Dubai’s Burj Al Arab is heading into an 18-month refurbishment, a move that has drawn attention across the tourism sector. The sail-shaped luxury hotel, one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, is expected to close during major renovation work. A staff member confirmed the shutdown period, while the owner, Jumeirah, outlined phased upgrades led by…
Hisar: Police in Fatehabad district have arrested a man for allegedly refusing to marry a woman after her family failed to meet dowry demands, including a car and a motorcycle, officials said on Wednesday. The accused has been identified as Sunil, a resident of Adampur in Hisar district. Police said further investigation is underway to…
We’ve all heard the saying, “Distance makes the heart grow fonder.” In some cases, it does. But for some zodiac signs, distance doesn’t grow anything except doubts, late-night overthinking, and a sudden obsession with flight prices.For them, love is about being physically present, right here, right now. Here are the zodiac signs who can’t do…
A waterlogged Ludhiana street after Saturday’s downpour Ludhiana: Municipal authorities have identified 143 low-lying zones across the city plagued by chronic flooding, admitting that local infrastructure cannot prevent inundation but can hopefully accelerate drainage.For lakhs of commuters and residents, the daily journey to work is about to become a battle against stagnant, debris-choked floodwaters. With…
Mumbai: Several science students and their parents have expressed concern over the Maharashtra state board announcing the HSC results just a day before the NEET-UG, saying the timing has added to the pressure of an already highly competitive and stressful test. NEET-UG 2026, for admissions to health science courses, is scheduled on May 3, Sunday.Some…
Bengaluru’s growing concern with rogue cables Bengaluru: What began as a routine ride home after a dental appointment ended in a devastating accident for 46-year-old Shaziya, who now faces months of recovery after a loose optical fibre cable allegedly snagged her scooter and threw her onto the road.The incident occurred around 7.15pm on June 9…
Surat: Chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday announced eight new Smart GIDC estates across five South Gujarat districts as the headline takeaway from the inaugural day of the two-day Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Surat, underlining the state’s push to strengthen industrial infrastructure.The eight Smart GIDCs, to be developed across Bharuch, Navsari, Surat, Tapi…
Chennai: The performance of CBSE Class XII students in the state dipped by at least 3 percentage points in this year’s results compared to previous year. Teachers and school heads say that while several students have scored more than 475 of 500 (95%), the average has dipped because of lower marks in tough papers.Tamil Nadu…
BengaluruA visibly embarrassed BJP and JD(S) on Friday took contrasting steps in the cross voting fiasco that occurred at the legislative council elections held on June 18.The final tally of cross voting stands at 11 MLAs from the BJP and JD(S) alliance, with another invalidating his vote.According to the BJP three MLAs cross voted from…
Hyderabad: Telangana high court has ordered an immediate crackdown on encroachments on footpaths and streets across the twin cities, stressing the urgent need to ensure pedestrian safety and protect public spaces.Hearing a petition filed by senior citizens from different parts of the city, Justice NV Shravan Kumar directed the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and the…
