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Bhopal, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior BJP leader and Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister for Urban Development, Housing and Parliamentary affairs, Kailash Vijayvargiya stirred controversy on Thursday with remarks disapproving of women wearing short outfits, asserting that such a trend is a foreign concept of beauty and not aligned with Indian tradition. A six-time legislator and a state government minister, Vijayvargiya emphasised that in Indian culture, women are regarded as a form of Goddess and ...Read More >
Ranchi: Chief minister Hemant Soren inaugurated the 2.34 km Siromtoli Flyover cum elevated four-lane project, which connects Mecon roundabout to Siramtoli Chowk via Rajendra Chowk, on Thursday. At the event, Hemant also announced that the new flyover will be named after Kartik Oraon, a former Congress politician and a freedom fighter. "This flyover stands as a symbol of progress and dedication. We always aimed to ensure that development does not come at the cost of hurting anyone's sentiments. T ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 5 (PTI) A fire broke out at a cake shop inside the busy Churchgate railway station in Mumbai on Thursday evening, triggering concerns among commuters during the peak hours. The Western Railway said nobody was injured in the fire, which was controlled within five minutes. Suburban services at the station remained unaffected, it said. The incident was reported around 5.25 pm by the WR, a civic official said. The Mumbai fire brigade rushed its teams and firefighting equipment to the ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A case was registered against RCB, event management firm DNA entertainment private limited, Karnataka State Cricket Association on Thursday in connection with the stampede near Chinnaswamy stadium here that claimed the lives of 11 people and injured 56, police said on Thursday. Following a complaint by a police inspector, the case was registered at Cubbon Park station, they said. In the FIR, RCB Franchise has been listed as accused 1, DNA entertainment private limited as accused 2 a ...Read More >
Mumbai: A fire broke out at a shop inside the bustling Churchgate railway station in south Mumbai on Thursday evening, causing panic among commuters during peak hours. The incident was reported around 5:25 pm by the Western Railway. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, officials confirmed. The Mumbai Fire Brigade swiftly deployed firefighting teams and equipment to the scene, while police and civic personnel assisted in managing the situation. The fire was brought under control within minut ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 5 (PTI) A fire broke out at a shop inside the busy Churchgate railway station in south Mumbai on Thursday evening, triggering concerns among commuters during the peak hours. No one was injured in the incident that was reported around 5.25 pm by the Western Railway, an official said. The Mumbai fire brigade rushed its teams and firefighting equipment to the spot. Police and local civic staff were also mobilised to facilitate the firefighting operation, the civic official said. The ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 5: Reviewing your car insurance isn't just a yearly formality -- it's a smart way to keep your coverage in sync with how you drive your four-wheeler. Whether you've moved cities, upgraded your car, changed your commute, or bought a second-hand vehicle, your policy should reflect those changes. A regular review ensures your premiums, add-ons, and IDV still make sense and that you're not missing out on better deals. Thanks to online platforms, reviewing and updating your p ...Read More >
(CNN) -- India's financial capital and one of its largest cities has experienced its wettest May in more than a century, with the unusually early arrival of the monsoon season causing a ferocious weekend downpour that turned roads into rivers and flooded a newly inaugurated underground train station. Mumbai, a city of more than 12 million, has recorded more than 400 millimeters of rainfall this month so far, according to data from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), with much of the dow ...Read More >
Bangalore Metro Clicks (@metro_chicks) Instagram account status on Wednesday and (right) the account status on Tuesday. The Bengaluru Police has registered an FIR against the owner of Bangalore Metro Clicks (@metro_chicks)-an Instagram account that triggered an uproar on social media after it shared 14 videos of women passengers on Namma Bengaluru Metro trains filmed without their consent. The videos have been deleted from Instagram and its associated Telegram channel has been deactivated. But ...Read More >
Hyderabad, May 20 (IANS) The Hyderabad Metro Rail management on Tuesday announced 10 percent discount on the increased fares, which came into effect from May 17. L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (L&TMRHL) announced the discount across all fare zones in all three metro corridors, which will come into effect from May 24. This decision has been taken after carefully considering passenger feedback and reflecting the organisation's commitment to enhancing commuter affordability while main ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 7 (ANI): Western Railways, which operates Mumbai locals, will carry out a 13-hour jumbo block on both up and down fast lines between Grant Road and Mumbai Central station from 22.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs on Saturday/Sunday. Maintenance work of tracks, signalling and overhead equipment will be taken up during these hours, the Western Railways said in a brief statement. The jumbo block is likely to impact the daily commuters on this busy route. The statement is ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), considered the richest civic body in the country, tabled its budget of Rs 74,427 crore for 2025-26 at its headquarters in Mumbai on Tuesday. The additional municipal commissioners presented the budget to BMC commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, the state-appointed administrator. BMC is currently run by an administrator since the term of the corporators ended on March 7, 2022. This is the third year of the budget being presented to the administrator ...Read More >
