Mumbai: In a game-changing move just before the upcoming elections, the Maharashtra government has announced a complete toll waiver for motorists entering Mumbai through its busiest entry points. This decision, aimed at alleviating daily traffic woes and offering financial relief to commuters, is being seen as a strategic pre-election maneuver. Effective immediately, the waiver applies Read More…
New Delhi: An Air India flight bound for New York was diverted to Delhi in an emergency response following a bomb threat onboard, creating a major security scare. The plane was mid-flight when the bomb threat was reported, prompting swift action from the crew. Immediately adhering to safety protocols, the flight was rerouted to Indira Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has granted permission to the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to proceed with the selection process for the post of Melsanthies (head priests) at the Sabarimala and Malikappuram temples. This decision comes after a petition challenging the selection process was brought before the court. The petitioners had raised concerns over alleged Read More…
Chandigarh: BJP leader Nayab Singh Saini is all set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana on October 17. The ceremony, which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marks a pivotal moment in Saini’s political career. Ahead of the swearing-in, a key meeting will be held where Saini will be Read More…
Mumbai: Noel Tata, a key leader within the Tata Group, is poised to play a transformative role as Tata Sons moves into a new era. Renowned for his strategic insight and understated leadership, Noel Tata has been instrumental in driving the group’s growth, particularly through his leadership of Tata International and Trent, the group’s retail Read More…
Trichy: An Air India Express flight made a safe emergency landing at Trichy airport after a hydraulic failure caused a mid-air scare. The flight, which took off around 5:40 PM, encountered the issue shortly after takeoff, prompting the crew to take immediate safety measures. Despite the technical malfunction, the pilots managed to control the situation Read More…
Chennai: The Southern Railway has deemed the Mysuru-Dharbhanga Express entering the loop line, which resulted in a deadly accident in Tamil Nadu, as an “unusual” incident. A high-level committee has been appointed to investigate the factors leading to this tragic event. The affected section of the track has been temporarily closed for further inquiry and Read More…
Dhaka: The crown gifted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Goddess Kali at the revered Jeshoreshwari Temple in Bangladesh has been stolen. This temple, located in Satkhira’s Shyamnagar Upazila, is a prominent site of worship, being one of the 51 sacred Shakti Peeths in Hindu tradition. PM Modi had presented the crown during his Read More…
New Delhi: The 2025 edition of the World University Rankings by Times Higher Education (THE) sees the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore emerging as India’s top-ranked institution, securing a position in the 251-300 global band. Despite dropping slightly from last year’s 201-250 band, IISc remains India’s best, highlighting its sustained excellence. Several other Indian Read More…
The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a distinguished group representing survivors of the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Founded in 1956, the organization, made up of “hibakusha” (atomic bomb survivors), has spent decades campaigning for nuclear disarmament and highlighting the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of nuclear warfare. The Nobel Committee Read More…