A barren stretch of volcanic rock rising from the Atlantic Ocean may not sound like one of the world’s most protected places, yet almost nobody is allowed to set foot on Iceland’s Surtsey island. There are no permanent residents, hotels or tourist attractions, and even scientists need special permission to visit. The reason lies in…
A 29-year-old man died after his scooty was hit by a speeding Mercedes. (Image enhanced with AI) NEW DELHI: A 29-year-old man was killed after his scooty was allegedly hit by a speeding Mercedes near Jahangirpuri Bus Stand on Delhi’s Outer Ring Road. Police have arrested the driver of the luxury car.The accident took place…
BENGALURU: At least three people have been arrested after a road rage incident on the Bengaluru-Mysuru access-controlled highway near Maddur, where a family travelling with children was allegedly attacked following a minor collision between two vehicles. A video of the assault has since surfaced on social media.The incident reportedly took place around 10 pm on…
22 -year-old man was fatally stabbed following an altercation near Chennai Central Railway Station (Image used for representational purpose only) CHENNAI: A 22-year-old man was stabbed to death after a confrontation with a pedestrian near Chennai Central Railway Station late on Monday night. The Flower Bazaar police registered a murder case and launched a search…
Project Alankar is a flagship initiative launched by Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on October 1, 2021, under the state department of secondary education. The scheme aims to transform government secondary schools across the state by upgrading their infrastructure to create modern, attractive and student-friendly learning environments.The initiative focuses on providing schools with facilities…
JAIPUR: A family waiting by the roadside for public transport was devastated after a speeding trailer allegedly veered off the Delhi-Ajmer Highway and rammed into them in Jaipur on Tuesday morning, killing three children on the spot and leaving their parents critically injured, police said.The accident took place between 8.45 am and 9 am near…
The Karur stampede occurred during a political event in September last year, killing 41 people and injuring several others. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) seeking to restrain Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leaders, including Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay and minister Aadhav…
A China Coast Guard vessel sails near a Japan Coast Guard vessel around a group of disputed islands (Picture credit: Reuters) Japan and China on Tuesday exchanged conflicting claims after a maritime confrontation near disputed islands in the East China Sea, with both sides saying they forced the other’s vessels to leave waters they claim…
NEW DELHI: Indian car buyers are increasingly moving away from conventional petrol and diesel vehicles, with compressed natural gas (CNG), hybrid and electric models accounting for more than 40% of passenger vehicle retail sales for the first time in June, signalling a structural shift in consumer preference towards lower running costs and fuel-efficient technologies.According to…
Choreographer Ahmed Khan’s real directorial debut was meant to star Shah Rukh Khan in a double role, with AR Rahman composing music. But since SRK was launching Farah Khan first, delays pushed Ahmed to make Lakeer instead in 2004. Though the film never happened, their bond remained unaffected. Choreographer Ahmed Khan directed his first film,…
