In a move to curb rising pedestrian accidents, Sharjah Police have released a striking video that captures a fatal collision between a car and a pedestrian crossing recklessly. This comes as the UAE enforces stricter penalties for jaywalking under a new federal traffic law effective March 29, 2025. The authorities emphasize that unsafe crossing habits…
NEW DELHI: To boost domestic supply of resources considered essential for clean energy and advanced technologies, environment ministry has set up a separate category on its online clearance portal to speed up approvals for mining projects involving critical minerals, govt told Lok Sabha on Monday.In response to a Parliament question, MoS for environment Kirti Vardhan…
NEW DELHI: The unemployment rate for those in the 15 years and above age group slowed in July compared to June while the worker participation rate (WPR) and labour force participation rate (LFPR) improved a tad during the month.The monthly bulletin for Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) showed the unemployment rate slowed to 5.2% in…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Monday introduced Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Lok Sabha to include IIM-Guwahati in the schedule of IIM Act, 2017, thereby conferring on it the status of an institution of national importance.The proposed law stems from a Memorandum of Settlement signed by Centre, Assam govt and representatives of Ulfa…
A recent study reveals that individuals with sensitive personalities are more susceptible to mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Published in Clinical Psychological Science, the meta-analysis of over 33 studies highlights a significant link between sensitivity and common mental health problems. Mental health has paramount importance in our overall health. Today, awareness around mental…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar sought a candid and constructive approach to bilateral ties, as India and China seek to move ahead after a difficult period in the relationship, in a meeting with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. Going into the meeting with Wang, their first on Indian soil in over three years, he…
NEW DELHI: Amid the ongoing EC-opposition clash, INDIA bloc on Monday floated the possibility of moving for impeachment of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, whom it accused of acting like a “BJP spokesman” and intimidating opposition parties. It said Election Commission is no longer capable of ensuring a level playing field and, instead, is led…
NEW DELHI: A person was killed in a bomb explosion outside Madhyamgram High School in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district on Monday morning, police officials reported.The incident occurred in the Madhyamgram police station area. The victim, who was critically injured in the blast, was rushed to Barasat Medical College and Hospital, where he later…
Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin NEW DELHI: Russian President Putin dialled PM Modi Monday to share his “insights” on his meeting with President Trump in Alaska. “India has consistently called for a peaceful resolution of the (Ukraine) conflict and supports all efforts in this regard,” Modi posted on X. Putin and he agreed to continue his…
BENGALURU: Karnataka Police booked a 51-year-old former MLA from UP on charges of raping a 40-year-old woman inside a Bengaluru hotel room after promising to marry her.The woman filed a complaint Sunday against Bhagwan Sharma alias Guddu Pandit from UP’s Gautam Buddha Nagar district. “We are issuing a notice to the suspect, directing him to…
