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Continuing……. Progress of Ongoing Schemes/Programmes Pace of Electrification: 5,188 RkMs of broad-gauge rail network was electrified between 2004-14 whereas more than 46,900 RkMs was electrified during the period 2014-25 putting it ahead of countries like the UK (39 per cent), Russia (52 per cent), and China (82 per cent), bringing the country closer to a fully…
Dubai Police seized a supercar and fined its driver AED10,000 for viral reckless stunt video/Image: Dubai Police A supercar driver who thrilled social media with dangerous stunts across Dubai has faced swift action from authorities. The vehicle was seized, and the driver fined AED10,000 after video showing high-speed maneuvers, loud modifications, and public disturbance went…
Cigarettes are set to cost more from next month! The jump in cigarette prices comes after government’s decision to impose an additional excise duty under a revised tax structure, pushing up the tax burden across all categories. The finance ministry notified amendments to the Central Excise Act, introducing an additional excise duty ranging from Rs…
Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK president MK Stalin (ANI) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Saturday launched the party’s election manifesto portal 2026 at the party headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, in Chennai, marking the beginning of preparations for the upcoming assembly elections.Stalin introduced the official email ID, WhatsApp number…
It’s easy to judge people who fell for scams. Many times, one simply thinks, “they should have known better”, label them foolish, naive, careless, or ignorant. After all, warnings are everywhere. Banks keep issuing alerts, digital platforms run awareness campaigns and news regularly reports on the latest frauds and cybercrimes.Yet, when one looks more closely…
BULANDSHAHR: Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a five-year-old girl, officials said on Saturday.The accused have been identified as Raju, a resident of Balrampur district, and Veeru Kashyap, from Lakhimpur Kheri district. Both were arrested in an encounter near the Sikandrabad police station area, with illegal weapons and cartridges recovered…
The Sindhudurg Airport in the Konkan region of Maharashtra has received aviation safety regulator DGCA’s approval for round-the-clock operations, including during low visibility and adverse weather conditions, a statement by IRB Infrastructure Developers said. The airport, operated by IRB Infrastructure, started commercial operations in October 2021. “The approval for 24×7 all-weather operations significantly enhances the…
Hardik Pandya (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Rajkot saw a masterclass from Hardik Pandya as Baroda posted a competitive 293 for 9 against Vidarbha in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The 32-year-old all-rounder took control of the innings when his team was in trouble, turning the game into a spectacle even without a crowd in attendance. Baroda had…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have officially confirmed that Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has been released from their squad ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The franchise shared the update through a press release, where they added that the decision was taken after instructions from the IPL governing body. “Kolkata…
Leonardo DiCaprio shared a humorous anecdote from the set of ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood,’ where he brought his parents. Co-star Brad Pitt initially didn’t believe DiCaprio when he pointed out his parents in the crowd, mistaking them for extras. Leonardo DiCaprio recently opened up about his time filming for Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon A…
