NEW DELHI: The countdown has finally begun for the 1986-era Terminal 2 of Delhi Airport, which is likely to be “abandoned” by 2033. The mammoth T3 is set to get even bigger. The GMR-run Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) is evaluating when T3 should get its fifth pier, which will have a capacity of handling…
MUMBAI: Central Railway’s Mumbai division will operate a megablock on its suburban sections today to carry out various engineering and maintenance works. There will be no megablocks on the Western Railway suburban section. On the Main Line, the block will be carried out on the Matunga–Mulund slow lines from 11.05 am to 3.55 pm. Up…
GURGAON: Overheated equipment, an oil spill, and a blast. The snag that took down a large section of the city’s power grid was triggered by a cocktail of problems that hit the critical Sector 72 substation of Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam (HVPN) on Friday evening. Officials said the disruption began around 7pm when a technical…
Kolkata: The state govt has initiated the process of implementing the Centre’s PM Vishwakarma Yojana in Bengal, aimed at improving the socio-economic condition of traditional artisans and craftspeople. The move comes days after chief minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged that the previous Trinamool Congress govt had “deliberately” prevented the implementation of the scheme in the state,…
Ahmedabad: A 38-year-old divorcee who resides in Nava Vadaj has filed a police complaint alleging that a man lied about being divorced and repeatedly raped her by promising marriage.The complaint was registered with Madhvpura police on Friday under BNS Section 69 (sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means). In her complaint, the woman stated she lives…
Amritsar: As 2027 assembly election preparations gather pace in Punjab, the Amritsar North constituency is fast emerging as one of the most closely watched urban battlegrounds, drawing in major political names, seasoned leaders, and a growing pool of independent contenders.Unlike rural segments, Amritsar North is primarily an urban constituency where voter concerns are largely centered…
Pune: A pregnant woman walks into a clinic in the city. The deal is whispered, coded, and expensive. No records. No witnesses. A few minutes later, a life-changing truth is revealed illegally—boy or girl. Days later, the clinic is sealed in a dramatic raid by authorities. Headlines follow. Arrests are made. However, months later, the…
Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed officials to accord the highest priority to the speedy and transparent disposal of revenue-related cases, asserting that disputes linked to land and revenue directly impact common citizens, farmers’ interests and social harmony.Reviewing the progress of pending cases in revenue courts, Yogi said that unnecessary delays in such…
WHO declare public health emergency over Ebola (Image credit: AP) Following WHO declaring Ebola a public health emergency, the Indian government asked citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.In its press release, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that Indian citizens currently residing in or…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday reacted to the recent shooting near the “most cherished structure” and hailed the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies for their “swift and professional” action that led to the killing of the 21-year-old suspect.Trump also recalled another high-profile security breach that took place just a month ago during the…
