NEW DELHI: PM Modi touching the feet of a nonagenarian BJP member and then kneeling down in gratitude to the surging crowd at Brigade Ground, an image of Goddess Durga as the backdrop on the dais, and CM Suvendu Adhikari dressed in a gerua (saffron) kurta — the oath-taking of BJP’s first govt in West…
LONDON: With Labour losing control of 36 councils and 1,436 councillors in the local polls and finishing second with Reform UK in the Scottish parliament, embattled PM Keir Starmer brought back former Labour PM Gordon Brown and appointed him as his “special envoy on global finance and cooperation” to “work with our international allies to…
General:It’s a grind kind of day. You’ll work hard, and because of that you may feel tense and restless. The Moon agitates your inner waters, and Mars pushes you to do everything yourself. Slow down. You don’t have to prove anything to anyone today.The good part is, your social side opens up. Meet new people…
New Delhi: Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has launched a time-bound restoration drive to revive 77 lakes and ponds across the capital following directions from lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, amid growing concern over the steady decline of Delhi’s water bodies due to encroachment, sewage inflow and prolonged neglect.The decision followed a review meeting chaired by…
Gurgaon: At its upcoming House meeting on May 11, MCG will consider temporarily handing over 0.1 hectares of land near Dundahera village to the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) for five years to set up an RRTS casting yard for the Sarai Kale Khan–Gurgaon–Bawal Namo Bharat corridor.Following requests from NCRTC in Nov 2025 and…
Hundreds of electronic equipment as well as 2 four-wheelers and 13 motorcycles were burnt in the fire The explosion of several AC cylinders and compressors stored in the building fuelled the fire further Hundreds of electronic equipment as well as 2 four-wheelers and 13 motorcycles were burnt in the fire The explosion of several AC…
Colva: Several villages along the Salcete coastal belt received heavy pre-monsoon showers accompanied by intense thunder, lightning, and gusty winds for nearly half an hour on Saturday evening, leading to power outages.Villages such as Cavelossim, Carmona, Orlim, and Varca experienced power failures, leaving residents without electricity for over two hours after trees collapsed onto 33KV…
Ahmedabad: Gujaratis are known for their love of travel and, barring safety concerns, little seems to hold them back from embarking on summer holidays. With tensions in the West Asia region easing somewhat and airlines operating on Gulf routes gradually restoring services, many travellers have once again resumed planning international vacations.Travel operators across Gujarat said…
Shimla: Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Himalayan Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience at Himachal Pradesh University to undertake a detailed scientific study on recurring cloudburst incidents in the state.The study will examine factors such as the impact of dams, temperature variations, terrain conditions and aerial-distance-based assessments linked to frequent cloudburst…
Pune: As the city gears up to celebrate Mother’s Day, the local scene is evolving beyond traditional brunches. This year, Pune is witnessing a surge in experience-led events, ranging from sunrise pottery workshops and camping nights to forest sound-healing sessions and curated “mom’s day off” retreats.Pune’s cafés, art spaces, and wellness communities are offering fresh…
