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Guwahati: Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a massive healthcare infrastructure overhaul for Assam, while inaugurating the Neotia Bhagirathi Woman and Childcare Centre (NBWCC) in Guwahati here on Thursday.During the event, the Assam CM revealed plans to invest Rs 4000 crore in expanding the Gauhati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH) into a 5000-bed facility.He also praised the newly-inaugurated NBWC centre saying that he was happy that the group had invested in Assam " I am sure that the people of Assam, along with other northeastern states, will immensely benefit from this venture o ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jun 28 (PTI) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said the Centre is committed to investing in the railway sector in West Bengal and has significantly increased allocations as part of its broader push to boost connectivity, cargo movement and support micro and small enterprises in the state. Speaking at the inauguration of the Udyami Sammelan Mela 2025 at the National Library in Kolkata, Vaishnaw said the railway budget for Bengal has seen a sharp rise from around Rs 3,000 crore under the previous regime to around Rs 14,000 crore now. The minister outlined upcoming projects, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: At the Warangal Regional Transport Authority (RTA) office, the vehicle registration number 9999 was sold for an astonishing Rs 11,09,999, far exceeding the Transport department's fixed price of Rs 50,000. On Thursday, July 10, four vehicle owners submitted applications to acquire this highly coveted number. A secret auction was conducted among the applicants to determine the highest bidder. Harsha Construction Company emerged as the winner, securing the number TG24A 9999 by offering the highest bid of Rs 11,09,999. A recent auction held by the Khairatabad Regional Transport Autho ...Read More >
SHIVAMOGGA: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is scheduled to inaugurate the bridge across Sharavathi backwaters between Ambargodlu and Kalasavalli on National Highway 369E on Monday. The much-anticipated cable-stayed bridge over the Sharavathi backwaters is the longest in the state and second longest in the country, stretching 2.44 km. Built at Rs 472 crore, it will improve connectivity to several villages in Sagar and Hosanagara taluks, as well as to popular temples like Sigandur Chowdeshwari and Kollur Mookambike. The bridge was built to address long-standing co ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar and West Bengal on August 22. He will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth around Rs 13,000 crore at Gaya in Bihar at around 11 am. He will also flag off two trains and address the gathering. Thereafter, he will visit and inaugurate the Aunta-Simaria bridge project on the River Ganga. PM Modi will also flag off metro train services on the newly constructed sections in Kolkata at around 4:15 pm and undertake a metro ride from Jessore Road Metro Station to Jai Hind Bimanbandar and back. Further, he ...Read More >
A gang of seven, including the driver of the victim, was arrested by the Cyberabad police for their involvement in a ₹40 lakh dacoity case on Saturday (September 13), within 24 hours of the crime. Those arrested were identified as Madhu Kasula, 27, Thelapuram Vijay Kumar, 35, Mohd Azhar, 44, Salin Harshavardhan, 29, Shameem Mulla, 26, Bandra Anudeep, 25 and Cherukula Deepak, 25. Several of them have past criminal records involving cheating, theft, forgery and dacoity. Police seized ₹17.5 lak ...Read More >
Kanpur (UP), May 28 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth about Rs 20,900 crore here on Friday to boost the region's infrastructure and connectivity, an official statement issued here said. He will launch Chunniganj Metro Station to Kanpur Central Metro Station section of the Kanpur Metro Rail Project worth more than Rs 2,120 crore. It will include 14 planned stations with five new underground stations integrating key city landmarks and commercial hubs into the metro network. Besides, he will also inaugurate road-w ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The city police have achieved a swift breakthrough in the investigation into the gruesome murder of a 50-year-old woman at her residence in Kukatpally, with the arrest of the prime suspect in Jharkhand's Ranchi. The accused, a 21-year-old named Harsha, had been employed in the household for less than a fortnight before the crime was carried out. Detectives moved quickly after the murder came to light, deploying five special teams to gather evidence, trace phone activity, and study hours of CCTV footage. One of the teams eventually tracked Harsha to his hometown of Ranchi, where he ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, notably higher than the normal 4.3 mm. Warangal's Sangem recorded the day's highest maximum temperature ...Read More >
