Union Min Shripad Naik (L) and NIO Goa director, Sunil Kumar Singh (R) Panaji: Union minister of state for power and new and renewable energy, Shripad Naik, on Thursday acknowledged criticism that govt had failed to consult stakeholders before proposing penalties for electricity consumers exceeding sanctioned load limits.Naik said that greater public engagement was necessary…
AMC to replenish Sabarmati for Jal Yatra from June 22Ahmedabad: In preparation for the traditional Jal Yatra on June 29, the AMC will begin replenishing the Sabarmati, starting June 22. Standing committee chairman Kamlesh Patel said, “This ensures adequate water levels for the religious and cultural events preceding the Rath Yatra.” The AMC is planning…
Amritsar: Citing recent altercations involving Sikh pilgrims at religious destinations, including Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand and Manikaran Sahib in Himachal Pradesh, several Sikh organisations have written to authorities in the two states, seeking measures to ensure the safety and security of devotees undertaking the pilgrimages.Neena Singh, a member of Sikh Legal Aid, said the organisation…
Garbage dumping in Hinjewadi Pune: The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) is in the process of commissioning a solid waste disposal unit at the Hinjewadi IT Park capable of processing 10 tonnes of waste per day and producing 150–200 kg of bio-compressed natural gas (bio-CNG).“Setting up a solid waste processing unit is typically undertaken by…
Guwahati: The NDA in Assam has named BJP MLA and medical professional Habbey Teron as its nominee for deputy speaker of the state assembly, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said.Teron, who represents the Amri (ST) Hills constituency in West Karbi Anglong district, is the first MLA elected from the newly-created assembly segment.“A medical professional by training…
Lucknow: A 75-year-old visually impaired woman was killed and her son injured after a long-simmering feud between two neighbouring families turned violent in Banthra on Wednesday night.The deceased, Siyavati Rawat, suffered a fatal head injury during the clash in Mawai Padiyana village around 9.10 pm. She was rushed to hospital but succumbed to her injuries…
Jaipur: After recording nearly 10% sales growth in 2025, smartphone maker OPPO is accelerating its expansion in Rajasthan.Nationally, OPPO holds a 15.3% market share and a user base of over 100 million. “In Rajasthan, we have strengthened our offline presence with a 40% increase in retail touchpoints, while also building a robust service network of…
A 50-year-old doctor was arrested Thursday for allegedly killing his domestic help of over 15 years NEW DELHI: A 50-year-old doctor was arrested Thursday for allegedly killing his domestic help of over 15 years at his residence in south Delhi’s Mount Kailash on Thursday. Police suspect an argument with his wife over sacking the maid…
A routine survey ahead of a new solar park construction site in central Germany has turned into one of the most significant Celtic archaeological discoveries the region has seen in years. Near the town of Bad Camberg in the German state of Hesse, archaeologists uncovered a more than 2,000-year-old burial chamber belonging to a high-status…
Actor Saif Ali Khan paid a heartfelt tribute to his father, the late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, popularly known as Tiger Pataudi, during a special ceremony at Winchester College in the United Kingdom. The actor, who also studied at the prestigious institution, unveiled a commemorative plaque dedicated to his father at the historic Hunter Tent…
