NEW DELHI: In a huge relief to Union and state govts, Supreme Court on Tuesday recalled its May 16 judgment in which it had directed demolition of public projects worth Rs 20,000 crore as these were granted ex-post facto environmental clearance (EC) after payment of penalty. Steel Authority of India, through solicitor general Tushar Mehta,…
NEW DELHI: Railways on Tuesday unveiled policies for new bulk cement terminals and rate rationalisation for bulk transporation, which is likely to reduce the cost of the construction material. Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said reduction in cost of cement will benefit both the manufacturers as well as consumers looking to own affordable houses.Moreover, the cleaner,…
New Delhi: India’s celebrated astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla said with a smile on Tuesday that the “homework given by PM Narendra Modi ‘pura hua hai, chal raha hai, aur badta hi ja raha hai’ (has been completed, yet it is still going on as the scope of the homework is increasing by the day)”….
NEW DELHI: India’s first bullet train will now cover a 100-km distance between Surat and Vapi in Gujarat during its inaugural run in August 2027, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. He added that once the entire Ahmadabad-Mumbai bullet train corridor is operational, the train will cover the stretch in less than two hours.The…
SRINAGAR: J&K CM Omar Abdullah said Tuesday he was hopeful an ongoing probe would explain how a late-night blast tore through Srinagar’s Nowgam police station Friday, killing nine and wounding 30. Police earlier described the explosion as accidental.“It is sad so many lost their precious lives — police personnel, FSL staff, civil administration workers, and…
A powerful explosion rocked Nowgam police station in Srinagar, prompting an immediate response from a hospital guard and cook who rushed wounded officers to Ujala Cygnus Hospital. The medical team treated 23 casualties, showcasing their preparedness for mass-casualty events. The hospital manager highlighted the bravery of the initial responders. SRINAGAR: A thunderclap of fire, concrete,…
NEW DELHI: India slipped 13 ranks to figure at the 23rd position in the latest Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), which was released by environmental think tank Germanwatch on the sidelines of the ongoing UN climate conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil on Tuesday.It’s the biggest fall of India on the CCPI ranking in the recent…
NEW DELHI: Over two crore ineligible beneficiaries have been weeded out from free foodgrain scheme PMGKAY in the past four to five months while new eligible people are being included in the programme. Simultaneously, the govt on Tuesday launched an online platform that allows beneficiaries to share their feedback on ration distribution through AI-enabled calls…
Investigators are exploring a chilling possibility in the recent Red Fort suicide bombing: NEW DELHI: Just a week after the suicide blast that tore through the busy Red Fort stretch during the Monday evening rush hour — killing 13 and injuring dozens — investigators have stumbled upon chilling clues that may redefine the very nature…
Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani reunite for Mastiii 4, releasing in cinemas on November 21, 2025. Directed by Milap Milan Zaveri, the comedy follows three husbands escaping dull marriages, leading to chaos in the UK. The film is expected to stream on ZEE5 from January 16, 2026. Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab…