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has introduced WhatsApp-based ticketing for its Aqua Line (Metro Line 3). Commuters can now generate QR tickets instantly by sending 'Hi' to a designated number or scanning station QR codes. This initiative aims to provide seamless, efficient, and sustainable travel, eliminating paper tickets and supporting multiple payment options. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has launched Whatsapp-based ticketing for commuters of Metro Line 3, also known as Aqua ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 16 (ANI): The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the ambitious 117-km Bengaluru Business Corridor, aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving connectivity across the city. The corridor will link Tumakuru Road to Mysuru Road via Yelahanka and Electronic City, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Thursday. Addressing a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Shivakumar said the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) project has been rebranded and cleared as the Bengaluru Business Corridor. "The state government has taken a big step. The erstwhile Pe ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka capital was rocked by a shocking case of a film producer being accused of kidnapping his wife to take custody of their child. The accused is the owner of Vardhan Enterprises and a film producer. Film producer Harshavardhan, the accused, is the owner of Vardhan Enterprises, while his wife Chaitra R is an artiste who works in serials and films. The couple married in 2023, and has a one-year-old daughter. According to a complaint filed by Chaitra's sister Leela R, the couple had separated due to marital disputes over the last 7-8 months. Harshvardhan was staying in Has ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Alleging land grab, a Hyderabad family on Monday accused Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and his son Harsha Reddy of threats and intimidation. Speaking to mediapersons, Satish Shah said his family had lived on the land from 1969 to 2025 without dispute. He alleged that Harsha Reddy first sought two to three acres and later demanded the entire land, and that a survey and panchanama were conducted without their knowledge, later suspended by the High Court. He further alleged that Navin Mittal and Harsha Reddy tried to take possession, with earthmovers from Raghava Construct ...Read More >
ALSO READ: Lucknow Shocker: 3-Year-Old Girl, Sleeping Under Metro Station, Raped In Alambagh Area; Her Condition Critical Ashish Srivastav, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Central Lucknow, who visited the crime scene on Wednesday night itself, identified the accused as Deepak Verma. While talking to the news agency ANI, DCP Srivastava said, " On the morning of June 5, at 10 am, a complaint was registered that a 2.5 year old girl had been raped... A case was registered and five teams were formed... As per the CCTV footage of the scooter, the accused was identified as Deepak Verma... ...Read More >
Lucknow: A man accused of raping a three-year-old girl died in an encounter with Uttar Pradesh police in Lucknow on Friday, a day after a complaint was registered against him. The accused was identified as Deepak Verma. After receiving the complaint, the police formed five teams and launched a manhunt operation to nab Kumar. Kumar was initially injured in the gunfight. However, he succumbed to injuries during treatment. "Accused Deepak Verma, who was injured in an encounter with the Police, has died during treatment," DCP Central Lucknow Ashish Srivastava told news agency ANI. The girl was a ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 16 (ANI): The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the ambitious 117-km Bengaluru Business Corridor, aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving connectivity across the city. The corridor will link Tumakuru Road to Mysuru Road via Yelahanka and Electronic City, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Thursday. Addressing a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Shivakumar said the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) project has been rebranded and cleared as the Bengaluru Business Corridor. Also Read | Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar Caught in INR ...Read More >
Nalanda Temple Stampede: At least eight women lost their lives and several others were injured on Tuesday during a religious gathering at the Sheetla Temple in Bihar's Nalanda district. A huge crowd had gathered for worship, which led to heavy overcrowding and a stampede-like situation causing several people to get crushed. Several of the injured individuals are described as critical. Just as on every Tuesday, a fair was being held at the Maghda temple today. The stampede occurred due to the excessive overcrowding at the site, according to authorities. Those who were injured have been taken ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In what reads like a real-life crime thriller, the Cyberabad police on Saturday cracked a ₹40 lakh highway robbery case just a day after the daring heist shocked commuters in Shankarpally. One of the accused turned out to be none other than city-based businessman's manager Sai Baba's own car driver, who allegedly masterminded the robbery. Police commissioner Avinash Mohanty confirmed the arrest of seven accused, including car drivers Madhu Kasula, Mohammed Azar, and Bandra Anudeep, real estate businessman Salin Harshavardhan, Vijay Kumar, and bouncers Shameem Mulla and Cherukula Dee ...Read More >
Nalanda (Bihar) [India], March 31 (ANI): Nalanda DM Kundan Kumar on Tuesday confirmed that a total of eight people died in the Maa Sheetla Mandir stampede earlier today; meanwhile, eight were admitted to the hospital for treatment. Speaking to reporters, the official mentioned that out of eight, seven deceased have been identified, whereas 6 lakh, including Rs 4 lakh from the Disaster Relief Fund and Rs 2 lakh from the CM relief fund, have been announced for the bereaved families. "Eight people died in the incident. Eight people have been brought for treatment here. Ambulances were rushed to ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The State Cabinet on Thursday cleared the 117-km Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC) project around Bengaluru city, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said. The project will take two years for completion. The proposed corridor will originate and terminate at Tumakuru road. About 73 km of this road will be in North Bengaluru and the rest in South Bengaluru," he said, adding that the project would reduce the congestion in the city by 40%. The project was originally estimated to cost Rs 27,000 crore ...Read More >
