Mumbai-Pune Expressway built 27 years ago by me remains pothole-free: Nitin GadkariUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's enduring quality. He stressed using technology for proactive road mai...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Meet Ritu Narayan, whose transportation startup has revolutionized the US school bus system with technology, becoming a $1.7 billion unicornZum, founded by Ritu Narayan, is transforming US school transport with its innovative technology. The platform links parents with buses via...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Delhi’s Anand Vihar, Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan to get multi-modal transport hubs for seamless transfers between metro, rail, bus and RRTSDelhi's Anand Vihar, Kashmere Gate, and Sarai Kale Khan are among three major transit zones proposed to become integrated multi-modal trans...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
H1N1 scare at Bengaluru Clarence High School: 500+ students & over 21 employees fall sick; offline classes suspendedH1N1 scare at Bengaluru Clarence High School: Clarence High School has decided to halt offline classes following a notable surge in illness...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: “If in a hurry, take the roundabout path” — The proverb teaches that rushing or taking shortcuts can often lead to mistakes, while patience, careful planning and a steady approach can help us reach our goals more effectivelyRushing important tasks can lead to mistakes and unnecessary delays. A careful approach, though seemingly slower, prevents problems that co...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
In 1917, botanist Joseph Rock introduced albizia to Hawai‘i for reforestation. Now it has infested thousands of acres in O‘ahu and eastern Hawai‘i IslandIntroduced to Hawaii in 1917 as a solution for reforestation, the Albizia tree quickly established itself as an invasive species. By 2018, ...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Railway passengers take note: If you drink water from station coolers, CAG has found E coli in samples from 8 locationsA CAG report found E coli in drinking water at several railway stations. Hundreds of stations also lacked essential passenger facilities, a...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Mangaluru KFC outlet sealed following spoiled chicken complaintFood safety officials raided a KFC outlet in Mangaluru following a customer complaint. The inspection led to the sealing of the establishme...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Delhi: Anand Vihar, Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan to become multi-modal transport hubsDelhi's Master Plan 2047 proposes developing Multi-Modal Transport Hubs for integrated transit services. These hubs will combine metro, bus...
15 Aug, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Technocraft Ventures shares make strong debut, list at 34% premiumTechnocraft Ventures made a remarkable debut on Dalal Street, soaring by 34% on its first day. The IPO drew significant interest, particula...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Japan torrential rain: 4 dead, over 400,000 ordered to evacuate as severe flooding hits eastern region; PM Takaichi pledges supportIn a devastating weather event, heavy rains in eastern Japan have claimed four lives, while one person is reported unresponsive. The torren...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Sun-chase, a tourism lesson from EuropeEurope ingeniously capitalized on a solar eclipse by organising a captivating week-long festival that drew in tourists. Cruise ships flocke...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
BharatBenz gets Rs 4,000 crore boost as Daimler India expands in Tamil NaduDaimler India Commercial Vehicles plans a significant Rs 4,000 crore investment in Tamil Nadu. This expansion will strengthen its BharatBen...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Canadian researchers “cleaned up” burned forest by removing every dead tree; bird abundance fell 50% in areas without snags for food, perching, and nestingClearing away dead trees after forest fires can lead to a notable decline in bird numbers. These standing dead trees are essential, offerin...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Japanese tyre maker Yokohama to invest $100 million in India over 1-3 yearsYokohama India plans a USD 100 million investment over the next three years. This expansion aims to meet rising demand for SUV tyres follow...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
South Western Railway begins Vande Bharat safety trials in critical Western Ghat SectionSouth Western Railway began field trials of a Vande Bharat Express rake. The train is being tested on the challenging Sakleshpur-Subrahmany...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Nine killed as van gets swept away in swollen drain in Madhya Pradesh's RajgarhNine people died after a van was swept away in a swollen nullah in Rajgarh. The incident occurred on Monday morning near Sarangpur town ami...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.41 PM IST