Kolkata: Finance minister Swapan Dasgupta announced a climate-focused budget framework to strengthen resilience, protect ecosystems and support sustainable livelihoods across West Bengal.For 2026-27, the govt allocated Rs 200 crore to establish the Bengal Climate Resilience Fund and the West Bengal Climate Finance Facility. These will support the state action plan on climate change, attract external…
Mumbai: The Bombay high court on Wednesday quashed a first information report (FIR) and proceedings against former Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Pandey and other accused of trying to get the informant, Sanjay Punamiya, to falsely implicate chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, and retired IPS officer and former Mumbai police chief Parambir…
Inter-village tourneys are organised almost everywhere in South Goa Panaji: South Goa comprises just 0.12% of the national population, but players from the district enjoy more time on the field than any other region in the top-tier Indian Super League (ISL).South Goa lead the rankings with 8.2% minutes on the field, while Aizawl (6.2%), North…
Palghar: A major explosion inside a makeshift firecracker manufacturing unit in Konsai village of Palghar’s Wada taluka killed one worker and left four others injured on Tuesday afternoon. One of the injured is critical. The firecracker unit had been operating illegally from an old farmhouse covered with a tin shed. Police have arrested three persons…
A Google Maps navigation error allegedly led four UP Police recruitment aspirants 59 km away from their examination centre, causing them to miss the exam. The incident has sparked concerns about reliance on digital maps and prompted calls for QR-coded admit cards. For most of the aspirants in India, a government exam is not merely…
The week opens on a bright, busy note, like a clear morning after a sticky night. Early in the week you feel cheerful, switched on, and ready to show people what you can do. A family function, a catch up with relatives, or even a community event can pull you out of your routine and…
Guwahati: In an effort to curb overcharging and improve transparency in parking and market fee collection in the city, Guwahati Municipal Corporation on Friday announced steps to streamline the process.GMC held a meeting with parking and market leaseholders after complaints from citizens and traders that attendants and fee collectors were charging above civic rates. Officials…
Visitors at the exhibition Lucknow: A student-led five-day painting exhibition began in the city on Tuesday showcasing fine pieces of artworks that reflected both artistic creativity and everyday concerns.Curated by artist Meenakshi Shravani, the exhibition features around 65 paintings by her students on themes including nature, devotion, spirituality and social issues.Participant Neha Singh, who painted…
Ever since she stole the spotlight as the fierce Golu Gupta in ‘Mirzapur’, Shweta Tripathi has seen her life and career transform in ways her family never imagined. Now, as fans eagerly await the high-octane theatrical transition of the hit franchise with ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’, the actress opened up about the incredible decade-long journey with…
Worry for nursing students Ludhiana: Police have charged a man and his son, both from the management, with embezzling ₹1.5 crore by redirecting student fees into their personal bank accounts over a 12-year period.The suspects, Rajinder Kumar Bhatia and his son Sunny Bhatia, held senior administrative positions at the Satguru Institute of Nursing in Guru…
