Mumbai Railroad Vikas Corporation is expanding the Borivali-Virar suburban line (Image used for representational purpose only) MUMBAI: The Borivali–Virar suburban line, one of Mumbai’s most congested rail corridors, is undergoing a major capacity expansion aimed at easing pressure on the route—work that has now crossed roughly 30% physical completion.Mumbai Railroad Vikas Corporation is implementing the…
Congress party replaces Virajpet MLA A S Ponnanna, nominated initially for deputy speaker post, with Mankal Vaidya, who in turn was replaced during the cabinet expansion at the last minute to accommodate S S Mallikarjun BENGALURU: The Congress party on Monday decided to replace the original nominee for the deputy speaker post, Virajpet MLA A…
The video, which surfaced on social media, purportedly shows a security guard in blue uniform deployed on the hospital’s fifth floor, filling syringes at a counter while a staff nurse was on duty. NOIDA: A security guard and a staff nurse at the District Hospital in Sector 39 have been dismissed following an inquiry into…
Two Air India pilots fail prelim dope test NEW DELHI: The ongoing one-time dope tests being conducted for all Air India group pilots beginning last Thursday has so far seen two non-negative results in screening tests out of the “300-400” cockpit crew members who have given their samples so far. Now confirmatory tests are being…
Pic courtesy: LinkedIn/ James Strawn After building a robust career in tech, including 25 years at Adobe, a software engineer found himself facing a difficult job search after being laid off. He struggled to find a job for a year, and then left the industry and now works as a bus driver. His new job…
The approval rate for EB-1A, the US green card category meant for individuals with extraordinary ability, has dropped sharply in FY26. In a big hit for Indian techies, the approval rate for the visa that is one of the routes to US green cards has seen a sharp drop. The approval rate for Indian applicants…
Ravi Teja’s ‘Muduru munda’ remark at ‘Irumudi’ event sparks outrage Tollywood star Ravi Teja has become the subject of an online debate after a remark he made while interacting with his young co-star at the pre-release event of ‘Irumudi’.The Telugu actor used the Telugu phrase “Muduru munda” after Baby Nakshathra CM asked him to give…
A Bengaluru engineer has developed a technology-driven system that uses AI, dashcam footage, GPS and vehicle sensors to detect potholes and identify the contractors responsible for damaged roads. A sudden jolt on a Bengaluru road is usually enough to tell a motorist that another pothole has entered the journey. But instead of simply driving past…
Bangladesh players celebrate after defeating Australia on day four of the first test in Darwin, Australia (left), Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir (r) Bangladesh pulled off a nine-wicket win over Australia in Darwin on Sunday, giving them one of the biggest wins in Test cricket and leaving Australia’s 20-Test schedule over the next 12 months…
Actors portraying the roles of Sita, Ram and Hanuman get into character The annual Delhi tradition of the Luv Kush Ramlila at Red Fort is gearing up for another grand edition, well ahead of the festive season. The star-studded production remains one of the highlights of Dussehra celebrations, bringing together television actors for a 10-day…
