Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has been leasing out thousands of prime commercial properties across the city for a paltry Rs 100 to Rs 500 a month. Hamstrung by a severe staff shortage, the civic body is now launching a digital overhaul and taking up a few properties for redevelopment.An extensive audit reveals the…
A Ukrainian serviceman fires his weapon during an exercise in the Joint Forces Operation, in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Tuesday. (AP) WASHINGTON: The United States said Thursday that Russia is on the verge of unleashing a massive military attack against Ukraine, dismissing Moscow’s claim to be pulling forces back, as artillery fire hit a…
Officials attributed the cave-in to excessive water flow following heavy rainfall in the area. Train services were regulated during the restoration work, resulting in delays on the corridor. MUMBAI: Suburban train services on the Trans Harbour line were disrupted early Tuesday after a track cave-in caused by excessive water flow was reported between Turbhe and…
Argentine footballer Lionel Messi during an event as part of his ‘G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025 (PTI Photo) Fresh developments have emerged in the investigation into the alleged mismanagement during Lionel Messi‘s ‘GOAT India Tour’ event at Kolkata’s Yuva Bharati Krirangan in December last year. On Wednesday, members of Messi’s team reportedly approached the Bidhannagar Police…
The Phantom Mk1 robot, developed by San Francisco-based startup Foundation, became the first humanoid machine in history when it was deployed to the Ukraine frontlines in Feb for a US military evaluation In 1920, the term “robot” made its debut in a Czech play; 106 years later, robots made their debut on the battlefield.This Jan,…
Kolkata airport (File photo) KOLKATA: An IndiGo aircraft scheduled to operate a flight from Kolkata to Agartala was struck by lightning while parked at Kolkata airport on Friday amid severe thunderstorm conditions, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said.The incident occurred while the aircraft, IndiGo flight 6E6068 (VT-IPW), was stationed at aerobridge 56L, according…
KALYAN: In a move aimed at strengthening its outreach among the business community, the Shiv Sena has appointed former Congress leader and prominent businessman Vimal Thakkar as president of its Traders’ Cell for Kalyan city.Party leaders said the appointment is part of a broader strategy to expand the organisation’s presence among traders and entrepreneurs under…
The police have recommended measures including patching pothole, correcting faulty road dividers, redesigning footpaths and removing encroachments to streamline traffic flow Pune: From encroachments to uneven or asymmetrical footpaths, potholes and poor road conditions, the Pune traffic branch has identified 60 infrastructure and related issues contributing to congestion across its 30 divisions. The police plan…
Mumbai: The Andheri Police registered a case against a youth, Abhinandan Sule, for trespassing on Metro tracks and causing a delay in services, after metro services between Dahisar and Versova were suspended for 17 minutes.The complainant, a security guard at the Metro One Andheri station, was on duty on Wednesday afternoon when he received a…
Kolkata: The state will induct 20,000 policemen in both Bengal police and Kolkata Police, state finance minister Swapan Dasgupta announced in his maiden budget speech on Monday. This will be in addition to the 16,000 cops – around 12,000 constables in Bengal Police and 4,000 cops in Kolkata police – that will be inducted by…
