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Pune: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced that Pune's Kondhwa area will soon be connected to the city's Metro network, improving connectivity with other parts of the city. He also assured that the long-pending Katraj-Kondhwa road project would be completed at the earliest. Fadnavis said approval has been granted for the Shivajinagar-Yewalewadi Metro corridor, while the Swargate-Katraj Metro line will be extended up to Kondhwa. The proposed corridor, for which a detailed project ...Read More >
Weekly Health Horoscope For December 15- 21: Check Your THIS Week Health Tip, Zodiacs Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to undertake a detailed review of the action plans of Ghaziabad and Noida aimed at tackling air pollution in the two cities. This was the first review under a series of meetings on city-specific action plans in the NCR, which will culminate in a state-level review in the coming days. The review is ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to undertake a detailed review of the Action Plans of Ghaziabad and Noida aimed at tackling air pollution in the two cities. This was the first review under a series of review meetings on City-specific action plans in NCR, which would culminate in a State-level review in the coming days. The review is being conducted in the prescribed format, as ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 14 (UNI) -- Mumbai has been placed under a tight security cover ahead of the visit of football legend Lionel Messi on Saturday, following chaotic incidents reported during the Kolkata leg of his 'GOAT India Tour 2025'. Mumbai police have deployed more than 2,000 personnel across South Mumbai to secure venues linked to the superstar's engagements. Senior officials said that the arrangements are comparable to those made for a World Cup final, with temporary watchtowers erected at stra ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI) Parents and friends of a Class 10 student who ended his life over alleged mental harassment by some teachers staged a protest outside the St Columba's school on Thursday, demanding strict action against the accused teachers and accountability from the private school. There was no immediate reaction from the school administration to the allegations. The victim student's aunt claimed the family had been unaware of the extent of his suffering. "He was depressed for so lon ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): Under the firm leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government has intensified its air pollution control strategy through year-round, science-driven enforcement. According to an official release, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) is now conducting one of the largest anti-dust compliance drives ever undertaken in the National Capital, ensuring that construction, industry, and vehicular contributors are monitored continuously on the ...Read More >
CNG supply in Mumbai was disrupted on Sunday following damage to a main gas pipeline operated by GAIL, PTI reported. Mahanagar Gas (MGL) said the incident affected gas flow to its City Gate Station (CGS) at Wadala, impacting CNG availability across the network. A large share of the city's autorickshaws, taxis -- including those operated by ride-hailing firms -- and several buses run by public transport undertakings rely on CNG supplied by MGL. The company said it had prioritised piped natural ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 17 (PTI) Mahanagar Gas (MGL) on Monday said compressed natural gas supply to pumps in the financial capital will be restored by Tuesday noon. Nearly 60 per cent, or 225 of the 389 CNG pumps supplying gas to the megapolis, are operational, the gas utility said in a statement. "Due to stoppage of gas supply in CGS Wadala, and thereby the MGL pipeline network, few CNG stations in Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai are not operational," MGL said in a statement, which came after reports of ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced that the govt will soon resume Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus services connecting the national capital with NCR cities. Gupta flagged off another inter-state electric bus route operated by DTC, running from the Kashmere Gate Bus Terminal to Sonipat bus stand. The electric buses are equipped with modern facilities, including air-conditioning, CCTV cameras, panic buttons and GPS systems. Gupta said the initiative aims to provide ci ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) After the Delhi government launched inter-state electric bus services to two cities and plans further expansion, it will also install electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at the city's three major interstate bus terminals (ISBTs), officials said. The Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation (DTC) has floated a tender for the supply and installation of chargers and the required infrastructure at the three ISBTs -- Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan, and ...Read More >
The second phase of voting is set to take place in Bihar on November 11 In a major attack on national capital, Delhi was rocked on November 10 after a high-intensity blast ripped through a car parked near the Red Fort area, causing multiple deaths and injuries. The blast has put several states and cities on alert, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Kerala, Haryana and Chandigarh. Union home minister Amit Shah said a thorough investigation will be carried out soon and all possibiliti ...Read More >
Lucknow, Nov 10 (UNI) Following the explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi today evening, security arrangements have been tightened as a precautionary measure in all districts of Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, after receiving information about the incident from Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Krishna, has directed the police force across the state to be placed on high alert. The DGP has directed top district officials to ensure that all senior police officers are present i ...Read More >
Patna: Patna has witnessed a remarkable improvement in the air quality this Oct and Nov compared to the same months last year, said Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB).In the first 10 days of Nov, the city recorded one good air day on Nov 1 with the air quality index (AQI) of just 41, followed by one satisfactory day, six moderate days, and only one poor day. Last year, during the same period from Nov 1 to 10, Patna endured eight poor air days, including a peak AQI of 282 on Nov 2, with ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Most passengers seated behind the bus driver were killed, while those behind the conductor survived the deadly accident in Telangana that claimed 19 lives, one of the survivors said on Monday. Recalling the horrific incident, the survivor said he was dozing in the bus when a loud thud jolted him awake, leaving him half-buried in gravel. "Several people were buried under the gravel. The tipper lorry came from the opposite direction. I was seated on the left side of the bus. We manage ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Nov 3 (PTI) Nineteen people, including 13 women and a girl child, were killed and 22 others suffered injuries when a tipper lorry carrying gravel collided head-on with a public transport bus in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana on Monday, officials said. The tipper collided with the Telangana Road Transport Corporation (RTC) vehicle near Chevella, about 50 kms from Hyderabad, on Monday morning, resulting in the gravel falling on the bus. A district official said 22 people suffered i ...Read More >
The Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, is expected to be inaugurated in a couple of days. As one of India's largest greenfield airports, the NIA, also known as Jewar airport, will significantly boost air connectivity for Delhi-NCR and western UP. Moreover, NIA has been designed to ease congestion at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. As the initial phase of the project is underway, let's take a look at how well the airport will be connected and what features wil ...Read More >
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya met DK Shivakumar yesterday with suggestions to decongest Bengaluru ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar defended the tunnel road project in Bengaluru * BJP MP Tejasvi Surya criticised the project, saying it is not a sustainable solution * Surya proposed expanding Metro and bus services, but Shivakumar rejected these alternatives Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Bengaluru: K ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 28 (PTI) BJP MP from Bengaluru South Tejasvi Surya on Tuesday met Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and urged him to scrap the proposed tunnel road project in the city, while advocating expansion of the metro and suburban rail networks to ease traffic congestion. Shivakumar, who also holds the Bengaluru development portfolio, said, "Surya failed to provide alternative measures to ease the city's traffic problems", but added that he respected the MP's suggestions and would dire ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 28 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya on Tuesday met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar at his residence to discuss the proposed Bengaluru Tunnel Road project. Speaking to reporters after his meeting, Surya described the discussion as "very cordial and meaningful," and said it focused on long-term solutions to decongest Bengaluru. He emphasised that the city's mobility planning should prioritise public transport over car-centr ...Read More >
State-owned Convergence Energy Services (CESL) is set to open a mega tender next month to procure 10,900 electric buses for cities including Hyderabad, Surat, Ahmedabad, Delhi and Bengaluru, marking a significant step in India's transition to zero-emission public transport. As per PTI, the tender is scheduled to open on 6 November 2025, comes under the National Electric Bus Programme and will cover multiple bus categories, including Standard Floor, Low Floor, and BRT models, both AC and non-AC. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has been awarded the Platinum Rating by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for the Anand Vihar Namo Bharat (Underground) Station.Platinum, the highest rating under the IGBC Green Certification -- recognises the station's strong commitment to sustainability. This achievement underscores NCRTC's dedication to green practices across the Namo Bharat project. All major project components, including stations, depots, and recei ...Read More >
Commuters have been advised to avoid stretches near ghats and use public transport. New Delhi: Anticipating that thousands of devotees would gather at various ghats for Chhath Puja in the next two days, Delhi Traffic Police on Sunday announced traffic restrictions and diversions across several parts of the city. According to the advisory, traffic flow is expected to be affected from Monday afternoon to Tuesday morning on roads adjoining major Chhath Puja ponds. Commuters have been advised to ...Read More >
The increased traffic compounded to increased traffic volume on the arterial roads connected to the highways, resulting in snarls, officials said AS Diwali festivities wrapping up with the weekend, very high traffic volumes and resultant snarls were reported on Sunday across major highways connecting Pune city -- including the Pune-Mumbai Expressway, the Old Mumbai-Pune Highway, the Pune-Bengaluru Highway, and routes linking Pune with Ahilyanagar, Nashik, and Solapur. The increased traffic comp ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya said Sunday he has sought a 30-minute meeting with deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar to present an alternative urban mobility plan for the city, countering the govt's proposal for a tunnel road.He added that Bengaluru's civic issues required cooperation, not confrontation. "Bengaluru will not benefit from an ego clash. What we need is a comprehensive mobility plan that reduces private vehicles and boosts public transport," he said, adding that if the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Delegates of the Asian Institute of Transport Development (AITD), comprising transport specialists from South and South-East Asian countries, visited the Namo Bharat Corridor on Sunday. The delegation was accompanied by senior officials of NCRTC. A detailed briefing was given to the delegates on India's first regional rail, Namo Bharat, covering the project's overview, the advanced technologies deployed, and its innovative initiatives. They were also briefed ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 26 (ANI): Responding to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who recently defended Bengaluru's tunnel project and called Surya "an empty vessel", BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said on Saturday that Bengaluru's future cannot be shaped by political ego clashes but by a shared vision for sustainable development. Surya said that his opposition is rooted in concern for the city's long-term well-being. "Our opposition to the tunnel road is not just restricted t ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The excise department has received 95,500 applications for liquor shop licences till 10pm on Thursday, the last day for submitting applications. There is a notable decrease in the number of applications compared to the previous period (2023-2025), which saw approximately 1,32,000 applications.The decline is being attributed primarily to a reduction in applications from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, as well as an increase in the application fee from 2 lakh to 3 lakh. As a result of the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Friday announced the transfer and posting of many senior IPS officers in key areas, including crime, intelligence, vigilance, traffic, and special units. Restoring a unified command structure for traffic management in Delhi after nearly five years, 1994-batch IPS officer Neeraj Thakur has been appointed Special CP (Traffic), says an official notification. While Devesh Chandra Srivastava got additional charge of perception management and media cell division, A ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The excise department received 95,436 applications for liquor shop licenses in Telangana, and recorded a drop of 37,000 when compared to last year. The extended deadline ended on Thursday, October 23. In 2024, 1.32 lakh license applications were received. According to the department, a revenue of Rs 218 crore was generated through applications. Officials attribute the dip to the application fee of Rs 3 lakhs. The Telangana High Court is set to hear a plea filed against the extended ...Read More >
Hyderabad: City's daily commute is turning into a test of patience for thousands of office-goers and students, as overcrowded Telangana State Road Transport Corporation buses struggle to keep up with rising demand.Routes connecting major residential hubs with IT corridors and commercial centres are seeing long queues, packed buses, and extended waiting times, especially during morning and evening peak hours. Despite the surge in passengers, the number of buses and frequency of trips have remaine ...Read More >
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