Pune: A coach of Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express derailed while entering Pune station around 7.15pm on Monday, blocking the main line between Mumbai and Pune. No one was injured. Eight to nine train arrivals were affected.One Vande Bharat passenger said they had to sit in the train for over 90 minutes before being told to…
Venezuela has emerged as India’s third-largest crude oil supplier so far in May, overtaking Saudi Arabia and the United States, as Indian refiners increased purchases of cheaper heavy crude amid disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict.The South American nation supplied around 417,000 barrels per day (bpd) to India this month, sharply higher than…
Lucknow: In a relief to investors seeking govt approvals in Uttar Pradesh whose applications get delayed, the state govt is planning to introduce an auto-appeal mechanism.This system will automatically escalate pending cases to the designated appellate authority if departments fail to provide services within the prescribed timeline.The proposal is among the key reforms under Deregulation…
Panaji: A group of college students stranded at Jalvane waterfall in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary was rescued on Tuesday night after entering the protected area without permission, despite monsoon restrictions on visits and swimming at waterfalls. Later, the students were booked under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, for unauthorised entry and illegal trespassing.The male students,…
Condominiums are bulk consumers of diesel because power outages are frequent across the NCR, especially in summer, when old feeders cannot match rising loads and lines within societies become prone to faults Gurgaon: Around 6.30am on Thursday, residents of Tulip Ivory in Sector 69 woke up to a power outage. Hours passed, but the electricity…
Chinese manjha is generally made using synthetic or plastic material. NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has found a rather unusual way to join the viral ‘kuchu-puchu’ Gen Z trend, using internet humour to deliver a serious warning about kite-flying strings.In a recent social media post, the police urged residents to enjoy kite flying but stay away…
Panaji: Five Bangladeshi nationals involved in two different alleged dacoities at Dona Paula and Mapusa have been remanded in 11 days’ police custody.The crime branch team of Goa police on Thursday brought the accused to Goa from Delhi, where they were arrested by Delhi police crime branch.“The court of the judicial magistrate first class (JMFC),…
The programme seeks to reach patients from low-income families, rural areas and urban slums who often delay treatment because of cost or the lack of access to specialists. NEW DELHI: In an attempt to bridge gaps in access to specialist healthcare, 27 doctors from across Delhi have pledged two hours of free consultation every week…
Kolkata: After stirring a controversy over its ‘Burnol’ post, the Kolkata South district election officer on Wednesday withdrew it.In a statement, also on social media, the DEO South said: “To instil voter confidence and for making all of us laugh amidst the electioneering in this sweltering heat, DEO Kolkata South posted a message which may…
Varanasi: Varanasi police arrested three persons and recovered four stolen motorcycles without number plates during checking drive near Surhi Underpass under Phoolpur police station area on Monday. The accused were identified as Mithilesh Kumar(33) Vikas Rai (34) and Dablu (36), all residents of Jaunpur district. Three stolen motorcycles were recovered from their possession, and one…
