The decision comes after overnight rain led to waterlogging on several roads and low-lying areas, disrupting traffic and raising concerns over the safety of students and school transport. GHAZIABAD: All schools in Ghaziabad, from nursery to Class 12, will remain closed on Thursday following heavy rainfall and waterlogging in several parts of the district.The order…
Pratap Sarnaik said a notification to the effect was issued by the state transport dept on July 8. MUMBAI: The rule making it mandatory for drivers of commercial vehicles in Maharashtra to speak in Marathi will be implemented from Aug 16, announced state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik in the Legislative Council on Wednesday.Sarnaik said a…
Pedestrians make their way through a severely waterlogged road in Surat. (PTI) NEW DELHI: Large parts of India woke up to grey skies, waterlogged roads and traffic disruptions on Thursday as relentless overnight rain continued across several states, even as the southwest monsoon covered the entire country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued fresh red…
Washington : For years, Dr Dharmesh Patel seemed to embody the American dream. The 45-year-old radiologist lived with his wife and two young children in a quiet cul-desac in Pasadena, California. Colleagues described him as a respected physician, while neighbours remembered him as a thoughtful man who brought poinsettias to nearby homes during the holidays.That…
MUMBAI: Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday reviewed the restoration work in the Mumbai–Pune ghat section and said all trains operating on the single line restored on Tuesday will continue to run with two locomotives. The arrangement will remain in place as the slip line required for attaching banker engines is still out of service…
India, Australia and Canada are set to strengthen cooperation in technology and innovation, with the three countries signing the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), on Thursday.The agreement is set to boost collaboration in critical and emerging technologies while complementing existing bilateral initiatives between the three countries. The new tech triangle…
Saif Ali Khan admitted regret over ‘Kartavya”s ending, revealing the villain’s arrest was discussed but never executed despite completing the film three years before release. He also expressed disappointment with ‘Devara’ and ‘Jewel Thief’, stressing that “every film should count” as he seeks more meaningful projects going forward. While Saif Ali Khan may not guarantee…
Chalo Sansad march (Abhijeet Dipke X) NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has called for a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20, coinciding with the start of the Monsoon Session, urging people to join him.In a post on X, Wangchuk said appeals asking him to end his hunger strike would not address the larger…
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith was reportedly cited after police said he drove 70 mph in a 45 mph zone in Florida on July 6. (Image via Getty) New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith did not pick up a criminal charge this week. He picked up a traffic ticket.That would usually be a one-day…
A Rs 23,000 salary, late-night calls and a viral Reddit post: Why young employees are questioning workplace boundaries (AI Image) A Reddit post by a young startup employee has struck a chord with thousands online after he claimed his employer questioned his professionalism for sleeping after a full day of work. While the claims are…