Mumbai is set for one of its biggest transport upgrades yet, with the Maharashtra government approving the detailed project report and implementation plan for Phase I of the Uttan–Virar Sea Link — a development that will anchor a larger 120-km high-speed coastal corridor. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said on X that the…
NEW DELHI: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday acknowledged the power tussle between Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar, saying that the party high command — Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi — will take a decision to resolve the crisis.“The high command – myself, Rahul ji and Sonia ji will together…
Urvil Patel. (Photo/Screengrab) NEW DELHI: CSK batter Urvil Patel recorded the second-fastest T20 century by an Indian in Gujarat’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 match against Services at Hyderabad’s Gymkhana Ground on Wednesday, showcasing flamboyance of the highest order. Urvil smashed an unbeaten 119 off 37 balls in an explosive innings, hitting 12 fours…
Representative image (AI-generated) NEW DELHI: Being overweight is not only costly for individuals but also for the nation as a whole. The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) has issued a warning, stating that obesity-related diseases in India already cost over Rs 2,900 crores ($28.9 billion) annually and if urgent action isn’t taken to…
NEW DELHI: Long-term exposure to pesticides may be damaging the brains and mental health of older farmers in West Bengal, according to a major study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research. Researchers say the findings are a wake-up call for rural India, where chemical-heavy farming is widespread, with minimal safety practices.The study was…
Bihar DElEd result 2025: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the results of the Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd) Joint Entrance Examination 2025. The scorecards have been uploaded to the official website, and candidates will be able to access them using their application number and date of birth.As per BSEB’s official press release,…
MUMBAI: India’s economic momentum is shifting toward its lower-income or emerging states, which are beginning to accelerate and narrow the gap with their richer peers. This trend of growth convergence marks a departure from the pre-pandemic years between FY13 and FY19, when richer states consistently expanded faster, an HSBC report said. The convergence, which is…
South Africa crush India by 408 runs in Guwahati Test. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s crushing 0–2 Test series defeat to South Africa — capped by a record-breaking 408-run loss in Guwahati — has triggered a wave of sharp criticism from former cricketers, with Anil Kumble leading calls for an urgent rethink of India’s muddled…
India slipped to fifth as their points percentage dropped to 48.15, allowing Pakistan to overtake them. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India suffered a major setback in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 standings after a 2-0 home series defeat to South Africa, capped by a crushing 408-run loss in the second Test at the…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday wrote to Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma, raising alarm over a “serious security breach” during a protest by booth-level officers (BLOs) at the Chief Electoral Officer’s office in Kolkata. The poll body has directed the police to ensure the safety of its officials and…
