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Rain delays infra projects in NagpurRain delays infra projects in NagpurRain delays infra projects in NagpurRain delays infra projects in NagpurRain delays infra projects in Nagpur Nagpur: Incessant rain over the past few days has slowed infrastructure works across Nagpur, with some projects coming to a temporary halt. Officials fear the continuing spell may delay several projects, particularly those facing tight completion deadlines.Among the worst hit is the Rs998-crore Indora-Dighori flyover project, targeted to open to traffic by August 1. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) project comprises two flyovers — one connecting Kamal Chowk with Reshimbagh Square and…
The accused, who allegedly suspected the woman infidelity, was arrested by Kadakkavoor police minutes after the incident Thiruvananthapuram: A 38-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries after her live-in partner allegedly hacked her with a machete, severing both her hands, in broad daylight at Kadakkavoor in the state capital on Wednesday around 2pm . The accused, who allegedly suspected the woman of infidelity, was arrested by Kadakkavoor police minutes after the incident.The victim, Viji, a resident of Vayalthitta in Kadakkavoor, was rushed to the Govt Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, where she remains in critical condition. Hospital authorities said she sustained grievous injuries…
West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari met victims’ families after a tragic accident. He directed police to expedite the investigation and seek capital punishment for the arrested gateman. KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday directed the police to expedite the investigation into the Murshidabad level crossing accident that claimed five lives.He said the prosecution should seek capital punishment for the arrested gateman, news agency PTI reported.Adhikari issued the directions after meeting the victims’ families and handing over cheques of Rs 5 lakh each.Five people, including four school students, were killed when a train rammed into a school…
Srinagar, July 23: A condolence meeting was held today at the Seminar Hall, Tagore Hall, Srinagar, to pay heartfelt tributes to the late Sajad Khan, a renowned TV and Radio artist whose contribution to the cultural and artistic landscape of Jammu and Kashmir will always be remembered.In a statement, the organisers said the gathering brought together members of the artistic community, including actors, television and radio artists, theatre personalities, filmmakers, producers, writers, directors, and many of his colleagues, friends, and admirers. They shared memories of Sajad Khan’s life, his dedication to the performing arts, and the warmth and humility that…
India’s Commonwealth Games contingent has suffered a setback on the day of the Glasgow 2026 opening ceremony, with judoka Arun Kumar withdrawn from the competition after failing a dope test.The rising 73kg judoka was declared ineligible following an adverse analytical finding in an out-of-competition test conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). His withdrawal reduces India’s athlete contingent from 125 to 124.Arun had been one of India’s brightest medal prospects in judo after enjoying a rapid rise through the junior and senior ranks. Training at the Inspire Institute of Sport, he won gold at the 2023 Macau Junior Asian Cup,…
Student politics in Mumbai has seen a significant decline in recent years (Representative image, enhanced with AI) The anti-CAA-NRC protests of December 2019 were among the last instances when Mumbai’s campuses appeared politically vibrant.Though it briefly seemed student politics in the city was witnessing a revival, the momentum quickly faded. With student union elections absent from most campuses and increasing curbs on student activities at several institutions in recent years, student politics in Mumbai gradually died a slow death, say former student leaders.In the absence of traditional student organisations gaining traction on these issues, some say students seem to have…
Anita Dipke voiced distress over the police action against protesting students NEW DELHI: Anita Dipke, mother of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, on Wednesday voiced concern over the police action against students during the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march in New Delhi, saying it was “extremely painful” to watch them being beaten.She urged the Centre to listen to the protesters’ demands and ensure the immediate release of those detained.Anita Dipke’s remarks came days after Delhi Police used tear gas shells and lathi-charged protesters on Parliament Street as thousands of CJP supporters marched towards Parliament demanding the resignation of Union education…
Nine migrant workers from West Bengal were injured in a suspected LPG cylinder blast BENGALURU: Nine migrant workers from West Bengal were injured, six of them critically, in a suspected LPG cylinder blast at a paying guest (PG) accommodation in Bengaluru’s Bommasandra area on Thursday morning, police said.The workers, employed with an engineering company, were inside the accommodation when the explosion occurred shortly after they woke up.The incident took place at a PG accommodation in Bommasandra under the Hebbagodi police station limits.According to police, all nine injured workers, who hail from West Bengal, were staying in the same room when…
Hyderabad: Telangana’s growing cybercrime problem has come under the spotlight after two major reports flagged digital fraud and cyber insecurity as emerging risks to both governance and investment.While the World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified cyber insecurity as India’s biggest national risk over the next two years, a NITI Aayog-backed study shows Telangana recording cybercrime and economic offence rates far above the national average.The Investment Friendliness Index 2026 found that Telangana reported 43 cybercrime cases per lakh population, compared with the national average of five. The state also recorded 75 economic offence cases per lakh population against the national average…
(Photo credit: AI) Thousands of students and professionals seek paying guest accommodation in Chennai annually CHENNAI: Three years ago, S Hameed, 24, stepped out of Chennai Central with a backpack, a job offer and the hope of building a better future. He had come from Puttur in Andhra Pradesh, after his UG. But finding a place to stay in the metropolis turned out to be the biggest test. “My parents are farmers and we have no relatives in Chennai. A friend and I searched for houses with ‘to-let’ boards, but nobody rents to bachelors. That’s when my friend suggested I…