NEW DELHI: In a significant decision meant to ensure safer public transport, Supreme Court on Wednesday made it mandatory for all public service vehicles (buses, taxis and tourist coaches) to install Vehicle Location Tracking Devices (VLTDs) and alarm buttons.A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan directed states and UTs to ensure…
Every anime fan has that one series they never get tired of. No matter how many new releases come along, there’s always a favorite you can revisit without skipping a single episode. But if someone told you that you could only watch one anime for the rest of your life, which would you choose? Believe…
In 2019, while most people of his age in Bengaluru were figuring out career options, Suraj Biswas was doing something different. He was delivering food. Not because he had no other choice, but because he made this choice. His father back home was a labourer who had carried a quiet, stubborn dream, that his son…
Iranian football team files complaint to FIFA over US restrictions The United States is standing by its travel restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, with the White House official overseeing the tournament defending the measures as the Iranian soccer federation pushes ahead with a formal complaint to FIFA.Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House…
NEW DELHI: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has ordered the closure of the Red Fort to the public and general visitors from July 15 to August 15, 2026, in view of preparations and celebrations for Independence Day.The order, issued on July 9 under Rule 5 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains…
Suryansh Shedge and Prince Yadav (X-BCCI) India captain Shreyas Iyer opted to field after winning the toss in the second T20I against Ireland on Sunday, making two changes to the playing XI as the visitors looked to level the two-match series.India handed T20I debuts to batting all-rounder Suryansh Shedge and fast bowler Prince Yadav, while…
Air India crash, a year ago. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) issued an interim statement on Friday, marking one year since the crash. It offered condolences to the family and assured the probe is being conducted in a comprehensive manner to ensure blame or liability is not assigned inaapropriately.“Today marks one year since the…
K. Bhagyaraj’s passing has drawn attention not only to his great legacy and the outstanding work he did over five decades in Tamil cinema but also reminded people that, besides being an artist, Bhagyaraj was wealthy due to his success in the film industry. Known as the “King of Screenplay,” Bhagyaraj found a unique niche…
The revised DA structure will benefit state government employees and teachers, CM Vijay said in a statement. CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday announced a 2% hike in dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees and teachers, increasing it from 58% to 60% with retrospective effect from January 1 this year.The…
MUMBAI : UK’s Prudential plc has doubled down on its India plans, with the British insurer agreeing to acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance from Bharti Life Ventures and 360 ONE Asset Management for an initial cash consideration of Rs 3,500 crore. The transaction will hand Prudential both majority ownership and operational control,…