He added that the Railways operated around 75,000 special trains in the previous financial yea NEW DELHI: Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said the Railways has deployed 18,000 special trains this festive season to manage the rush during Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath, up from 12,000 operated last year.Vaishnaw said holding areas have…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday accused the Central government of misleading people over ethanol blending in petrol, alleging that reports from government-accredited laboratories showed ethanol content exceeding the limits announced by the Centre.Kharge also alleged that the ethanol-blending programme was being used to benefit companies linked to the families of Union ministers….
Raha Kapoor, the daughter of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, celebrated her fourth birthday on November 6. Just a day later, Alia gave fans a glimpse into the festivities by sharing a collection of photos from the party. The snapshots show Raha soaking up her big day alongside her parents. In the very first frame,…
She also alleged that permissions for traditional pujas had been revoked while new celebrations were being allowed NEW DELHI: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday reacted to the alleged attack on Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee’s residence, accusing the BJP of disrupting traditional Kali Puja celebrations in the locality…
Suriya‘s ‘Scene’ opened strongly at the box office on November 6, while Nayanthara‘s ‘Mookuthi Amman 2’ had a comparatively slower start. Both films arrived in theatres on Friday, setting up an interesting box office clash this Diwali. While ‘Scene’ attracted a larger audience on its opening day, ‘Mookuthi Amman 2’ registered a relatively modest start….
Picture Credit: Instagram Actor Adivi Sesh has shared how his perspective on Diwali has changed with age, saying the festival is now more about spending quality time with loved ones than indulging in grand celebrations. The ‘Dacoit’ actor also spoke about becoming more environmentally conscious, revealing that he prefers lighting diyas over bursting crackers because…
A 14-year experiment in the cold deserts of northern India’s Trans-Himalayan ecosystem has found that replacing native grazers with livestock changes the abundance of ground-dwelling arthropods. Researchers analysed 25,604 arthropods collected using pitfall traps over 2,765 trap-days during spring, summer and autumn.The study examined how different grazing regimes affected these small animals and found clear…
Her death has prompted the BJP to demand a CBI investigation and chief minister Hemant Soren’s resignation NEW DELHI: The death of tribal activist Nisha Kumari Bhagat, who allegedly died by suicide at her Ranchi residence on Friday, has triggered a political storm in Jharkhand. Opposition parties have accused the Hemant Soren-led government and police…
Scudder’s family alleged that years of exposure to asbestos at the refinery caused his illness and death (AI image) The Texas Court of Appeals has upheld a finding that a refinery company was grossly negligent in the asbestos-related death of a former worker, but reduced his family’s damages award from $325,000 to $200,000. In its…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay may soon make a brief return to the camera, giving his fans a reason to celebrate. The actor-turned-politician stepped away from films after entering politics and winning the recent Assembly election. His decision to focus on public service brought an end to a successful acting career, at least for the…
