In a display of meticulous planning and technical expertise, MMRDA has successfully diverted the vital 2400mm Upper Vaitarna water main, marking a pivotal advancement in the Mumbai Metro Line 7A project. This corridor, connecting Dahisar to the international airport, can now proceed without the overhang of this essential infrastructure challenge. Supplying fresh water to millions in Mumbai, the pipeline’s relocation demanded flawless execution to avoid service disruptions. MMRDA rose to the occasion, shifting the line with clockwork precision and swiftly reinstating supply. Temporary fluctuations in pressure affected select neighborhoods briefly, but the city’s water network held steady throughout. The operation’s…
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With Union Budget 2026 on the horizon, India’s industry is abuzz with expectations centered on manufacturing revival, enhanced PLI frameworks, export incentives, and fresh investments. Amrit Acharya, Jetwork’s Co-Founder and CEO, shared insights with IANS, highlighting transformative policy shifts needed to sustain momentum. Public capex must remain a priority, Acharya asserted. Massive outlays on rail networks, infrastructure, and renewables have consistently boosted manufacturing orders. The government’s role as a major procurer ensures steady demand for local producers. This upward trajectory in spending has not only secured contracts but also generated jobs and invigorated economic cycles. Infrastructure investments are the unsung…
Market shelves groan under the weight of anti-aging creams, hair growth oils, and shine serums. Yet, health professionals emphasize a harsh truth: these are useless without sufficient sleep. Insufficient rest triggers a cascade of problems that diminish your skin’s vitality and hair’s strength. Consider the science. Sleep is when skin cells regenerate and collagen synthesizes. Deprive yourself, and repair slows dramatically. Fine lines etch deeper, acne outbreaks intensify, and under-eye circles darken. Your complexion turns dull, betraying exhaustion to the world. For hair, the toll is equally severe. Elevated stress from sleep loss elevates DHT levels, shrinking follicles and promoting…
Rising star pacer Shariful Islam has delivered a message of resilience to Bangladesh cricket amid growing speculation that the team might skip the 2026 T20 World Cup. Crowned BPL Player of the Season, Shariful told reporters post-award that athletes must prioritize performance over uncontrollable external factors. ‘We play the matches; the World Cup participation isn’t our domain,’ Shariful remarked, quoting from his Daily Star interaction. This comes against a tense backdrop where Bangladesh-India ties have soured, prompting the BCB to refuse sending players to India for safety reasons. Earlier demands to shift Bangladesh’s fixtures to Sri Lanka were rebuffed by…
Amid swirling global uncertainties, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a powerful motivational speech to NCC cadets gathered for the Republic Day Camp at Delhi Cantt. He implored the youth of India to emulate the brave NCC volunteers who shone during Operation Sindoor through mock drills across the country, bolstering national awareness and solidarity with the armed forces. Labeling NCC as India’s vital secondary defense shield, Singh recounted the triumph of Operation Sindoor. Indian troops, with remarkable valor and discipline, eliminated terrorists hiding in Pakistan and PoK – a fitting response to the barbaric Pahalgam assault. ‘We struck only those who…
Intelligence reports ahead of Bangladesh’s February 12 elections warn that Rohingya camps could become hubs for disruptive activities. Rejecting the Election Commission’s full lockdown idea, authorities favor a robust, layered security framework to ensure smooth voting. The camps in Cox’s Bazar span massive areas with poor fencing and monitoring, rendering seals impossible, per Dhaka Tribune. Since the 2017 Myanmar violence, nearly a million Rohingyas have crammed into these sites, straining resources and spilling over to nearby borders, including India. Commissioner Sanaullah’s recent call to isolate camps and bolster borders aimed to block any election meddling. Yet, a key task force…
Bengaluru’s education landscape shuddered as the Enforcement Directorate froze ₹19.46 crore worth of assets tied to BMS Educational Trust. The sweeping action stems from a multi-crore seat-blocking and money laundering conspiracy uncovered in engineering admissions. On January 21, 2026, ED invoked PMLA provisions to seize a prime plot and two luxury flats owned by trust trustees. The probe ignited from FIRs filed by Malleshwaram and Hanumanthnagar police, spotlighting irregularities in KEA-managed seat allotments. Raids earlier in 2025 laid bare the operation’s mechanics. Trust-run colleges, including the famed BMS College of Engineering, demanded exorbitant cash premiums atop official fees. Agents and…
Delhi’s Crime Branch has cracked open a nationwide cybercrime syndicate that defrauded investors of more than ₹300 crore using phony trading platforms. Four masterminds from Kolkata and Lucknow are in custody, exposing a highly organized fraud machine. The scam kicked off with enticing social media promotions promising assured high yields on stock trades. Victims joined sham Telegram channels posing as professional trading firms, then installed fake apps with manipulated interfaces simulating lucrative trades. To hook users, scammers credited tiny fictitious profits initially, encouraging hefty deposits. When payouts were sought, excuses like service fees or taxes led to more demands, ultimately…
Indian cricket icon and women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has ignited social media with her rave review of ‘Mardaani 3’s gripping trailer. Starring Rani Mukerji, the film promises another hard-hitting take on crime, and Harmanpreet is already counting down the days to its release. Posting on Instagram, Harmanpreet lauded the trailer’s raw power and Rani’s commanding presence. But beyond the hype, she drove home a crucial point: the need for immediate, exemplary punishments for offenses against women. Her words resonate amid rising concerns over gender-based violence across India. ‘The trailer is outstanding. Quick and strict measures against crimes on women…
Marking a pivotal moment in India’s democratic journey, the 16th National Voters’ Day arrives on January 25, echoing the Commission’s founding in 1950. At the heart of celebrations in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu will chair proceedings, inspiring millions with her presence. Echoing the theme ‘My India, My Vote – Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy,’ the day spotlights citizens as democracy’s true pillars. Efforts focus on awakening voter consciousness, urging widespread engagement in the electoral process. The event features Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal as guest of honor, with ECI leadership – Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and…