Pune: Maharashtra State Primary Teachers’ Association on Thursday wrote to the school education minister opposing a letter from the Amravati division on Wednesday which stated that the commissioner of education has ordered the ‘immediate closure of schools’ with fewer than five students in the state. The division on Thursday revised the letter, removing the closure…
Mumbai: Commuters on the newly opened Metro Line 3 faced severe inconvenience on Wednesday as mobile networks went blank inside stations and trains, leaving passengers unable to make calls, send messages, or use online services. The blackout, caused by an unresolved dispute between Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) and telecom service providers, also disrupted…
A woman from Meghalaya has alleged that she was subjected to racist slurs twice in a single day in Delhi, sparking outrage after she shared her ordeal in a video. NEW DELHI: A woman from Meghalaya has alleged that she was subjected to racist slurs twice in a single day in Delhi, sparking outrage after…
Pune: Nearly 62% of employees in the Pune circle participated in the strike, MSEDCL has stated.There are 4,141 employees in the Pune circle, which includes most parts of the district, of which 2,560 are on strike and 1,508 employees are working. It has also brought in additional manpower from the contractors to conduct repairs and…
Mumbai: A labourer from West Bengal died after being hit by a car at Hiranandani Gardens in Powai on Tuesday. Powai Police said the incident occurred as the labourer, identified as Raju (around 45 years), was crossing the road. The car driver immediately took the labourer to Hiranandani Hospital, from where he was rushed to…
NEW DELHI: At least 10 passengers narrowly escaped after a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus caught fire in the Mori Gate area on Friday, officials said.According to the bus conductor, the vehicle was traveling from Narela to Mori Gate when he noticed a technical snag, which later resulted in the fire. “I immediately informed the…
NEW DELHI: A first-term cadet of the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, allegedly died by suicide in the early hours of Friday.The deceased, identified as Cadet Antriksh Kumar Singh (18), hailed from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and was a member of the Charlie Squadron.According to Uttamnagar police, the incident came to light after Singh failed to…
Maharashtra has enabled shops, hotels, and restaurants to operate 24/7, excluding liquor sales, a move expected to boost the economy and create jobs. Industry leaders and working professionals applaud the increased flexibility and convenience, anticipating significant growth and enhanced global competitiveness for the state. The state government’s landmark decision allowing shops, hotels, restaurants, and other…
New Delhi: In Delhi’s bustling campuses, workshops and canteens, a quiet wave of innovation is gathering momentum. Three lakh students, spread across 11 universities and 17 ITIs, are brimming with ideas that could redefine the future, but many fade before finding support. To change that, Delhi govt is launching Delhi Startup Yuva Festival, a flagship…
Pune: Revati’s sudden silence alarmed her family. Once lively, she became withdrawn, spoke of feeling worthless and trapped in sadness. A check-up showed she was slightly overweight, leading to cyberbullying.Her mother said, “Her physical examination was normal except for extra weight. She confided she was bullied online because of it. Once we understood, we sought…
