ways to reduce mobile screen time Ahmedabad: A 14-year-old boy’s addiction to online mobile games became so severe that he stopped attending school for nearly a month, secretly spending his days in public places playing games on his cellphone, while his parents believed he was in class.The case came to light after the boy’s mother,…
Officials stated that despite repeated public awareness campaigns and clear “no parking” signboards installed at key spots, motorists continue to violate traffic codes. Panchkula: A surprise three-hour traffic enforcement drive led by deputy commissioner of police (crime and traffic) Amrinder Singh at the Sector 11 market on Saturday penalised 98 traffic violators, impounded six vehicles,…
Pune: Commuters across various parts of the city are raising safety concerns over widespread streetlight failures, which have made night-time travel increasingly hazardous. Many have observed that lights remain off even in areas where major infrastructure work is underway, making it increasingly difficult for bikers and walkers to navigate the roads.The primary grievances raised by…
Police and district officials examine the site Lucknow: One worker was killed and nine others injured after the roof slab of an under-construction marriage hall complex collapsed during concreting work in Haidergarh area of Barabanki district on Saturday evening.The accident, triggered by the failure of the temporary shuttering support system, led to a frantic rescue…
Hanumangarh Youth Arrested for Alleged Links With Pakistani Gangster-Terror Suspect Jaipur: Hanumangarh police arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly maintaining contact with Pakistan-based gangster and terror suspect Shehzad Bhatti through social media and sharing videos and locations of police stations with him. It prompted investigators to probe whether he was part of a larger cross-border…
Followed all rules while availing government subsidy: Union minister Bhagirath Choudhary NEW DELHI: Union minister of state for agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary Saturday defended receiving a govt subsidy of Rs 99 lakh for his cucumber farming project in Rajasthan, saying he had applied for it in 2018 (prior to becoming a minister), followed all rules and…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sachin Tendulkar (Agency Image) Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar has backed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to enjoy a bright international future but believes the youngster should take inspiration from Sachin Tendulkar‘s discipline, focus and mental strength as he prepares for the biggest stage.Sooryavanshi, 15, is on the verge of creating history during…
Your weekly horoscope is here to provide you with the insight and guidance you need to navigate the ups and downs of life. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you.AriesAt the beginning of the week, positive planetary influences will bless you with happiness and optimism. You will be able to…
New Delhi: Seeking to regulate the city’s rapidly expanding e-rickshaw sector, Delhi govt is planning to draft a policy that will put a “reasoned and evidence-based cap” on the number of these vehicles, restrict registration to owner-drivers and bring all operational compliances under a unified digital system.Chief minister Rekha Gupta has directed the transport department…
At Masjid Bunder’s Indian Sailors’ Home, history survives in photos Beyond a row of shanties on the garbage-lined Thana street in Masjid Bunder hides a 95year-old triangular building that Dr Farzana Ansari’s husband likes to call “keechad mein kamal” — a lotus in the muck.For two hours every evening since 2024, the cheerful burqa-clad doctor…
