Mumbai: In yet another instance pointing to alleged safety and supervisory lapses at infrastructure project sites, a 19-year-old labourer was killed during construction of the Sewri–Worli connector being executed by MMRDA through contractor J Kumar Infraprojects near KEM Hospital in Parel early on Tuesday.The deceased, Ravi Giri, a native of Nepal, lived in Sewri with…
Bengaluru: High temperatures this summer have brought back the fizz in beer sales after a dismal 2025 that saw a prolonged slump from April to Dec. Traders attributed the increase in beer sales to summer heat, but added that policy changes and pricing fluctuations continue to keep the business in doldrums.New year 2026 began on…
Chennai: Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra said it is accelerating its artificial intelligence (AI) push as it has begun to deliver meaningful impact across its businesses.While much of the debate around AI centres on efficiency and job losses, Mahindra sees greater opportunity in enhancing quality, customer experience and market reach—areas it expects will drive job…
Hyderabad: Telangana has emerged as one of the costliest states for hospitalisation in India, topping the charts in treatment expenses for several major illnesses and consistently ranking among the most expensive across a wide range of conditions.A survey by the National Statistics Office (NSO) shows the state leads the country in treatment costs for four…
In the past few days, security teams have reportedly removed motors from seven construction sites found violating norms In the past few days, security teams have reportedly removed motors from seven construction sites found violating norms In the past few days, security teams have reportedly removed motors from seven construction sites found violating norms In…
Kolkata: Voters living in high-rises and gated communities quietly reshaped the electoral map of Bengal, emerging as a decisive factor in the BJP’s surge in Kolkata.In Bhowanipore, long considered a Trinamool bastion, residents of high-rise on Park Street, Theatre Road, Lord Sinha Road, Allenby Road and neighbourhoods in Chakraberia turned out in notable numbers at…
This is an image for representation Noida: The education department has issued notices to 25 private schools for failing to admit students under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, directing their principals to appear before the district magistrate on May 7 with detailed admission reports.The action comes after repeated complaints from parents and poor compliance…
Margao: A joint inspection of the Cutbona fishing jetty, conducted by the primary health centre, Balli, at the request of Goacan and the Velim Civic and Consumer Forum, flagged serious health and hygiene deficiencies ahead of the new fishing season.Goacan coordinator Roland Martins said the toilet facility at the newly inaugurated jetty — where services…
Gorakhpur: Inaugurating a two-lane bridge built over a water body in Taramandal area here on Tuesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that citizens must also take the responsibility to protect public infrastructure and development works.The 112-metre-long bridge, constructed at a cost of Rs 14.33 crore by the Gorakhpur Development Authority (GDA), connects two…
Ahmedabad: It took the death of a critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chick to finally shake the Gujarat govt out of years of neglect. The chick, born in March through the painstaking “jump start” technique at the Kutch sanctuary, is now dead — likely fallen to predators, despite 50-odd staffers deployed to protect it….
