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An under-construction Mumbai Ahmedabad bullet train station NEW DELHI: A delay of over four years has pushed up the cost of country’s first bullet train project by around 83% to Rs 1.98 lakh crore. The first leg of the project, between Surat and Bilimora, is scheduled to be inaugurated in Aug 2027, while the entire…
The tunnel would be of great strategic significance due to its proximity to Arunachal Pradesh, which borders China. (AI image for representative purpose) NEW DELHI: In a first, India will get a twin-tube underwater tunnel that will have provision for movement of both vehicle and trains, boosting faster movement of forces and ammunition in case…
MUMBAI: The Thackeray cousins, Uddhav and Raj, are not a cause for worry for the BJP. “We will win decisively,” said chief minister Devendra Fadnavis in an interview with an online channel. “Thackeray is no longer a brand. There was only one Thackeray brand and that was late Balasaheb Thackeray.”In the interview aired on Friday,…
AI-generated image for representation NEW DELHI/KOLKATA: In a move to track the origin and manufacturing of all batteries and help consumers get details of their life and performance, govt has come up with proposed guidelines for Battery Pack Aadhaar Number. Under this, every battery pack will have machine-readable, 21-character alphanumeric code and QR code storing…
Ultra wealthy Indians are increasingly placing their bets on pink, blue and yellow diamonds, embracing the rare stones as both eye-catching statement jewellery and long-term investment assets. Coloured diamonds,far rarer than conventional white diamonds, have seen demand spiked by 20%-25% over the past year, even as prices continue to climb.According to jewellers and traders, since…
On February 21, when Class 10 students sit for CBSE English (Language and Literature), they won’t just be writing an exam. They’ll be practising a life skill that keeps showing up—in entrance tests, college applications, internships, interviews, even the first email you send to a new boss. English is one subject where marks matter, yes,…
2026 brought new beginnings for several stars, especially for Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda, who made his debut with ‘Ikkis.’ Released on January 1st, 2026, the war drama is based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. It features multiple talented artists in the ensemble cast, including the late Bollywood veteran actor Dharmendra, who…
Donald Trump sat down for a no-holds-barred chat with The Wall Street Journal this week, and at 79, he didn’t mince words about his well-being. “My health is perfect,” he quoted flatly when pressed on age-related worries, brushing off critics who question his stamina during rallies and long days in office. Published January 1, 2026–the…
Cleanliness drive post water contamination INDORE: Laboratory tests have confirmed that the diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, which has so far claimed at least four lives and sickened more than 1,400 people, was caused by contaminated drinking water, officials said.Indore’s Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr Madhav Prasad Hasani said a report prepared by a…
Saturn will emphasise your emotional maturity, faith, and long-term direction in 2026. By going through Uttara Bhadrapada and then Revati, you will be asked to let go of old wounds and develop a more resilient mental world. Karmic lessons will mark the connections with older people, teachers, and relatives. You will scrutinise the old notions…
