Panaji: Ahead of the opening of the six-lane elevated corridor at Porvorim, the Goa police traffic cell has asked the PWD to install traffic signals at six junctions on the Mapusa-Panaji stretch, improve signage, and implement a series of safety measures to prevent accidents and ensure smooth traffic flow.In its recommendations, the traffic cell said…
Chandigarh: Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon on Monday dismissed the Bhagwant Mann govt’s offer of free electricity motor connections under its reintroduced land pooling policy, calling it “a completely absurd move and a cruel joke on the state’s farmers”.Questioning the offer, Dhillon asked, “If the govt acquires farmers’ agricultural land through the land pooling…
Dibrugarh: Charaideo district unit of the Aasu on Monday staged a sit-in demonstration at Sonari, highlighting a slew of pending administrative and infrastructure-related issues. The protest was led by district president Dipankar Sahu and general secretary Mrinmoy Bora, and drew a large turnout.A key demand was demarcation of Charaideo’s boundary with Sivasagar. Though Charaideo was…
Food stalls set up on Mahal Road in Jagatpura Jaipur: What was once considered one of Jaipur’s fastest-growing residential areas is now battling severe traffic congestion and encroachment, as more than 100 food stalls have sprung up in a non-vending zone near Capital Mall on Mahal Road in Jagatpura.Operating daily from around 5pm to midnight,…
NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Dalvir Singh Kala, a close aide of party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, was shot at and injured by an unidentified motorcycle-borne assailant in Punjab’s Mansa district on Monday evening, police said.The incident took place in Bareta town when Kala, a former Zila Parishad member, was preparing to leave…
US judge scraps Trump’s IRS deal (File photo) A US federal judge on Monday voided President Donald Trump’s settlement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), ruled that the lawsuit had been filed for an “improper purpose”, and recommended sanctions and disciplinary action against the lawyers involved.In a 56-page order, US District Judge Kathleen Williams said…
Jannik Sinner might have triumphed over Alexander Zverev at the 2026 Wimbledon Championship; however, Sacha Baron Cohen stole all the limelight from the stands. Donning the character ‘Ali G,’ the actor watched the tennis match, which he dubbed “a crap version of ping pong.” Furthermore, the comedic character even attempted to sell homegrown substance medication,…
FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 Divya Deshmukh and FIDE World Cup 2025 winner Javokhir Sindarov (PTI Photos) The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved a major overhaul of the World Cup and Women’s World Cup formats from 2027, aiming to make the tournaments shorter, more inclusive and more rewarding for players.The biggest change is that…
New Delhi: A 32-year-old sub inspector died by suicide using his service pistol Monday at Madhu Vihar police station, where he was posted.Around 12.20pm, after a gunshot was heard, it was found that Somesh had taken the extreme step. He had met the station house officer and informed him that he was leaving for court…
The biker and the pillion rider were unhurt Thane: A huge banner allegedly installed illegally on a foot overbridge along the busy Eastern Express Highway (EEH) collapsed onto a passing motorcycle on Monday morning, sparking panic among fellow commuters. The biker and his woman pillion escaped unhurt.The incident comes barely a week after a massive…
