A senior official said around 80 people were rescued from the five-storey building. KOLKATA: At least nine people, including a four-year-old child, were killed and six others injured after a fire broke out early Wednesday at a cramped five-storey building on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata, which housed several hotels, police said.The blaze erupted…
AAP functionary and Ajnala MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal Chandigarh: AAP MLA from Ajnala Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Tuesday urged Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria to press the Centre for construction of the Ujh dam to curb recurring floods in the border region and boost development.Accompanied by a delegation of local representatives, Dhaliwal said the Ujh…
The issue of waste management also surfaced prominently during the discussion Pune: Rising pollution, worsening traffic, rampant encroachments and unchecked urban development drew sharp criticism from corporators across party lines at Pune Municipal Corporation’s general body meeting on Tuesday, with elected representatives demanding immediate action based on the Environment Status Report (ESR) 2026-27 findings.ESR, published…
Lucknow: State govt has cleared Lucknow Development Authority’s (LDA) Vashishth Nagar residential scheme, allocating 50 acres to MSME department to set up startups and small enterprises.The land will be used under Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Employment and Industrial Area Scheme, aimed at generating employment and promoting skill development and entrepreneurship.Planned under Chief Minister’s Urban Expansion Scheme,…
File photo: PM Modi and Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India to be “memorable”, Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi said, as uncertainty continues over the trip amid fresh strains in ties between New Delhi and Dhaka.Speaking at a reception hosted by…
Is JollyIRL still alive? The question spread rapidly among viewers after the Kick streamer’s bungee jump livestream in Pattaya, Thailand, ended moments after she made the leap. A sudden cut in the broadcast, followed by a loud scream, left fans with little information and plenty of worry. JollyIRL has since addressed the incident herself, confirming…
ITC Hotels is “evaluating multiple” offers from property owners in Dubai to manage luxury and premium hotels there as the region tries to make a comeback, amid US-Iran conflict. NEW DELHI: Indian hospitality major ITC Hotels is “evaluating multiple” offers from property owners in Dubai to operate luxury and premium hotels there as the region…
Mohanlal’s ‘Athimanoharam’ begins Sabarimala shoot; Travancore Devaswom Board grants permission. Mohanlal’s upcoming movie ‘Athimanoharam’ has started production in the Pampa region near Sabarimala. The shoot commenced on Tuesday after the Travancore Devaswom Board granted permission for filming in the area.The development comes at a time when questions are being raised about commercial movie shoots at…
AIBE 22 registration starts August 19; check deadline, admit card date and examination schedule AIBE 22 registration 2026: Online registration for the All India Bar Examination XXII (AIBE XXII) has started today, August 19, 2026. Law graduates and eligible final-year law students can submit their applications through the official AIBE website. The registration window will…
Virat Kohli and PV Sindhu (Agency Image) PV Sindhu has opened up about her close bond with Virat Kohli, describing the Indian cricket star as a “brother” and recalling the advice he gave her during one of the lowest phases of her career.The two-time Olympic medallist spoke about her relationship with Kohli during the latest…
