Bengaluru: “Do not dump more flyovers on Bengaluru without public consultations and without putting the detailed project reports (DPRs) in the public domain,” Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya told state govt and Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (B-Smile).His statement comes against the backdrop of B-Smile’s move to float tenders for nine short and medium-length elevated corridors…
Jan 6 rioter Jacob Lang speaking against Hindus, Jains and Muslims — at the Frisco City Council meeting. The council meetings of Frisco, a city in Texas, have long become a platform to score social media brownie points by spouting hateful comments against Indians. The latest of them was a January 6 rioter, Edward Jacob…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army on Friday debunked a video of a press conference at the Press Club of India being circulated on various media and social media platforms as “fake and misleading”, alleging that it was a malicious propaganda campaign designed to malign the force’s image and push fabricated narratives.The Army clarification was on…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi said on Saturday that agreements yielded by his recent five-nation tour will unlock “new doors of new economy” for the youth, emphasising that India’s presence in fields of clean energy, critical minerals and sustainable development will receive a boost due to tie-ups with these countries.After distributing over 51,000 appointment letters…
Hera Pheri 3 has remained in the spotlight ever since its announcement, though not always for positive reasons. Just when it seemed that earlier disagreements surrounding the film had been sorted out, fresh reports now suggest that Paresh Rawal has once again distanced himself from the much-awaited comedy sequel.According to a report by Bollywood Hungama,…
NEW DELHI: State-owned Oil India Limited (OIL) has successfully unlocked a new gas-bearing pay zone in Rajasthan’s Dandewala field, with a flow of nearly 25,000 standard cubic metres per day, petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Saturday.Congratulating OIL on its technological excellence, Puri said on social media that the discovery by…
Mangaluru: The central govt has approved the construction of an elevated flyover and service road from Baikampady to KIOCL Junction on National Highway-66, costing Rs 414.2 crore. The National Highways Authority of India has initiated the tender process.Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta said this project aims to improve direct connectivity to the New Mangalore…
US President Donald Trump on Friday brushed aside criticism from opponents while boasting about his cognitive abilities and intelligence during a rally in New York, saying he did not mind being labelled a “tyrant” or “dictator” but objected strongly to being called “dumb”. “I don’t mind being called a brilliant total tyrant dictator,” Trump told…
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is heading to Canada for trade talks on May 25, with easier access for Indian textiles and leather from India in return for tapping uranium and critical minerals on the table as the two sides look to step up efforts for the proposed free trade agreement, for…
NEW DELHI: Three Indian Army officers had a narrow escape after their helicopter crashed in the mountainous Tangste near Leh in Ladakh.A Major General, a Lieutenant Colonel and a Major survived the crash but sustained injuries when the Cheetah helicopter went down. “The helicopter crashed on May 20. All three officers are safe. An inquiry…
