Ahmedabad: An analysis of five years’ data indicates that in 2024, the fatality rate (out of total road accidents recorded) was 49.5%, the highest in five years in Gujarat. It was 46.2% in 2020, 49% in 2021, 48.3% in 2022, and 48% in 2023.On the other hand, road accidents in absolute terms fell by 4.7%…
Pune: Residents are making a beeline for water parks in and around the city as temperatures cross 40°C and summer vacations begin.“There are limited outdoor activities for children in the ongoing heat wave. We have decided to go to water parks for day-long picnics which the children will enjoy,” said Devanshi Tanna, a resident of…
Man held at Lucknow airport with weed worth Rs 2.86cr LUCKNOW: A 26-year-old man from Gorakhpur was arrested at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSIA), Lucknow, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 2.85 kg of hydroponic weed from Bangkok.The accused, identified as Razzak Ali, was detained by immigration officials during passenger profiling late Wednesday night after…
NEW DELHI: A total of 10,546 people involved in the farming sector (comprising 4,633 farmers/cultivators and 5,913 agricultural labourers) died by suicide during 2024, accounting for 6.2% of total suicide victims (1,70,746) in the country, says the latest report of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The number of such suicides, however, declined by more…
The sudden demise of movie producer R.B. Choudary has shattered the hearts of the entire Tamil film industry. RB Choudary had been instrumental in the success of various famous personalities’ careers by producing successful films. The actors, directors, and producers of the South Indian film industry have joined hands to offer their last homage following…
The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) has declared the Tamil Nadu Class 12 Result 2026, with girls once again outperforming boys in the Higher Secondary examinations. According to the official data, girls recorded a pass percentage of 97% in the Tamil Nadu HSE +2 exams 2026, while boys registered 93.19%. The performance gap…
Abdullah Fazal and Azan Awais (X Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan unveiled two new batting faces on Friday as Abdullah Fazal and Azan Awais received their maiden Test caps for the opening Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.With former captain Babar Azam ruled out due to a left knee injury, Pakistan turned to youth by drafting the…
Kalashtami is one of the most prominent days in Hindu religion. The day is purely devoted to Lord Kaal Bhairav, the most fiercest manifestation of Lord Shiva. On this auspicious day, devotees observe fast from dawn to dusk and worship Kaal Bhairav with pure intentions. Devotees perform various religious and spiritual activities on this specific…
DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan said an alliance with AIADMK was “not possible”. CHENNAI: With government formation in Tamil Nadu still hanging in balance after the fractured 2026 assembly verdict, major political parties on Friday continued hectic parleys over possible alliances, even as leaders publicly denied tie-ups and urged caution over speculation.Senior leaders of the ruling…
HYDERABAD: A brutal murder in Secunderabad’s Chilakalguda triggered high tension on Friday after a 23-year-old BTech student was chased and stabbed to death in an attack allegedly linked to a long-running relationship.The killing sparked protests by the victim’s family members and relatives, who demanded immediate arrest and strict punishment for the attackers.The victim, identified as…
