Jaipur: The Rajasthan transport department has sought a two-month extension from the Centre for mandatory installation of vehicle location tracking devices (VLTDs) in commercial vehicles, citing inadequate installation capacity and a large backlog across the state.The department has written to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, stating that many commercial vehicles are yet to…
Marking a breakthrough in biological engineering, researchers claim to have created the world’s first synthetic cells that can feed, grow and replicate like a natural cell, taking a big step towards the holy grail of making a living organism out of non-living components.Developed by University of Minnesota scientists under a project called SpudCell, the work…
BENGALURU: Persistent Systems’ $1.5-billion bridge financing from Barclays for its proposed acquisition of German IT firm Nagarro is the latest sign that Indian IT companies are increasingly comfortable using debt to fund transformative acquisitions. This marks a departure from the industry’s long-standing preference for cash-rich, debt-free balance sheets.The financing, backed by a corporate guarantee of…
‘Mother Promise’ early review: Daali Dhananjaya’s film gets positive first reaction; Overseas distributor calls it a ‘Roller coaster laughter ride’ Daali Dhananjaya’s upcoming Kannada film ‘Mother Promise’ has started generating positive reaction ahead of its theatrical release.Set in a fictional version of Bengaluru, ‘Mother Promise’ blends crime, humour and family drama. The story follows a…
Do you feel like you have trouble keeping your money around? You earn but are unable to save, and bills keep rolling in, or out of nowhere, you have to spend unexpectedly. If you can relate to this, you could do a quick check of your home’s energy use. According to Vastu & Feng Shui,…
New Delhi: Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is preparing a proposal to dispose of 75 electric vehicles (EVs) procured from Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) in 2018 after they remained non-functional for years.The vehicles, parked in the basement of the civic centre, covered in dust, as govt continue to promote electric mobility to reduce pollution.Mayor…
Under the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G (Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission) Act, 2025, every eligible rural household will be entitled to a statutory guarantee of 125 days of unskilled wage employment annually Mumbai: The state legislative council on Wednesday passed a bill to implement the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G (Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika…
The accused, identified as Narayan Gowda (29) and his brother Nagaraj Gowda (31), residents of Honnalli village in Ankola, are linked to the recent car explosion KARWAR: Three men have been arrested for allegedly possessing crude country-made bombs illegally, police said on Wednesday.The accused, identified as Narayan Gowda (29) and his brother Nagaraj Gowda (31),…
Study finds three of four young Indians lonely even when surrounded by friends Three of four young Indians say they feel lonely even when surrounded by friends, says a nationwide study of more than 4,500 people aged 15 to 29 across 24 states. “Still, when youngsters are emotionally distressed, nearly 80% turn first to friends…
SI made to stand in HC till lunchtime Hyderabad: Telangana high court came down heavily yet again on the Madhura Nagar police, who have been accused of forcefully dragging a 70-year-old retired police officer out of his home and abandoning him on the road midway while on the way to the police station.Justice T Madhavi…
