Guwahati: Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday approved the advance release of Rs 379.35 crore to Assam from the Centre’s share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to bolster flood relief and rehabilitation efforts. Arunachal Pradesh has been sanctioned Rs 44.55 crore.The allocations are part of a Rs 2,117.85-crore package for seven states…
Shaheed Capt Navneet Rai Memorial Gate Lucknow: Residents of Royal Metro City Society have alleged that beautification and road-widening work around the Shaheed Capt Navneet Rai Memorial Gate at Nishatganj remained incomplete for nearly two years, creating safety risks for commuters.They said the road divider on Paper Mill Colony Road is damaged and the stretch…
Rajasthan has commissioned more than 1,236 MW of capacity since 2021-22—the highest in the country Jaipur: Rajasthan has emerged as the country’s leading state in setting up decentralised solar power plants under Centre’s flagship PM-KUSUM scheme and ranks third in the installation of standalone solar pumps, according to an information tabled in Lok Sabha.Replying to…
NEW DELHI: More than 2.7 lakh medical graduates have registered for NEET-PG 2026, an increase of over 12.5% over last year, as the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences rolls out enhanced authentication measures and candidate-friendly initiatives for the Aug 30 exam.Candidates will undergo Aadhaar-based authentication during registration and on the exam day, while…
Florida evangelist removed from flight after she started to preach. Florida’s preacher Whitney Lynn had to be deboarded from a San Diego-bound flight as she started addressing the passengers when there was a slight delay in the plane and called it ‘God’s perfect timing’ to place their faith in Jesus. The incident took place on…
MUMBAI: UPI transactions scaled new highs in July 2026, while NETC FASTag transactions declined on a year-on-year basis. UPI processed 2,366 crore transactions in July, up 4.1% from 2,272 crore in June. On a year-on-year basis, transaction count grew 22%. In contrast, NETC FASTag processed 34.7 crore transactions in July, down 4.1% from 36.2 crore…
A record 16-medal haul powers India into fourth place with one day left at CWG 2026. India produced its biggest day of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Saturday, collecting a remarkable 16 medals to surge into fourth place in the overall standings with one day of competition remaining.A dominant display in the boxing ring,…
Keep your cards close today, Virgo. The Moon sits in a sensitive spot, and Saturn casts a watchful shadow, which means not everyone around you deserves your trust. Hidden opposition is possible. Not dramatic enemies with drums and flags, just people who listen too much and help too little.Your own health may feel off, and…
New Delhi: Union housing and urban affairs minister Manohar Lal Saturday inspected Bhalswa landfill to review the progress of legacy waste remediation and directed Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to expedite fresh waste processing to accelerate the site’s cleanup.During the inspection, the civic body informed the minister that 99 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of legacy…
The building came down sometime between 11.20pm on July 30 and 5pm on July 31, trapping several residents under the debris as they slept Thane: Poor quality construction spanning 13 years and unauthorised repair work that damaged the building’s structural pillars led to the collapse of a wing at Kohinoor Apartment in Gangaramwadi, New Tavare…
