The Madhanandapuram Main Road in Chennai has been in a state of disrepair for the past two years due to various civic infrastructure projects. The road now has rough patches, uneven surfaces, and pits, posing risks to motorists and pedestrians. Traffic congestion is also a problem due to the limited space for vehicles. The...
Read MoreThe traffic police in Chennai have announced traffic diversions around M A Chidambaram Cricket Stadium on five different days due to World Cup matches. The diversions will be in effect from 12 noon to 8pm. Specific roads will be made one-way and there will be restrictions on entry and parking for vehicles with certain...
Read MoreOn Friday, Yuvaraj, a man hailing from Nanded district in Maharashtra, reportedly committed the murder of his wife and brother-in-law at a private hotel in Tirupati. The family had arrived in the temple town for the darshan of the presiding deity, Lord Sri Venkateswara, according to information provided by Sandeep Raghavan.
Read MoreOver 140 cats were abandoned in a remote desert area in the capital city of Abu Dhabi. The cats, representing various breeds, including non-native ones, were left to suffer, either trapped in carriers or wandering the unforgiving desert without food, shelter, or water.
Read MoreNarges Mohammadi, an imprisoned Iranian activist, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy for women’s rights, democracy, and opposition to the death penalty. Despite being behind bars, Mohammadi continues her activism and has become a symbol of the women-led protests that challenged Iran’s government.
Read MoreOfficials from various government agencies conducted a joint operation to evict encroachers and demolish two places of worship on the banks of the Cooum River in Maduravoyal. The eviction was part of an ecological restoration project for the river. The squatters were given flats in TN Urban Habitat Development Board tenements in Perumbakkam, but...
Read MoreThe southwest monsoon has officially withdrawn from major cities in Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur. The withdrawal is expected to continue over the next four to five days in the rest of the state. The monsoon typically withdraws from Maharashtra around October 15, making this early exit noteworthy. Dry weather conditions are anticipated...
Read MoreThe Delhi High Court questioned the Delhi police for not providing the grounds for arrest in the remand plea seeking custody of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and executive Amit Chakravarty. The court refused to grant interim relief to the accused but asked the police to respond to their applications seeking interim release.
Read MoreA teenager and her parents have filed a $30 million lawsuit against a Virginia school system, alleging that the district failed to properly investigate and cover up her sexual assault by a male student in a high school bathroom. The incident, which occurred in 2021, sparked a national debate about transgender students’ rights. However,...
Read MoreThe decision by IndiGo to levy fuel charges on domestic and international routes has led to a significant increase in airfare prices overnight. Many travelers in Pune planning to fly during the upcoming festive season were disappointed to find the prices had risen by a substantial amount. With IndiGo being the main carrier in...
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