BEED: A man allegedly poured diesel on his two minor daughters and tried to set them on fire following a family dispute in Maharashtra’s Beed district, police said on Tuesday. A case has been registered against the accused, identified as Mahesh Vishnu Somase, in connection with the incident that took place on May 2 in…
A junior engineer associated with Jal Nigam (rural) has also been suspended.Further, the services of an assistant engineer and a junior engineer linked to the State Drinking Water and Sanitation Mission have been terminated. Departmental proceedings have been initiated against another assistant engineer of Jal Nigam (Rural), while a show-cause notice has been issued to…
File photo of Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday cautioned party colleagues and other oppostion leaders against celebrating the Trinamool Congress’s defeat in West Bengal, framing the election outcome as a larger threat to Indian democracy. Without taking names, Rahul Gandhi said, “Some in the Congress, and others, are gloating about…
Indian companies are strengthening their presence in the United States, pouring billions in investment, job creation and growing participation across key sectors, senior officials said at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland. At the CII India Reception held at National Harbour on Monday (local time), Brandon Remington, US Deputy Undersecretary (Policy and International Trade Administration)…
Thalapathy Vijay’s victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections has become one of the biggest talking points across cinema and social media. Along with fans, several stars from the film industry have been congratulating Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam, for their strong performance. Earlier, celebrities including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Ajith Kumar, Rashmika Mandanna,…
MMRDA admit card 2026: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is expected to release the MMRDA admit card 2026 soon on the official website, mmrda.maharashtra.gov.in. The recruitment examination is conducted for Group A, Group B, and Group C posts. It is scheduled to be held on May 11 and 12, 2026. Once issued, the…
FILE PHOTO: Players competing at EWC 2025 (Photo: S8UL Esports) Esports, by most metrics, has already arrived. It is global, capital-heavy, and increasingly central to the modern sports-entertainment economy. Countries are building arenas, investors are underwriting leagues, and international events are beginning to mirror the scale of traditional sport.In India, however, esports still lags significantly…
Mini India will soon launch the made-in-India Mini Countryman C SUV in the Indian market. Pre-bookings have started. Interested customers can book the car exclusively through the Mini dealership. The new Mini Countryman C will be locally produced at the BMW Group plant in Chennai. The new Countryman C is expected to be launched by…
BENGALURU: In a major push to strengthen airside safety, Bangalore International Airport Limited has introduced an integrated Smart Airside Safety System at the Kempegowda International Airport with a view to reducing risks and improving coordination in the airport’s most sensitive operational zones.The newly deployed system focuses on Cross Service Roads (CSRs); critical intersections where aircraft…
The EB-5 (Employment-Based Fifth Preference) visa applications from Indian nationals have nearly doubled year on year for the first time. They rose from 879 in FY2024 to 1,903 in FY2025, according to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) data. This is the highest number of applicants recorded so far from India.While applications had also…
