electricity output, even as mining remained under pressure.Data released by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI) on…
New Delhi: Panchvati Van, a special theme-based plantation developed over two acres, was inaugurated recently in Central Ridge. Drawing inspiration from sacred groves mentioned in Indian mythology, the circular patch contains 39 saplings of five species — banyan, peepal, Ashok, amla and bel.Union home minister Amit Shah, chief minister Rekha Gupta and Union environment minister…
Physical copies of BMC meeting agendas and proposals will, however, continue to be circulated during the transition towards a paperless system, BJP group leader in the BMC Ganesh Khankar said Mumbai: The BMC has proposed to provide 13-inch tablets to all 237 corporators, including the 10 nominated members, as part of its initiative to digitise…
Ahmedabad: Even moderate to heavy rain on Friday brought civic troubles for commuters, especially in the city’s western areas.Several blamed waterlogging around ongoing infrastructure projects and poor drainage for turning routine commutes into patience-testing odysseys.A marketing professional caught in a jam said the rain wasn’t heavy, but there is no system to channel the water…
Feeling guilty about inconsistent workdays? Spiritual teacher Gaur Gopal Das offers a comforting perspective: being human means fluctuating energy and focus. True consistency isn’t about perfection daily, but about showing up sincerely with what you have. Growth stems from persevering through all kinds of days, not just the perfect ones. Embrace your humanity and trust…
NEW DELHI: Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane has spoken about the difficult wait before making his Test debut, revealing that he spent two years travelling with the team as the 12th man. Rahane made his international debut in limited-overs cricket in 2011 but had to wait for 20 Test matches before finally getting his first…
The presence of plants indoors can make your life better by beautifying the space, improving the air quality, and providing you with a serene environment. Even though many plants require adequate sunlight for their survival, there are many common indoor plants which can survive with minimal or even no sunlight at all.As per the Royal…
road accident illustration Ahmedabad: Two elderly residents lost their lives in separate road accidents in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, with police registering cases against the drivers involved. One victim was allegedly run over by a speeding SUV that fled the scene, while the other died after a pickup vehicle rammed into the scooter on which the…
Chennai: A 70-year-old man was rescued by fire and rescue services after he accidentally fell into a 30-foot-deep public well near his house in Pallavaram on Tuesday.Joseph, of Pallavaram’s Purushothaman Street, lost his balance and fell into an unused well due to age-related instability. As the well was dry, his fall caused multiple injuries. Residents…
Pune: Private seed firms have accused the agriculture department of double standards, saying it filed 85 cases against them over alleged poor soybean germination this kharif season but did not take similar action against state-owned Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation Limited (Mahabeej) despite receiving nearly 1,000 complaints against it.The private firms argued they were not allowed…