New Delhi: The road transport ministry is working on a uniform toll policy to benefit national highway users, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday. Gadkari also asserted that now India's highway infrastructure matches that of the US. "We are working on a uniform toll policy. It will address the problem faced by the commuters," he told PTI in an interview, without elaborating further. Gadkari was responding to a question on simmering discontent among users of National Highways on account ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, Jan 14: The construction of 26 pillars for the flyover in Mango, has been completed. With a total of 57 pillars to be built, the construction work for the flyover is moving at a fast pace. However, due to the continuing construction work, traffic bottlenecks are being caused thereby creating heavy commuting problems for the people. A representative of the flyover construction contractor, Dinesh Chandra Agarwal, said, "The work of building pillars across the river is going on for the ...Read More >
The Noida Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for commuters in view of the ongoing Bauma Conexpo India 2024 at the Expomart in Greater Noida. To ensure smooth traffic flow, diversions are in place from December 10 to December 14. Commuters are advised to plan their travel accordingly. Chilla Red Light to Greater Noida: Traffic via the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway will be diverted from Sector 14A Flyover to Gol Chakkar Chowk, Sector 15. Commuters can use the DSC Marg to reach their de ...Read More >
Bengaluru Midnight Marathon 2024: In view of the 17th Bengaluru Midnight Marathon, Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued an advisory restricting vehicle movements on the city's key roads. Traffic restrictions have been announced on parts of Kundalahalli Road on Saturday evening, leading to the Marathon location. Vehicle movements will be affecting the stretch between Ginger Hotel Junction near the Kundalahalli metro station and the ITPL back gate. Traffic Advisory was announced for hassle free ev ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Dec 12 (PTI) Ride-hailing app Uber on Thursday launched 'Uber Moto Women,' a first-of-its-kind service in Bengaluru offering women-only bike rides, the company said. In a statement, Uber said that this on-demand two-wheeler service connects female riders with female drivers and is designed to address women's safety and mobility needs while "empowering female drivers with flexible earning opportunities". Also Read | 'One Nation One Election' Bill Cleared by Union Cabinet: Opposition ...Read More >
SWITCH Mobility launched two new electric city buses, the EiV12 for India and the E1 for Europe. The EiV12 boasts a scalable battery capacity exceeding 400 kWh, while both models share a common design. The company has already secured 1,800 orders and anticipates significant growth in the Indian electric bus market.SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a subsidiary of heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland, on Wednesday launched two low-floor electric city buses-EiV12 and E1-equipped with chassis-mou ...Read More >
New Delhi: At least seven people have been killed following an incident in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh. The accident took place at Mathura-Bareilly highway near Jaitpur village when a passenger vehicle (Magic) collided with a container truck on Tuesday afternoon. Several other people are also reportedly injured in the accident. The injured have been shifted to district hospital for treatment. Police and administration officials have reached the spot for relief and rescue operation. Report ...Read More >
Jamshedpur: A new proposal for the operation of city buses will soon be submitted to the Urban Development Department, after a year and a half of discussions. The proposal, which has faced several challenges and revisions, is aimed at improving public transportation in the city. The Urban Development Department raised concerns about multiple errors in the earlier proposal and requested a revised version to ensure the smooth operation of the city buses. In 2010, 50 buses were introduced under th ...Read More >
A major portion of George Road in Thoothukudi has become a nightmare for drivers due to the presence of large potholes. This key stretch which has not undergone any restoration for several years has become a significant source of hardship for daily commuters. The road, which comes under the State Highways department, serves as one of the major connections between the Bypass and Beach Road. Bala, an autorickshaw driver, who has been driving on this stretch for over 15 years says, "The road has ...Read More >
The South Western Railway (SWR) is poised to unveil its long-awaited Class 701 Arterio trains during a ceremonial event at London Waterloo Station. This significant milestone marks the end of a prolonged five-year delay for the £1bn fleet, originally commissioned in 2017 and expected to enter service by November 2019. While delays have hindered the fleet's initial rollout, the deployment is set to reshape regional travel, bringing modernized infrastructure to one of the UK's busiest rail network ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Trial runs for Kolkata's first metro connectivity to the airport will start in Dec, and the 7km link between Noapara and Jai Hind (airport) stations will be commissioned in March 2025, Metro Railway announced on Wednesday. The Noapara-Airport is the Phase I of Yellow Line, which will eventually link Barasat with Kolkata. TOI on Oct 23 reported that the city's airport metro dream may come true in March. Metro Railway general manager P Uday Kumar Reddy conducted a meeting inside the air ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Ola Electric, India's leading EV manufacturer, has unveiled its new Gig and S1 Z series of scooters, aiming to make electric mobility accessible to the masses. The lineup includes four models: Ola Gig, Ola Gig+, Ola S1 Z, and Ola S1 Z+, priced at Rs 39,999, Rs 49,999, Rs 59,999, and Rs 64,999 (ex-showroom), respectively. These scooters are set to redefine affordability and convenience in the electric two-wheeler segment. The reservations for both the Gig and S1 Z series are open at j ...Read More >
In a bid to strengthen law and order, Manipur authorities have installed 134 checkpoints across the state, encompassing hill and valley districts. The move comes amidst ongoing unrest and efforts to curb unlawful activities. Security forces have intensified operations, conducting area domination and search drives in vulnerable regions. These efforts led to the recovery of weapons, including AK-series rifles, mortars, ammunition, and explosives, as well as the detention of over 1,200 individuals ...Read More >
Across the United States, rural students are feeling shortchanged and frustrated, as many of the comparatively few universities that serve them are eliminating large numbers of programs and majors, blaming plummeting enrollment and resulting financial crises, local media reported. "Nationwide, college enrollment has declined by 2 million students, or 10 per cent, in the 10 years ending in 2022, hitting rural schools particularly hard," report Xinhua news agency, quoting The Washington Post on T ...Read More >
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