What began as a conflict between the US, Iran and Israel, is now sending ripples far beyond the Middle East, spilling across the global economy. According to a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) the crisis risks pushing nearly 8.8 million people into poverty, with South Asia accounting for the largest share. The…
Thane: An image of an apparently unstable part of a concrete parapet wall of the under-construction Metro 4 line at Anand Nagar, Ghodbunder highway went viral Wednesday evening sparking concern among residents and motorists who feared a possible repeat of the LBS Marg Mulund tragedy in February.The Thane regional disaster management cell that was alerted…
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: India, in its first reaction, responding to US President Donald Trump’s controversial ‘hellhole’ remark referring to India and China, said it has seen the reports but stopped short of issuing a detailed response.Addressing a media briefing on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen some reports. That’s…
MUMBAI/ NEW DELHI: Air India’s mounting losses and operational issues are leading to serious concerns among both its parent groups. Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines (SIA, which has a 25.1% stake in AI) is in Mumbai and is expected to meet Tata Sons and AI chairman N Chandrasekaran on Thursday.The meeting comes in…
Surat: Names of senior national-level AAP leaders may emerge in the ongoing investigation by Surat crime branch into the alleged hawala racket involving members of the party, police sources have said.Surat police named two AAP workers — Akash Mishra and Ajay Tiwari — for the alleged hawala operation, which they claim was run by AAP…
Thalapathy Vijay’s victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections has become one of the biggest talking points across cinema and social media. Along with fans, several stars from the film industry have been congratulating Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam, for their strong performance. Earlier, celebrities including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Ajith Kumar, Rashmika Mandanna,…
Chennai: Residents queue up with buckets and cans, waiting for water lorries. Not far away from their houses are five big waterbodies. For decades that’s how it’s been in Tambaram. These lakes were never used to supply water and now it could be too late. Reason: they have shrunk by 44% over the years because…
The helpline, modelled on the state’s 1855 toll-free number, will allow census staff to report entry issues, technical delays and on-ground challenges for immediate resolution Gurgaon: The district administration will set up a control room to assist enumerators facing any issues during fieldwork. The decision was made during a review meeting chaired by Haryana census…
Mumbai: Executing a cabinet decision taken last month, the state govt has created 18 new cadres and modified service recruitment rules of 553 cadres as part of a sweeping overhaul aimed at streamlining and standardising the staffing process.A govt resolution (GR) issued on Tuesday said the move seeks to make recruitment more transparent, efficient and…
Stay aware of your health. Stress may manifest itself through acidity, neck stiffness or poor sleep quality. If you’ve been skipping meals between meetings, stop doing that – bring fruits or nuts on your commute to reduce risk and protect your wellbeing.Hidden enemies or silent competitors may become active. Not in a filmi way, but…
