Pedestrians in India face a daily risk on roads, despite having the legal right of way. ( Representative AI image) Every fifth person killed on India’s roads is a pedestrian — someone who was simply walking. Not driving, not speeding, not breaking rules. Just walking. Yet, on streets where they legally have the first right…
UPPCL mandates prepaid smart meters for new connections LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has clarified that all new electricity connections in the state will continue to be issued only with prepaid smart meters.The suspension of smart meter installation applies only to replacement of existing meters under RDSS, and not to new connections,…
NEW DELHI: In a setback to actor-turned-politician Vijay, who is leading TVK’s political debut in the Tamil Nadu elections, the Madras high court on Monday admitted a plea seeking an Income Tax probe into his asset declarations.While hearing the matter, the court orally observed a discrepancy of over Rs 100 crore in the affidavit and…
Dubai launches ‘work from park’ initiative/Image: X Dubai has introduced a new “Work from Park” initiative aimed at turning public parks into spaces where people can work, relax and connect, as the city looks to adapt to changing work habits and improve quality of life. The programme, launched by Dubai Municipality, will create dedicated work…
A promise made at the 2023 COP28 climate summit to move away from fossil fuels had raised hopes that the world will now be shifting in another direction. Some even saw it as the beginning of the end for using oil as a fuel. However, even years later, the promise seems far from being fulfilled….
Director Imtiaz Ali reveals ‘Safar’ from ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ evolved from a blues track to a ‘country meets blues’ feel, capturing modern life’s restlessness. He highlights Irshad Kamil’s lyrics, ‘idhar ka hi hoon na, udhar ka raha, safar ka hi tha main safar ka raha’, as embodying the contemporary human’s state of flux. Imtiaz…
TN RTE admissions 2026: The Tamil Nadu government has opened the application process for admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, Section 12 (1)(c). It enables children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups to apply for entry into private schools for the 2026-27 academic year. The online application window opened on April…
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma once again drew attention off the field as videos of their spiritual visit to Vrindavan went viral on social media during a short break for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 schedule.The couple visited the ashram of Premanand Ji Maharaj…
Kirori Mal College celebrated its annual cultural fest, Renaissance, on April 16-17. The two-day event featured a fashion show, performances and a headliner setting the stage ablaze Kirori Mal College, Delhi University organised its annual cultural fest Renaissance on 16 and 17 April. The two-day event was conducted under the guidance of Principal Prof. Dinesh…
Once a Congress bastion for nearly 70 years, Behrampore has undergone a steady political churn. BEHRAMPORE: For the past five years, Behrampore, a historic town, has largely witnessed a bipolar fight between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP, with the latter registering a dramatic 35% surge in vote share in the 2021 assembly poll…
