Traffic on Pune-Mumbai expressway Pune: The proposed 10-laning work of the Pune-Mumbai expressway is unlikely to begin this year because of the cabinet infrastructure committee’s directive to the MSRDC to conduct additional surveys related to its expansion.The fresh exercise is expected to take at least a month. “It will delay the finalisation of the plan,”…
IAS officer Divya Mittal, a 2013-batch officer (File Photo) LUCKNOW: IAS officer Divya Mittal, a 2013-batch officer, announced her resignation from the service in a social media post about an hour ago, bringing an end to her “unforgettable” 13-year journey.In a deeply personal and poetic note, Mittal said that while her official position had ended,…
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un shakes up military; names Kim Song Gi as the new defence minister North Korea has dismissed its defence minister No Kwang Chol in a reshuffle of the country’s top military leadership, state media reported Sunday, with leader Kim Jong Un approving the changes at a meeting on Saturday.The Korean Central…
Canara Bank, Union Bank challenge NCLT’s approval of Subhash Chandra’s repayment plan offering creditors just 0.03% recovery. MUMBAI: Canara Bank and Union Bank of India are challenging NCLT’s approval of Zee group founder Subhash Chandra’s repayment plan, under which creditors would recover 0.03% of their admitted claims relating to his liabilities as a personal guarantor,…
Allu Arjun and ‘Jawan’ fame Atlee joined hands for the upcoming epic sci-fi action drama, ‘Raaka’. Apart from Deepika Padukone as the female lead, the film also features Rashmika Mandanna reuniting with her ‘Pushpa’ co-star. Latest reports include new details about the film, suggesting Allu Arjun plays three different characters, with Rashmika Mandanna’s role appearing…
Aarav Dengla is India’s 93rd Grandmaster (GM) For a centuries-old game that has witnessed and survived the rise and fall of empires, kings and kingmakers, chess has developed a vocabulary of its own. This vocabulary is a veritable tour of the people and places that have had major influence on the game.To an ordinary person,…
In moments of anger, words can take a turn toward regret, and the Bible offers wisdom: be quick to listen but slow to respond. This principle nurtures harmony in our relationships and helps to sidestep harmful actions. By pausing before we speak, we gain the chance for thoughtful reflection, transforming potential conflicts into opportunities for…
Delhi hospitals are experiencing a significant demographic shift in their nursing workforce (File photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi’s hospital corridors are speaking in new accents.For decades, nurses from Kerala formed the backbone of the capital’s private healthcare system, valued for their training, discipline and clinical expertise.But hospitals are now witnessing a steady demographic shift, with recruitment…
Children on Vadhiv island risk their lives daily crossing railway tracks to reach their school By: Suhas BirhadePALGHAR: For children on Vadhiv island in Palghar district, going to school begins with a dangerous walk across a railway bridge and tracks, with the constant fear of an oncoming train.The village, located between Vaitarna and Saphale stations…
Deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka Hyderabad: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday said the Telangana govt would extend all possible support to promote the Telugu language, culture, and heritage in Mauritius. “Telangana has a special connection with Mauritius through the Telugu language, culture, and traditions. The Telugu community in Mauritius is an important…
