Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar paid tribute to Bharadwaj, recalling that he built more than 140 suspension bridges across the country, linking remote and hilly villages and making life easier for countless people. (X/@DKShivakumar) NEW DELHI: Padma Shri awardee Girish Bharadwaj, the engineer celebrated as the “Bridge Man of India” for transforming rural connectivity through…
Representative Image (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) The European Commission has proposed a sweeping new set of regulations, approved by its 27 member states, to abandon their reliance on American and Chinese technology. The push for “tech sovereignty” comes amid warnings that a foreign power could weaponise critical digital infrastructure against the countries in the region. According…
After spending the entire IPL 2026 season away from the spotlight, MS Dhoni made a welcome return to a cricket field on Wednesday as he attended the opening ceremony of the inaugural Jharkhand T20 League in Ranchi.A video from the event quickly caught the attention of fans, showing the former India captain stepping forward to…
Nato secretary general Mark Rutte on Wednesday defended the recent US military strikes on Iran Nato secretary general Mark Rutte on Wednesday defended the recent US military strikes on Iran, describing them as “absolutely necessary” and linking the action to Tehran’s alleged attack on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.Speaking ahead of the…
Vande Bharat crossing the Chenab Bridge (Instagram) Imagine sipping a hot cup of hot soup while your train silently crosses the world’s highest railway arch bridge, the iconic Chenab Bridge. Covered in misty mountains and surrounded by deep gorges are the visuals that passengers aboard the Vande Bharat Express between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra…
AMRITSAR: A tragic incident has come to light where a Class 12 student ended her life after allegedly facing severe mental harassment by her school management over unpaid fees.Amritsar police commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar confirmed that following the viral video, a case has been formally registered based on the victim’s video statement, adding that the…
India slammed Pakistan for the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) polls, saying the “cosmetic electoral exercise” was just an attempt to camouflage the illegal occupation of Indian territory.Ministry of external affairs (MEA) reiterated India’s “consistent, clear and well known” position that the entire Union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, including the areas currently under Pakistan’s…
Legendary playback singer S Janaki, passed away on Saturday at the age of 88. Heartfelt tributes from across the Indian film industry have started pouring in, as soon as the news of her demise came in. Celebrated for a career spanning more than 20 languages and over 48,000 songs, Janaki’s extraordinary musical legacy touched generations…
‘Cocktail 2’ box office collection Day 7 [LIVE]: Shahid Kapoor’s film eyes Rs 80 crore mark in India Homi Adajania‘s ‘Cocktail 2’ is set to complete a week at the theatres today. The film, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, has already crossed Rs 100 crore worldwide. Now, the romantic drama is heading…
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das and Ruchika Singh (R) NEW DELHI: Reacting to the alleged use of derogatory remarks by CJP protesters during the Jantar Mantar agitation, party spokesperson Saurav Das said those offended by such language were free to pursue legal remedies for defamation but argued that criminal proceedings against protesters over objectionable speech were…