Thane: The four-lane 800-metre long bridge over the Kasheli creek was opened, providing partial relief to motorists using the new Mumbai-Nashik highway. Widening work at several crucial parts, including that at Kharegaon, and Pimplas among others, are yet to be completed. Officials said complete relief for motorists will be only after the entire stretch of…
NEW DELHI: Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar asserted that the poll panel will “leave no stone unturned” to ensure free and fair elections in West Bengal, outlining a framework aimed at curbing malpractices and boosting voter confidence.In a message to officials overseeing the elections on Monday, Kumar said the Election Commission of India is committed…
Hyderabad: Aggrieved over outdated rates and rising costs, leaders of the Telangana State Auto Drivers Unions Joint Action Committee (JAC) met transport commissioner K Ilambarthi at his office on Thursday and submitted a detailed representation seeking immediate relief.Joint transport commissioner Shiva Lingam said the govt was prepared to address the legitimate demands of auto drivers….
Royal Challengers Bengaluru completed a dream title defence on Sunday night, defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in Ahmedabad to claim their second consecutive IPL trophy. The victory further cemented RCB’s place among the league’s elite and gave Bengaluru another reason to celebrate a team that has become synonymous with the city’s spirit. ‘Ee Sala…
Water scarcity in Canacona Canacona: When it rained for the first time in May, Dayavati Velip smiled, knowing this was the beginning of the end of their summer woes.Adorned in different shades of green, the remote taluka of Canacona has close to 2 lakh sqkm of forest cover, but many parts of the taluka dread…
Kolkata: Calcutta High Court on Monday directed the ED to file an affidavit in connection with former minister Sujit Bose’s arrest in the alleged municipality recruitment scam by June 29. The matter will be heard on July 1.Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Dhiraj Trivedi, representing the ED, sought time to file opposition. Justice Jay Sengupta directed…
England’s captain Ben Stokes walks onto the field before the start of play on the fourth day of the Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord’s cricket ground (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) New Zealand slipped from second to fourth place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings after a 115-run defeat to…
The festive travel landscape is shifting dramatically this year, with the weakening rupee putting a strain on international outings PUNE: A weaker rupee and elevated airfare may weigh heavily on international travel this festive season. The rupee is currently hovering around Rs 95.7 to the US dollar, compared with around Rs 84 a year ago….
Lucknow: Residents, led by women protesters, held a demonstration at the Sector-25 power house in Indiranagar, opposing the installation of smart electricity meters. The protesters surrounded the sub-divisional office and demanded immediate withdrawal of new meters.The women alleged that smart meters have caused widespread inconvenience, with frequent billing errors and unclear charges increasing financial pressure…
Delhi Traffic Police has released advisory for all commuters NEW DELHI: Delhi has already seen a glimpse of the traffic disruption the BRICS Summit could bring. Rehearsals have triggered restrictions on several stretches, with the real test running from Sept 11 to Sept 13.With 35 roads controlled and 72 diversions planned, traffic snarls could be…
