Bengaluru-Tumakuru Metro DPR submitted; 60-km corridor planned under PPP model
Bengaluru: The detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed Bengaluru-Tumakuru Metro corridor has been submitted to the Karnataka government by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, marking a major step towards extending metro connectivity beyond…
India on high alert over Ebola outbreak; Nadda reviews preparedness measures
New Delhi: Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday reviewed India’s preparedness and surveillance measures in view of the recent outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in parts of Africa. Stating that India has not reported any case of the…
Dharmendra Pradhan urges states to ensure smooth, heat-safe NEET re-exam
New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has written to chief ministers, lieutenant governors and administrators across the country seeking support for the smooth and fair conduct of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination scheduled on June 21. In…
ECI launches 5-day workshop on electoral risk management, resilience
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has begun a five-day international workshop on “Risk Management and Electoral Resilience” at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management in New Delhi. The programme, being organised…
AYUSHEXCIL, Spices Board join hands to boost global Ayush exports
New Delhi: AYUSHEXCIL and the Spices Board of India have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen the global promotion of Ayush products and medicinal spices. The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Minister of State for Ayush…
K’taka to welcome students with festive reopening of schools: Madhu Bangarappa
Bengaluru: Karnataka School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa has called for a grand and festive start to the new academic year across government schools in the state. The minister directed officials and local communities to ensure that…
Mid-air collision in Austria: Paraglider escapes after plane crash scare
Vienna: A woman narrowly escaped death after a Cessna 172 collided mid-air with a paraglider near Zell am See in Austria on Saturday. According to police, the 44-year-old Austrian woman was paragliding from the Smittenhöhe region when the aircraft struck…
Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by 30 runs, seal IPL playoff berth
Mumbai: Rajasthan Royals booked their place in the playoffs with a convincing 30-run victory over Mumbai Indians in the 69th match of the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium. Batting first in a high-scoring encounter, Rajasthan Royals posted an…