Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has made a strong statement on the future of mobility in India, saying that vehicles running on petrol and diesel have no long-term future. Speaking during an industry event recently, the minister urged the auto industry to accelerate its shift towards cleaner and alternative fuel technologies.Gadkari…
NEW DELHI: At least three children, aged between 8-10 years, drowned in a pond at a golf course in Dwarka’s Sector 24 area on Thursday, according to police. Sector 23 police station received a PCR call about the incident at 7.07am, following which a police team rushed to the spot. Fire brigade personnel and other…
Metro One delays after maintenance trigger overcrowding MUMBAI: Commuters on the Mumbai Metro One corridor faced delays and overcrowding on Thursday after the operator imposed temporary speed restrictions following rail grinding work.The maintenance exercise, carried out in collaboration with Bangalore Metro, is aimed at improving track quality and ride safety. However, the resulting speed curbs…
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that the govt order (GO) permitting possession of 4.5 litres of liquor for personal use does not apply to liquor procured from Puducherry and other states.Justice M Nirmal Kumar made the clarification in view of a submission made by state public prosecutor Hasan Mohamed Jinnah.The issue pertains to a…
Hyderabad: In a major relief to govt employees, the state has released 1,000 crore for clearing pending dues. On the instructions of deputy chief minister and finance minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, the funds were disbursed on Wednesday. This fulfils a promise made in the assembly and follows a commitment to release 700 crore per month,…
Image Used For Representational Purpose Only GURGAON: A man out on parole in a murder case was shot dead in broad daylight in Kasan village under the IMT Manesar police station area on Thursday morning, in what police say is a case of revenge killing.The victim, identified as Sundar Fauji, was attacked by an assailant…
Kolkata: For electors with disabilities, polling arrangements in Kolkata during the second phase drew mixed reactions. While some praised the EC efforts to improve accessibility, others flagged missing ramps at several booths, making entry difficult for wheelchair users.Disability rights activist Jeeja Ghosh, who was born with cerebral palsy, said arrangements were significantly better this year…
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat high court issued notices to CID Crime cybercell officials, the director general of police, folk singer Kirtidan Gadhvi, and three others on a petition by Jayesh Parmar alleging illegal detention and custodial torture over a commercial dispute complaint filed by the singer.Justice M R Mengdey sought replies by June 17 and directed…
CHANDIGARH: A recent survey conducted at the PGI has unveiled a severe burnout crisis among resident doctors, the backbone of the institution’s healthcare delivery. The study, which surveyed 462 residents across 38 departments, reveals that the gruelling work culture – marked by extreme hours and chronic fatigue – is pushing many of these medical professionals…
Pune: The state electrical department’s recent review report has highlighted that lift safety inspections remain dismally low in Pune and parts of Mumbai, even as recent mishaps in Nashik underscore the risks posed by gaps in mandatory annual checks.Concerns have sharpened after two incidents in Nashik in recent days, one in which a residential lift…
