Bengaluru: Diesel locomotives on Bengaluru-Mangaluru rail section could soon become history.Almost a year after the 55-km ghat section between Sakleshpura and Subrahmanya Road was electrified, South Western Railway (SWR) can shortly start running trains powered by electric locomotives.The stretch with several steep gradients, tunnels and bridges is a crucial part of the rail link between…
Chennai: Police detained more than 100 protesters in Chennai and Coimbatore on Sunday as members of youth and student organisations staged black flag demonstrations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tamil Nadu, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and accusing the BJP-led Union govt of acting against the interests of the…
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday dubbed BJP as ‘Ravan’ and Congress as ‘Ram’, and appealed to the people to join hands with Ram (Congress) to defeat Ravan (BJP) in Goa.Addressing a public meeting after participating in a padayatra organised by Goa Pradesh Congress Committee in Cuncolim, Goa, Revanth Reddy said: “The political…
Rao appealed to those involved not to politicise the project, saying the priority should be to ensure that Gurgaon residents get affordable treatment at the earliest Rao appealed to those involved not to politicise the project, saying the priority should be to ensure that Gurgaon residents get affordable treatment at the earliest Rao appealed to…
CM Suvendu Adhikari inaugurates the Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja on Sunday Kolkata: CM Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said, “We have to save India from the tukde-tukde gang, those demanding ‘Azadi’ for Kashmir, and the cockroaches and bugs. We must revive the spirit of Vande Mataram and strengthen the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”Addressing…
Vaidehee Chaudhari wins the women’s singles title Ahmedabad: Top seed Vaidehee Chaudhari used her experience to outclass her opponent Shruti Ahlawat and clinch the women’s singles title at the 31st Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi on Saturday.Vaidehee, who also claimed the titles in 2022 and 2024, defeated the…
Hisar: A 42-year-old hospital worker was found dead under suspicious circumstances at his rented home in Satrod on Sunday morning, with his family alleging he was murdered by his wife.The deceased, identified as Mahesh, worked at a private hospital in Hisar. Following his death, his mother, Kamlesh, demanded a thorough investigation, alleging that her son…
The Durga idol made with 50,000 safety pins Guwahati: An artist and field officer with the District Disaster Management Authority in Assam’s Dhubri district has created a 7.5-foot Durga idol using around 50,000 safety pins, blending creativity, patience and environmental awareness ahead of Durga Puja, which is only a few days away.Sanjib Basak completed the…
Jaipur: Cities across Rajasthan will see intensified cleanliness drives, beautification of public spaces, decorative lighting in markets and maintenance of fire safety equipment ahead of Diwali. Chief Secretary V Srinivas directed officials at a meeting with JDA officials Saturday to complete the works within stipulated timelines.Trade associations will be encouraged to decorate and illuminate markets,…
9 Indians were rescued after the drone attack A vessel was attacked at Oman’s Sohar Anchorage on Sunday with 11 Indians on board. 9 were rescued, while 2 are missing, said minister of ports, shipping & waterways Sarbananda Sonowal.“On Oct 11, tanker MT PETRO DOLPHIN, carrying 11 Indian seafarers, was subjected to a drone attack…
