NEW DELHI: Cabinet Friday approved two strategic tunnel projects and the approach roads on NH-244 in J&K at an estimated cost of around Rs 9,800 crore to provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir Valley and Jammu region while improving access to Chenab Valley,.The projects comprise Singhpora-Vailoo tunnel and Sudhmahadev-Dranga tunnel, along with their approach roads, on … Read more
SHIMLA/PITHIRAGARH: India and China resumed traditional border trade Saturday through Lipulekh in Uttarakhand and Shipki La in Himachal Pradesh after nearly six years, restoring two key Himalayan trade routes that had remained closed since the Covid-19 pandemic.At Lipulekh in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district, the first batch of 16 traders and four support staff crossed into Tibet … Read more
BEST’s fleet currently comprises 2,829 buses, of which only 249 are owned by the undertaking, with the remaining vehicles operating under the GCC model Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking has invited bids to induct 200 non-air-conditioned MIDI CNG buses under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC), or wet lease, model, to strengthen … Read more
The defence submitted that the minor had no criminal antecedents, was a Class 12 commerce student, had no addiction or criminal background, and had a stable family environment Mumbai: In a detailed order cancelling the bail granted to a 17-year-old driver who killed a 33-year-old Ghatkopar businessman, Dhrumil Patel, in a hit-and-run incident, a special … Read more
Lucknow: Hardoi police on Saturday claimed to have solved the double murder of two Jal Jeevan Mission workers in Sandila, arresting 5 persons, including three juveniles. Police said the killings were the result of a conspiracy allegedly triggered by a relationship between one of the victims and the sister of a juvenile accused.The victims, Arun … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Andhra Pradesh governor Syed Abdul Nazeer and Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, views a model of the newly inaugurated Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport during his visit to Bhogapuram, in Vizianagaram on Saturday. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and other dignitaries are also seen. Bhogapuram (AP): Prime Minister … Read more
BMW India has opened bookings for the facelifted 7 Series and i7, just over three months after the models were unveiled globally. Customers can book the flagship luxury sedans through authorised dealerships or register their interest via the BMW India website. The update brings revised exterior and interior styling, new technology and upgraded powertrains. The … Read more
Biswajit Pegu addresses the media Guwahati: Assam will begin the online self-enumeration process for Census 2027 on Sunday, allowing residents to submit household and personal details through a dedicated portal before door-to-door enumeration begins later this month.Biswajit Pegu, director of census operations, Assam, said the online self-enumeration facility will be available from Aug 2 to … Read more
The police registered an FIR under sections 110 (attempt to commit culpable homicide), 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt) and other relevant provisions of BNS, along with sections of the Arms Act Nashik: Four minors were booked on Friday on charge of attempted culpable homicide after a dispute between two students over a seat at a private … Read more
Vijayawada: The University of Western Australia (UWA), ranked 77th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, on Saturday announced a strategic partnership with Vivenns Group to establish an education and innovation hub in Amaravati, with a temporary campus expected to begin operations in Oct. The collaboration will focus on industry-linked education, research, artificial intelligence … Read more