Panaji: Goa is in the grip of unusually warm nights this summer, with minimum temperatures above 28°C for the second consecutive night, marking the warmest nights of the season so far. According to the India Meteorological Department, Panaji recorded a minimum temperature of 28.3°C, which is 2°C above normal, while Mormugao recorded 28.4°C on Tuesday,…
Known for her elegance on screen and memorable performances in projects like ‘Heeramandi’, Aditi Rao Hydari has an equally heartwarming life away from the cameras. At home, the actor shares a deep bond with her two Persian cats, Iggy and Ollie, alongside husband Siddharth. This Mother’s Day, Aditi opened up about her adorable life as…
UPPCL mandates prepaid smart meters for new connections LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has clarified that all new electricity connections in the state will continue to be issued only with prepaid smart meters.The suspension of smart meter installation applies only to replacement of existing meters under RDSS, and not to new connections,…
Mapusa: The Goa forest department has attempted to release Omkar, the elephant, into Maharashtra seven times, only to have him chased back into Goan territory by hostile locals and officials across the border.On April 17, the tusker was guided into Maharashtra, but the expulsion was short-lived. Residents on the Maharashtra side reportedly used fire and…
Since the outbreak of the Iran conflict, India’s forex reserves have declined by nearly $38 billion, marking the steepest drop among regional economies. India has among the world’s largest foreign exchange reserves, and they are still robust enough to defend the rupee from its free fall during the ongoing depreciation phase due to the Middle…
The Indian Navy has released the detailed exam schedule for Agniveer SSR and MR recruitment 2026. The written examination will be conducted on May 13 and May 14/15 across the country. Candidates who have registered for the recruitment drive can expect the admit card to be released shortly on the official website.The recruitment process is…
Chennai: Motorists heading towards Tidel Park on OMR need to be watchful while turning right near the Indira Nagar MRTS station as several vehicles take a wrong-side U-turn at the spot, leading to risk of collision with incoming vehicles.Soon after the L-shaped Madhya Kailash flyover was opened, traffic police installed a signal near the MRTS…
The villagers have been demanding the relocation of the govt higher secondary school to a new facility, constructed with community funds and equipped with classrooms, kitchen and toilets. DHARMAPURI: Residents of K Eechampadi village in Dharmapuri district on Thursday boycotted the Tamil Nadu assembly election to protest what they called the refusal of the authorities…
Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Monday stated that the party will prioritise agitations, people’s issues and the unfulfilled promises made by the Congress govt. He announced that BRS will soon appoint new committees.Addressing a press conference after BRS state executive meeting, held on the occasion of the party’s foundation day, KTR said:…
Ahmedabad: After a brief, three-day flirtation with comparatively cooler weather, Ahmedabad has re-entered the furnace. The city’s maximum temperature climbed to 43.2°C, nearly two degrees above the seasonal average, on Thursday, effectively ending the short-lived respite. While parts of Gujarat recently enjoyed a dip in the mercury due to local weather shifts, the India meteorological…
