Kolkata: Rescue teams pulled five more people alive from the debris of the under-construction warehouse that collapsed in Kolkata’s Taratala area on Thursday, officials said. The death toll in the incident remains at five, while 25 injured persons are undergoing treatment at various hospitals. Rescue operations have been continuing for more than 18 hours since Read More…
Mumbai: The season’s first major spell of rain caused widespread disruption across Mumbai on Wednesday, affecting both road and rail traffic and leaving thousands of commuters stranded during peak morning hours. According to officials, several parts of the city recorded more than 300 mm of rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 8 a.m. The Read More…
New Delhi: Award-winning Australian rapper and songwriter Jamaica Moana is set to visit India this week as part of a three-city tour celebrating Pride Month. The tour, which includes a stop in New Delhi, aims to showcase contemporary artistic expression while strengthening cultural connections through music and storytelling. Described as one of Australia’s most promising Read More…
Shimla: In a major relief for commuters across Himachal Pradesh, the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) Drivers and Conductors Union has withdrawn its proposed indefinite strike following successful discussions with the state government over its pending demands. The union had earlier announced a statewide “chakka jam” beginning midnight on Wednesday, accusing the government of failing Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed concern over the growing misuse of digital platforms to cheat and defraud people, stressing the need for coordinated, sensitive and time-bound action by all agencies involved in tackling cyber crimes. The Prime Minister made these observations while reviewing public grievances related to cyber crime, particularly cases Read More…
Kolkata: At least five workers were killed and around 20 others rescued and admitted to hospitals after a three-storey under-construction warehouse collapsed in Kolkata’s Taratala area on Wednesday. Following the incident, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari ordered a suspension of all construction projects approved under the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) administration within the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Read More…
THRISSUR: Gold prices witnessed a slight decline on Wednesday, with the rate of 916 hallmark gold dropping by ₹25 per gram. According to the latest market rates, 916 gold is priced at ₹13,230 per gram, while the price for 8 grams stands at ₹1,05,840. The rate of 18-carat gold is ₹10,930 per gram and ₹87,440 Read More…
KOLKATA: The Indian Army has constructed a 34-metre-long footbridge over the Balason River in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district, restoring connectivity between Siliguri and Mirik after heavy rains damaged a temporary bridge at Dudhia. According to a defence statement issued on Wednesday, the footbridge was built following a request from the district administration to re-establish a Read More…
NEW DELHI: The Central Government has clarified that India’s ethanol blending programme is safe, consumer-friendly, and economically beneficial, rejecting concerns that the use of E20 fuel could lead to the invalidation of vehicle insurance policies. In a statement, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said reports suggesting that E20 fuel usage could affect insurance Read More…
Indore: Banana cultivated in Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh has been awarded the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag, joining the growing list of food products from the state to receive the recognition, officials said on Tuesday. Burhanpur bananas are widely known for their distinctive flavour, appealing colour, and superior quality. According to officials, the district’s Read More…