Lucknow, June 6: A man accused of abduction and rape of a three-year-old girl in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, was killed in an encounter with police on Friday. The accused was identified as Deepak Verma by the police after scanning CCTV footage that showed him with the child. The officials said he was a habitual offender with criminal cases lodged across the city police stations. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Zone) Ashish Srivastava said five police teams were formed immediately after the incident was reported, and a reward of Rs one lakh was announced for his arrest. Police, after identi ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Those using NICE (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises) road, Electronics City flyover and Attibele road have to pay more from July 1. However, there will be no change in the toll fee for motorcyclists using the Electronics City flyover. They will continue to pay Rs 25 for a single trip and Rs 40 for multiple trips. For cars, the fee has been increased by Rs 5. As per the revision, Rs 65 has been fixed for cars, jeeps and vans for a single trip on the Electronics City elevated flyover and Rs 95 for multiple trips. The monthly pass fee has been increased to Rs 1,885. The fee f ...Read More >
Durgapur, July 18 (UNI) Hours ahead of his visit to this industrial hub of West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government, saying the state is suffering due to the alleged misrule of the ruling party. The PM said the people of the state are looking at the BJP with hope and are convinced that the saffron party can deliver on development. "West Bengal is suffering due to TMC's misrule. People believe that only the BJP can deliver on development," Modi said on his X handle before arriving at the industrial city of East Bardhaman. He also ...Read More >
The court dismissed a writ petition filed by the MLA's wife, challenging the arrest as illegal, arbitrary, and violative of fundamental rights In a significant development, the Karnataka High Court has upheld the arrest of Chitradurga district legislator KC Veerendra, also known as Puppy, by the Enforcement Directorate's Bengaluru zonal office, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The court dismissed a writ petition filed by the Congress MLA's wife, RD Chaitra, challenging ...Read More >
The project is expected to be launched during the latter part of 2026. Shriram Properties Ltd has bought a 4-acre land in Bengaluru to develop a housing project with an expected revenue of about Rs 600 crore. In a regulatory filing on Monday, the company informed that it has acquired a land parcel of about 4 acre on Sarjapur Main Road, South-East Bengaluru, through an outright purchase transaction. It would develop a premium high-rise residential project on the land parcel. "The proposed deve ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over a recent mishap in Nalanda district, Bihar, describing the incident as "deeply painful" and extending his condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Speaking on X, the Prime Minister also offered prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured in the tragedy. A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday in Bihar's Nalanda district, resulting in the death of eight women devotees in a stampede amid a large crowd at a temple, while several devotees were also injured. The injured have been admitted to the Mode ...Read More >
Nalanda Maa Sheetla Temple Stampede: A major stampede struck at the Mata Shitalashtami Temple in Maghra, Nalanda, leaving at least eight women dead and many injured. Panic and chaos erupted as devotees scrambled for safety. Two victims have been identified: Rita Devi (50) and Rekha Devi (45), both from nearby areas. The injured are receiving treatment at Model Hospital. The incident occurred as crowds swelled at the temple on the last Tuesday of Chaitra month. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed grief and announced Rs 6 lakh each (₹4 lakh from Disaster Management + ₹2 lakh from CM Rel ...Read More >
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Kolkata, Jun 28 (PTI) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday flagged off the inaugural Purulia-Bankura-Howrah MEMU train via Masagram and said the Centre's focus is to expand railway coverage besides modernising the sector. The minister highlighted that investment in railways in West Bengal increased from around Rs 4,380 crore in 2009-14 to around Rs 14,000 crore currently. He flagged off the train through video conferencing from Santragachi railway station in West Bengal. Vaishnaw said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus is to expand railway coverage, modernise railways with t ...Read More >
Durgapur (West Bengal) [India], July 18 (ANI): Reiterating his government vision of a developed India by the year 2047, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated the people of West Bengal as he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects in Durgapur. Addressing a public gathering, the Prime Minister said, Today, factories in Durgapur and Raghunathpur are being equipped with new technology. An investment of Rs 1500 crore has been made in these... I congratulate the people of West Bengal on the completion of these projects.... We are working with the r ...Read More >