MUMBAI: Maharashtra’s mounting public debt and alleged delays in clearing payments to small contractors triggered a fresh political row on Wednesday, with NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) accusing the BJP-led state government of pushing nearly three lakh contractors and developers into financial distress.NCP(SP) spokesperson Mahesh Tapase claimed that the state’s public debt has crossed Rs 10…
One accused, identified as Juma Nasir Omar (left), was apprehended from the boat. AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) jointly seized 118kg of cocaine worth nearly Rs 1,000 crore from the Arabian Sea off the Kutch coast. Officials said the contraband was being smuggled from Brazil and was meant…
The Railway Ministry, on Tuesday, approved the operation of India’s first hydrogen-powered 10-coach DEMU train between Jind and Sonipat under the Northern Railway zone.The train will run at a maximum speed of 75 kmph and use hydrogen fuel cells to generate power instead of diesel or conventional electric traction, PTI reports.With a total power output…
North Korea on Wednesday tested a mix of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets and AI-guided precision cruise missiles designed for modern warfare, according to state news agency KCNA.The tests came a day after South Korea’s military said it had detected the launch of multiple projectiles, including a ballistic missile. The projectiles reportedly travelled around 80…
Ever since Farhan Akhtar announced ‘Don 3’, speculation around the casting has dominated headlines. Before reports emerged about Ranveer Singh stepping away from the project and the non-cooperation directive issued against him by FWICE, fans were convinced that Shah Rukh Khan would return as the iconic Don after headlining the first two films of the…
Byju Raveendran, CEO, Byju’s Byju Raveendran, once hailed as the face of India’s startup revolution, has now been sentenced to six months in prison by a court in Singapore in a contempt case linked to non-compliance with court orders over his assets. The ruling, first reported by Bloomberg, adds yet another layer to the unravelling…
R Ashwin’s big endorsement for RCB skipper Rajat Patidar (Image: X) Rajat Patidar produced one of the finest knocks of his IPL career in Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans. The RCB skipper smashed a sensational unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls, powering his side to 254/5 — the highest total in IPL playoff history. Former…
Tata Motors is all set to launch the new 2026 Tata Tiago and Tiago EV in the Indian market tomorrow i.e, May, 28 2026. Both models will feature an all-new exterior design, a new interior, added features, and improved dynamics; mechanical changes are also expected. Ahead of the official launch tomorrow, let’s take a look…
Sunday-born individuals naturally align with gold, saffron, orange, warm yellow, and royal red, colours that reflect confidence, visibility, vitality, and solar authority. Number 1 remains their strongest number because it represents leadership, individuality, self-direction, and initiating force. In terms of birth stones, Ruby remains the strongest traditional stone because of its direct solar association, confidence-building…
TUTICORIN: Two workers were killed and one injured while making a large-sized cracker illegally on Tuesday in Kovilpatti in the Tuticorin district.The deceased workers were identified as workers Malathi, 25, of the Virudhunagar district, and Ayyappan, 30, of Puliyankulam. Another worker, Surya Prakash, 25, suffered serious burn injuries.According to the police, the workers were involved…
