New Delhi: As Delhi ramps up preparations for the monsoon, PWD minister Parvesh Verma inspected desilting works in the Moti Nagar assembly constituency and reviewed the progress of drainage and flood-prevention measures across the city.The inspection is part of a wider campaign under which senior officers, chief engineers and field teams are carrying out physical…
Thane: A 15-year-old girl died by suicide on June allegedly after her pictures were circulated online. She left a note accusing three boys and a girl of blackmailing her for ransom. The three have been sent to a children’s home. The photos were allegedly taken by the teen’s boyfriend. A police officer said he was…
By Evelyn Ann AbrahamAs Pride Month draws to a close, Bengaluru’s drag culture shows that ‘queer joy’ for the LGBTQ+ community is not limited to a month. Once a niche art form, drag has grown into a vibrant movement across clubs, cafés, festivals and community events all year. In Bengaluru, drag is not just entertainment;…
The photo that environmental activist Bharathidasan took of a slender loris that was electrocuted In March, Tamil Nadu established India’s first slender loris conservation centre at Kadavur. But it was a chance photograph and post by environmental activist S Bharathidasan that turned out to be a real lifesaver for the nocturnal primate.Around two months ago,…
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday began producing gold after bringing back to life the gold mine that had been inactive for over two millennia, with the launch of India’s first private gold mining project at Jonnagiri village in Kurnool district.The mine, which is one of the oldest gold mines in the world, is known to…
Citizens will be able to track applications online and upload additional documents digitally Gurgaon: Haryana has introduced a host of digital reforms, including passport-style tatkal appointments for property registration, aimed at simplifying land transactions.The upgraded system will enable citizens to complete most registration-related formalities online, reducing paperwork and visits to govt offices. Aadhaar-based e-KYC has…
Kolkata: In a cyber fraud case involving artificial intelligence (AI), an 81-year-old senior citizen from north Kolkata was swindled of Rs 17.8 lakh. The fraud was triggered after the elderly resident clicked on a link embedded in a YouTube video that featured a fake, AI-generated likeness of union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman promoting an investment…
Ghaziabad: A four-year-old boy from Ghaziabad was saved after an eraser remained lodged in his airway for two days, causing severe breathing difficulties and the collapse of his left lung.On June 15, the child had accidentally swallowed a piece of eraser while playing at home. Initially, the incident went unnoticed, but he soon developed breathing…
Landowners and other interested parties have been given 21 days from the date of publication of the notification to file objections to the proposed acquisition Panaji: The ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) has initiated the acquisition of 8,863sqm of private land at Bhoma and Kundaim villages of Ponda taluka for the proposed four-laning…
Varanasi: Taking a significant step towards providing modern, safe, and convenient public transport in Varanasi city, UP govt issued notification of fare rates for Varanasi Ropeway Project. According to the notification, affordable fares have been fixed for passengers travelling between various stations of the ropeway service. A minimum fare of Rs 10 and a maximum…
