NEW DELHI: Around Rs 90,000 crore out of the Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) will be utilised for partial funding for 60 types projects that cities can take up, including development of infrastructure, revitalisation of old city areas (5-20 sqkm) and development of old markets.Cities can also implement projects for preventing urban…
Man held for duping woman in fake lease deal (Representative image) NEW DELHI: A visually impaired woman in Delhi was duped of Rs 14.5 lakh in a fake property deal, leading to the arrest of a 51-year-old man and the uncovering of a wider fraud worth nearly Rs 2 crore, police said on Thursday.The accused,…
“CBSE Class 10th results are released” as soon as the notification popped on the screens of students on April 15, 2026, their hearts started thumping faster. The moment is marked by a mix of anticipation and apprehension. In innumerable homes, students hovered over result portals, hearts racing, minds replaying every exam they had written.For Arham…
Screengrab from video released by US Centcom The US Central Command (CENTCOM) released a fresh footage showing their Navy diverting a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Oman as part of what it described as enforcement of restrictions linked to Iran’s maritime routes.The video, shared on X, shows a sailor aboard the USS Michael Murphy…
Rajkot: Around 20 students were injured after a private school bus veered off the road and fell into the bushes near Gopalgram village of Amreli district’s Dhari taluka on Saturday.The bus was carrying students of OP Jhatakiya High School. While none of them suffered grievous injuries, the accident caused panic among the students. They suffered…
Ahmedabad: Forest department officials on Tuesday rescued three monkeys from Pragatinagar and confined them in cages following a series of monkey bite incidents reported by residents. Locals claimed that nearly 10 people were attacked by monkeys over the past few days.“Most incidents occurred between 3pm and 6pm. One monkey was found to be particularly aggressive,…
Surat: Dramatic scenes were witnessed on the final day for withdrawal of nominations in Bharuch and Navsari on Tuesday.Two Congress candidates pulled out in Bharuch, resulting in an uncontested victory for the BJP. In Ward 5 of the municipality, Congress candidate Rajvir Vasava withdrew his nomination, leaving BJP candidate Devendra Vasava as the sole contender….
Pune: Online fraudsters cheated a 46-year-old software engineer from Vimannagar of Rs 36.6 lakh by luring her with promises of high returns from online share trading.The fraud took place between Jan and March this year. A formal FIR was registered by the Airport police on Wednesday.According to police, the victim, originally from Thane, resides in…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat will play a major role in making India a developed nation by 2047, chief minister Bhupendra Patel said while inaugurating the GCCI annual trade expo GATE-2026 at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar on Thursday. Addressing industry leaders and exhibitors, Patel said Gujarat’s strong industrial base, policy support and entrepreneurial culture would drive…
Despite ongoing legal challenges, Alec Baldwin’s impressive Hollywood career, spanning acclaimed film and television roles like ’30 Rock,’ has secured him a substantial net worth of $70 million by 2026. His philanthropic efforts, including a $14 million donation from a Capital One deal, further highlight his impact beyond acting. Baldwin’s legacy is firmly established. As…
