Reinforcing its push for safer digital spaces for children, Dubai has launched a new nationwide initiative aimed at promoting healthy technology use among young people and supporting parents in navigating the challenges of the digital age.The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai, in partnership with Digital Dubai and Sage Clinics, unveiled the “A Child’s Right…
Kolkata: To clear the backlog of passport applications, the regional passport office (RPO) in Kolkata announced a ‘Passport Mela’ to be held on Saturday.The single-day drive will be organised at the Passport Seva Kendra in Anandpur, where 2,000-odd appointments are likely to be processed.An official said slots must be booked ahead of time and appointments…
HSRP being fixed in a vehicle in Pune Mumbai: Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik on Thursday announced that it will be mandatory for all vehicles, registered before April 2019, to install High Security Registration Number (HSRP) plates from July 1.The earlier deadline was Dec 31, 2025. However, after reviewing the progress of HSRP installation across the…
A massive fire broke out at a grocery store in the Baan Wali Gali area of Chowk, Lucknow A massive fire broke out at a grocery store in the Baan Wali Gali area of Chowk, Lucknow A massive fire broke out at a grocery store in the Baan Wali Gali area of Chowk, Lucknow A…
Sachin Tendulkar and his son Arjun Arjun Tendulkar made a strong impression in his IPL 2026 debut for Lucknow Super Giants during their final league match against Punjab Kings. The 26-year-old left-arm pacer bowled confidently and picked up his maiden IPL wicket by dismissing Prabhsimran Singh with a brilliant yorker. He finished with figures of…
Tukaram Mundhe, Maharashtra’s ‘Singham’ for his tough approach to administration MUMBAI: From crowded kitchens and storerooms to government canteens and food businesses, Maharashtra’s food safety machinery has been stepping up inspections under FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, an IAS officer whose career has been marked by frequent transfers but whose approach to enforcement has remained uncompromising.The…
Chennai: A Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) audit has found that 2,798 of the 3.11 lakh streetlights maintained by the civic body—about 0.9%—were not functioning.Of these, 1,501 were at sites where stormwater drain, Chennai Metro Rail and Metrowater projects were under way. The audit identified faults in 945 LED lights, while underground cable failures affected another…
This week starts with a heavier heart, Cancer, and you may feel as if your confidence has gone missing in some drawer at home. Early in the week, expenses rise, support feels uneven, and even small matters can seem larger than they are. You may want reassurance from family or your spouse, but the very…
Kolkata: Former Trinamool Congress councillor Nirmal Dutta was arrested from Salt Lake on Wednesday for allegedly issuing veiled threats to voters, police said. He was produced before the Bidhannagar sub-divisional court, which rejected his bail plea and remanded him to judicial custody till April 24.According to police sources, the arrest followed a viral video that…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photos) NEW DELHI: India captain Shreyas Iyer has thrown his weight behind teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, expressing confidence that the youngster has learned from his difficult introduction to international cricket and is ready to make a stronger impact.Speaking on the…
