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Chennai: Tamil Nadu has urged the Centre to develop an eight-lane, 700km Chennai-Kanyakumari corridor by widening the East Coast Road (ECR) — which has already been partially expanded into a four-way by the NHAI and State Highways. The project is expected to ease mounting traffic congestion and cut travel time by up to 40%.NHAI officials said that out of 320km between Chennai and Nagapattinam, over 250km have already been widened in the ECR. A 46-km four-laning project between Marakkanam to Puducherry is under way at a cost of ₹2,157 crore.Beyond this, many stretches are still two-lane. Highways minister Aadhav Arjuna,…

Bhubaneswar: BJD president and former CM Naveen Patnaik on Sunday expressed concern over the credibility of India’s examination system, saying the erosion of public trust in it could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s future. In a post on X, Naveen wrote, “The damage goes far beyond a failed exam. It shatters faith in the very foundation of the education system. It tells deserving students that hard work no longer matters, and robs them of their only ladder out of poverty.”BJP state vice-president Golak Mohapatra said Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan should be commended for exposing the alleged NEET paper…

Uttar Pradesh authorities seized illegal drugs and counterfeit medicines valued at over one crore rupees LUCKNOW: In a crackdown on the illegal trade of narcotic and counterfeit medicines, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA), in coordination with the local police, seized psychotropic drugs, codeine-based cough syrups and allopathic medicines worth Rs 1.13 crore from three unlicensed warehouses in Gonda district.One accused has been arrested, while the alleged kingpin remains absconding.The action was carried out as part of the state’s special campaign against the illegal manufacture and distribution of fake and narcotic medicines.Acting on intelligence inputs, the operation…

Jan Suraaj candidate Prashant Kishor campaigns for the Bankipur bypoll, in Patna on Sunday Patna: Jan Suraaj candidate for the Bankipur byelection, Prashant Kishor, on Sunday stepped up his campaign, describing the contest as an opportunity for people to defeat the BJP.Claiming that public sentiment was turning against the saffron party, Prashant alleged that the BJP had mobilised functionaries from across the country, including Bihar, and asked them to visit every household in the constituency. “The party has brought in 6,000 workers from across the state to focus on Bankipur,” he said.Asked about allegations that the state treasury was under…

Special camps for voters will be held at all urban polling stations in the state on Monday Ranchi: As the July 29 deadline for the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls approaches, Jharkhand has covered 97.81% of its electorate, with forms made available to 2,58,82,942 voters, chief electoral officer (CEO) K Ravi Kumar said on Sunday.Kumar said booth level officers (BLOs) are visiting voters door to door and distributing enumeration forms across the state. He urged the remaining voters to contact their respective BLOs, fill in the forms and submit them within the stipulated time.The…

T’puram: A former inmate allegedly assaulted an assistant prison officer and his wife at Chala Market on Saturday night before fleeing the scene, prompting Fort Police to launch a search for the accused.Police identified the accused as T S Ashish, who was recently released from jail. A case has been registered against him for allegedly attacking Prijith H Nair, of Menamkulam, and assaulting his wife when she tried to intervene.According to investigators, Ashish had earlier been arrested in connection with the assault of a doctor in Thiruvananthapuram and was remanded to prison, where Nair was posted. Police also said Ashish…

Kolkata decked up in World Cup colours: Argentina fans on Sunday at Ganapati Seva Dol club; photo by Sayantan Chakraborty Kolkata: As the city favourites squared up with the dark horses who showed a late burst of brilliance, threatening to halt the blue-and-white brigade’s march to glory, Kolkata split, almost right down the middle, to root for the finalists of FIFA World Cup early on Monday morning. While the Argentina loyalists flocked together at homes, neighbourhood clubs, nightclubs or just stayed tuned to their phones to follow the Argentina-Spain duel, the Brazil, France and Germany supporters switched loyalty to La…

There are two levels of security at the stadium, run by both the Secret Service and Transportation Security Administration (TSA).The latter is usually responsible for security at airports in the United States, with fans and media having to go through airport security-style scanners.One member of the media said they, having reached an entrance, were told to go to a different queue as there were no security dogs available to search bags at that gate.BBC Sport has been told by World Cup volunteers at the ground that the number of people arriving early before the game was much more than the…

Daily prediction says,The day places work and responsibility at the centre, but in a constructive way. You may be busier than usual with meetings, deadlines, calls, supervision or practical problem-solving, yet there is a sense that things are gradually becoming more manageable. A concern that has been lingering in the background may ease once an important conversation becomes clearer or a pending task finally moves ahead. Others may look to you for quick answers, so keep your thoughts organised and your responses measured.Sagittarius HoroscopeThis is one of those days when a proper to-do list can save both time and stress.…

Planning a babymoon? This is one trip where doing less is the whole point. Before your little one arrives, swap packed itineraries for slow mornings, serene sunsets, and uninterrupted time together. And Abu Dhabi can be the perfect destination to celebrate this special chapter before parenthood begins.Chris Hemsworth also went to SeaWorld Yas Island during his vacation in Abu Dhabi.For expecting parents looking to escape before their world changes forever, Abu Dhabi is a hidden gem. While it has all the glamour the UAE is known for, Abu Dhabi stands apart with its unhurried pace, expansive open spaces, serene beaches…