The civic administration in Pune has begun inspecting 23 blackspots on major roads in the city to suggest measures for reducing accidents. The spots, located on various stretches including Solapur Road and Nagar Road, have seen repeated accidents resulting in fatalities and serious injuries. The inspections are expected to be completed within a week,...
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Read MoreChief Minister Siddaramaiah of Karnataka has confirmed that plans to open new liquor outlets in the state have been scrapped. The proposal, which would have seen a liquor outlet in every village with a population of 3,000 or more, was aimed at generating revenue for the government’s five guarantee schemes. However, protests from women’s...
Read MoreFormer French President Nicolas Sarkozy was placed under formal investigation on Friday for suspected witness tampering and fraud as part of a probe into whether he received illegal Libyan funding for his successful 2007 election campaign.
Read MoreThis year’s Char Dham yatra has broken previous records with a total of 44.7 lakh pilgrims visiting the shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri. Kedarnath saw a higher turnout than Badrinath for the first time. Yamunotri and Gangotri also experienced a significant increase in visitors. With approximately 50 days remaining, authorities expect the...
Read MoreThe Uttarakhand government has introduced a new provision in its excise policy for 2023-24, allowing individuals to obtain licenses to keep mini-bars at home. To apply for the license, individuals must have filed Income Tax Returns for the past five years. The license will cost an annual fee of Rs 12,000 and will allow...
Read MoreA youth in Bengaluru who filmed himself playing pranks on the Namma Metro train and escalator and posted the videos on Instagram has been booked by authorities. The videos, recorded in July 2023, showed the youth pretending to have a seizure on the escalator, causing panic among other passengers. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation...
Read MoreThe city of Guwahati in northeast India has been hit by urban floods caused by continuous rainfall for the past 48 hours. This has led to the closure of several schools and disruption of normal life. The heavy rainfall has also affected police stations, making it difficult for personnel to work. The Meteorological Department...
Read MoreThe Election Commission is closely monitoring eight constituencies in Hyderabad with a high number of voters. These constituencies have seen a significant amount of money being spent by political parties despite low voter turnout. The Election Commission has deployed additional observers and is keeping a special vigil on cash and liquor flow in these...
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