Kolkata: In a major infrastructure upgrade for the city’s oldest metro corridor, Metro Railway Kolkata has announced the construction of seven new traction sub-stations along the Blue Line, stretching from Dakshineswar to Sahid Khudiram (Birji). The move aims to enhance train operations, improve passenger amenities and strengthen safety systems on the 41-year-old route. A Metro…
Vadodara: A dominant batting display by Andhra, led by a brilliant century from SDNV Prasad, powered the side to a 58-run victory over Odisha in their U23 State A Trophy (One-Day Format) match at the GSFC Cricket Ground. Odisha won the toss and opted to field, but Andhra capitalised on the opportunity by posting a…
Mumbai: Highlighting the growing need for emotional support within the healthcare sector, the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir here organised a medico-spiritual symposium titled ‘Healing the Healers’, aimed at strengthening the emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being of doctors and medical staff. Senior doctors from leading super-speciality hospitals across the city participated in the event, which focused on…
Ahmedabad: The Sabarmati Riverfront is set for a significant upgrade with the development of a new one-kilometre Linear Garden between Ellis Bridge and Nehru Nagar on the eastern stretch. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has created the project at a cost of Rs 12 crore, positioning it as a blend of recreation, heritage and learning….
Bengaluru: The three-day Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025 concluded on Thursday, recording strong participation from global delegates and significant funding support for India’s deep-tech ecosystem. Organisers said government agencies and venture capital firms collectively extended Rs 400 crore in funding commitments to emerging deep-tech start-ups during the Future Makers Conclave, the summit’s flagship platform for…
Chandigarh: A 23-year-old woman, Sapna, was allegedly shot dead by her brother and his associates at her in-laws’ home in Kahni village under Sadar police station on Wednesday night, in what police say is a clear case of honour killing. Her brother-in-law, Sahil, suffered bullet injuries while trying to stop the attackers and is currently…
Kolkata: The Kolkata Traffic Police on Thursday announced that Vidyasagar Setu will be completely closed to vehicular movement on Sunday, November 23, from 6 am to 2 pm to facilitate critical repair and rehabilitation work. According to officials, the Hooghly River Bridge Commissioners (HRBC) will undertake essential maintenance, including the replacement of stay cables, holding-down…
New Delhi: GE Aerospace will invest USD 14 million (around Rs 124 crore) to boost capacity at its Pune manufacturing facility, taking the company’s total commitment to USD 44 million in under two years for the decade-old plant. The investment, announced on Thursday, is aimed at scaling up production capabilities and introducing advanced manufacturing technologies…
New Delhi: Godrej Properties has strengthened its presence in Bengaluru with the acquisition of a 30-acre land parcel in the southern part of the city, where it plans to develop a large premium township project expected to generate Rs 3,500 crore in revenue. The real estate major, which purchased a 26-acre plot in Sarjapur in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha secured their first victory of the Ranji Trophy season in emphatic fashion, defeating Nagaland by 299 runs on the final day of their Elite Group A contest at the KIIT Cricket Stadium, here on Wednesday. Senior allrounder Govinda Poddar produced a marathon spell to claim a five-wicket haul, setting up a long-awaited win…
