Police claimed that the massive boulder was pushed from an upper quarry by an excavator. BENGALURU: Mutilated bodies trapped beneath tonnes of rock, twisted metal and shattered machinery painted a grim picture at the stone quarry in Bengaluru South, hours after a massive boulder came crashing down on workers.The force of the impact mangled a…
Shillong: The Supreme Court has listed for hearing on Friday (July 3) a petition filed by the Meghalaya govt seeking cancellation of the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi at Sohra in May last year.The Meghalaya govt filed the special leave petition on July 1…
The transformation of urban Uttar Pradesh over 9 years: Housing, mobility and Smart Cities Over the past nine years, Uttar Pradesh has undergone a major urban transformation under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The government’s approach has gone beyond expanding cities to creating modern, technology-driven, investment-friendly and citizen-centric urban centres. Urban development has…
Bengal’s voters did more than change the party in power — they changed the political course of the state. NEW DELHI: The winds are changing in West Bengal. In April this year, the people of Bengal voted not just to change their government but also the direction of the state’s politics. The verdict marked the…
(AI image used for representational purposes only) “Look before you leap.”What does the proverb meanA leap is different from an ordinary step. Once a person has left the ground, there is little room to change direction or rethink the decision. That is what gives this old English proverb its lasting power. It uses a simple…
Shabana Azmi reveals how Vijaya Mehta turned forgotten punchlines into unforgettable moments: ‘She inevitably messed up the punch line’ As the Indian film and theatre fraternity continues to mourn the loss of legendary actor-director Vijaya Mehta, Shabana Azmi has shared a heartfelt remembrance of her mentor and collaborator. Looking back on their association, Azmi celebrated…
The University of Delhi has announced its academic calendar for the 2026-27 session, detailing key dates for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The schedule includes the commencement of classes, semester breaks, practical and theory examinations, and vacations. The announcement comes as the university continues admissions through the ongoing CSAS UG and PG admission process. The University…
Former Australian cricketer Aaron Summers is facing a possible jail sentence after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse offences linked to an incident that took place in Tasmania in 2018.The 30-year-old, who previously represented the Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmania in domestic cricket, changed his plea in late June and admitted to two counts of penetrative…
An invasive snake that likely arrived on Guam hidden inside military cargo after the Second World War went on to transform the island’s ecosystem in ways scientists are still trying to understand. The brown tree snake, native to parts of Australia, Papua New Guinea and nearby islands, found an environment unlike any it had encountered…
A woman’s viral video on social media has reignited concerns about train safety after she documented a man making obscene gestures on the Vivek Express (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: A woman passenger, Rupali Dixit, shared a video on social media on Wednesday showing a man making obscene gestures during her journey on the Vivek…
