Mumbai: Deccan Queen, one of Central Railway’s most prestigious and popular trains, turned 95 on Sunday. Introduced between Mumbai and Pune, the two premier cities of Maharashtra, on June 1, 1930, Deccan Queen was a major landmark in the history of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway, the forerunner of Central Railway. This was the first…
New Delhi: A man and his sister were found dead, suspected to have ended their lives by suicide, in their rented flat in north-east Delhi’s Dilshad Garden on Sunday. Neighbours and family described the siblings as reclusive, rarely venturing out.The deceased were identified as Viresh Kumar and Preeti Tomar, who were residents of Baghpat. Both…
Pune: A popcorn horror series in 2000 quickly grew into psychological terror for millennials who can also be called the ‘Final Destination’ generation. The idea that death could strike through bizarre, but completely possible accidents took root in young viewers’ minds then. Now, millennial anxiety has found a throwback trigger with the release of ‘Final…
Price action in precious metals was rangebound in May. After initial weakness in first half of the month, precious metal prices staged recovery in the latter half. News flow pertaining to trade talks and tariff postponement by the U.S. on European Union and China played a key role in influencing sentiment towards precious metals. As…
MUMBAI: Bank lending to non-banking finance companies slowed sharply in April, with outstanding loans to the sector falling by Rs 25,512 crore to Rs 16.1 lakh crore. At the end of March 2025, bank credit to NBFCs stood at Rs 16.4 lakh crore, marking a modest growth of 5.7% in FY25.This was significantly lower than…
Mumbai: Swathes of cottage industries across the 600-acre spread of Dharavi are opposing the ongoing eligibility survey for commercial and residential resettlement. Residents and workshop owners–approximately 15,000 in number –are still holding out, reluctant to allow surveyors inside or provide documentary proof of ownership, fearing they will be displaced or their claims for more rehab…
New Delhi: In a world where space is getting busier by the minute—with satellites darting across orbits, fragments of debris spinning unpredictably and new missions launching frequently—keeping track of what’s out there is essential. This is where space situational awareness (SSA) becomes crucial, quietly monitoring the cosmic traffic jam.SSA systems are tools and technologies that…
Pune: Residents living in Punawale and Tathawade along the Pune-Bengaluru highway have demanded immediate solutions to the severe traffic congestion plaguing NH48 and the adjoining service roads, keeping them stuck for an extra 1.5 to 2 hours in the daily gridlock.The choked thoroughfares are a routine ordeal for commuters on way to their workplaces or…
Gold prices on Monday (May 19, 2025) increased by ₹918 to ₹93,359 per 10 grams in futures trade. File | Photo Credit: AP Gold prices on Monday (May 19, 2025) increased by ₹918 to ₹93,359 per 10 gm in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions on a firm spot demand. On the Multi Commodity…
Goods and Services Tax (GST) NEW DELHI: Goods and services tax (GST) collections rose 16.4% to Rs 2,01,050 crore in May, the fastest pace of expansion since Oct 2022, on the back of a jump in taxes on imports.Latest data estimated that during May (for transactions in April), GST collections from imports rose 25.2% to…
