New Delhi: With a few months remaining before the onset of winter when Delhi’s air quality worsens, lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Monday asked agencies across National Capital Region to coordinate and implement a time-bound roadmap to curb pollution.During a meeting with Commission for Air Quality Management chairperson Rajesh Verma, Sandhu reviewed pollution-control measures…
Mumbai: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to fast-track the creation of a statewide charging-station network to support the planned scale-up of e-buses under the ‘Viksit Maharashtra’ vision.The state targets conversion of 50% of the ST fleet to electric by 2029, 80% by 2035 and 100% by…
Bengaluru: A viral video showing a frustrated motorist sitting on a busy road and confronting traffic police over an alleged prolonged halt for the governor’s convoy has reignited the debate over VIP movement and public inconvenience in Bengaluru.The incident, which occurred on Old Airport Road amid ongoing underpass construction work, triggered outrage on social media…
A total of 540 PE-VC deals were reported during the Jan-May 2026 period Chennai: Private equity and venture capital (PE-VC) investments declined 9% year-on-year during the Jan-May period this year to $15 billion. PE-VC deals, excluding those in the real estate sector, stood at $16.4 billion during the corresponding five-month period of CY2025.Interestingly, May 2026…
Hyderabad: Telangana has emerged as one of the stronger performers in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections, recording a sharp 25% rise in post‑settlement revenues till May 2026.Data released by the Union finance ministry on Monday shows the state benefited significantly from Integrated GST (IGST) apportionment, underscoring both its expanding tax base and the importance…
Saini told officials not to wait for complaints to be filed and to conduct regular field inspections to identify roads requiring immediate repair or reconstruction Gurgaon: Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday directed officials to prioritise the completion of all road repairs and reconstruction works in a time-bound manner.Presiding over a meeting of the…
Students sing ‘Vande Mataram’ in the morning assembly on Monday Kolkata: ‘Vande Mataram’ was introduced in school prayers across the state on Monday. But though the first two stanzas were sung properly, many students faced challenges with the remaining four stanzas as they were unfamiliar with them. Teachers were assigned to help students learn the…
Map for the New Noida project Noida: Noida Authority has said it will soon begin land acquisition for the New Noida project and plans to improve connectivity by linking the upcoming township to the Ganga Expressway. New Noida, also known as DNGIR, already has an interchange on EPE near Beel Akbarpur village. The area is…
Calangute: A 55-year-old tourist from Solapur, Maharashtra, drowned off Sinquerim beach on Sunday.Drishti Marine lifesavers said the deceased was observed struggling in the water after being caught in a strong rip current.The individual was found unresponsive when brought back to the shore. The team immediately initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), while another lifesaver deployed an automated…
Gorakhpur: Once a neglected natural waterbody on the northern edge of the city, Chiluatal has been transformed into a modern tourist destination under the Uttar Pradesh govt’s development initiative.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will formally inaugurate the tourism development and beautification project at Chiluatal on Tuesday. Developed at a cost of Rs 20.39 crore, the project…
