NEW DELHI: With the situation in West Asia improving and oil prices falling, govt expects a pick-up in the economy, amid economic indicators pointing to a strong momentum in first quarter.“The economic indicators released by the govt continue to underline resilience of Indian economy despite global uncertainties. Strong GDP growth, expanding manufacturing and services activity,…
Here comes the bride, Taylor Swift in her white SUV.The pop superstar and bride-to-be sent fans into a frenzy on Thursday evening as she was spotted arriving at Madison Square Garden, ahead of her reported rehearsal dinner ahead of her wedding with fiance Travis Kelce.Photos and videos flooding social media saw the singer’s car rolling…
After a long time the world opens a tiny but significant door for today. For many Cancerians couples, marriage discussions and proposals, or even a long-delayed meeting may suddenly be able to move forward. The Moon is your ruler. It is a recipient of the supportive energy of Venus and Jupiter which makes relationships as…
New Delhi: Delays in completion of civic projects are often attributed to financial constraints, pending approvals or procedural bottlenecks. While such explanations are all too familiar, what’s far more difficult to justify is not opening projects, which have already been completed, to the public.Across civic bodies in Delhi, several high-profile public facilities have remained non-operational…
Mumbai: The functioning of women counselling centres across Maharashtra came under scrutiny in the Legislative Council on Thursday, with members raising concerns over inadequate manpower, poor infrastructure and low honorariums for counsellors who provide support to women and children in distress. Women and child development minister Aditi Tatkare said 135 counselling centres are currently functioning…
Bengaluru: A district leprosy officer (DLO) attached to the department of health and family welfare was caught by Lokayukta police while accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000 from a 25-year-old doctor for approving a Karnataka Private Medical Establishments (KPME) licence.Unani doctor Muffassir Ahmed Muzammil approached Lokayukta police against DLO Dr Bhujabali D Yalagudri, 54, accusing…
DVAC arrested two women sub-inspectors attached to the Thirumullaivoyal Police Station after they were caught accepting a ₹20,000 bribe from a woman seeking a licence to operate a spa and a massage parlour in their jurisdiction in Avadi police commissionerate Chennai: Two women sub-inspectors attached to the Thirumullaivoyal police station were caught accepting a ₹20,000…
Hyderabad: Taking note of allegations that authorities failed to act against encroachments and illegal constructions around Errakunta lake despite repeated complaints over the last three years, Telangana high court on Thursday sought responses from HYDRAA and HMDA on the steps taken to protect the water body.Justice B Vijaysen Reddy directed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and…
The city recorded a maximum temperature of 30°C on Thursday Gurgaon: Light rain and cloudy conditions brought relief from the humid weather in the city on Thursday, pulling the maximum temperature down to 30°C, nearly 8°C below normal. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more widespread rainfall and thunderstorm activity across Haryana over the next…
Kolkata: A widowed senior citizen, living alone at Banerjepara in Sarsuna, alleged police inaction against a forged tenancy agreement and her tenant running a sex trade out of the ground floor of her house. She now plans to go to the Calcutta HC.The tenant had entered the house over four years ago as a caregiver…
