Passengers on the Awadh Express were unknowingly being served spoiled food until railway officials swooped in at Kota station on Thursday. The joint surprise check targeted the pantry car of this vital Maharashtra-Bihar route, prioritizing hygienic meal services. Under the guidance of Divisional Commercial Manager Kishor Kumar Patel, inspectors delved deep into storage areas. What they found left them stunned: poor-quality raw foods like rotten potatoes and eggs, amid filthy conditions that screamed neglect. Senior official Saurabh Jain detailed how items including poha, dal, and chana failed safety tests. Deemed hazardous, the entire stock was seized on-site by health experts…
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The untimely demise of Noida-based software engineer Yuvraj has sparked a rigorous probe, culminating in a crucial nighttime high-level conference at the Noida Authority headquarters. SIT Chairman ADG Bhanu Bhaskar led the discussions alongside senior officials like Divisional Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami and PWD’s Ajay Verma. Under intense scrutiny were top brass including Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh, DM Medha Rupam, and Noida Authority’s ACEOs Krishna Karunesh and Satish Pal. They face demands for exhaustive accounts of the sequence of events. The SIT’s stern message resonated: accountability is non-negotiable. By Friday, departments must furnish detailed written clarifications. The team will reconvene…
Spring in India isn’t just a season; it’s a cultural phenomenon dubbed the ‘king of seasons’ for its promise of rebirth, festivity, and wisdom. As winter fades, sunlight warms the earth, crops thrive, and mustard fields glow in yellow-green splendor. Enter Saraswati, goddess of learning and creativity, perfectly aligned with this rejuvenating time. Indian cinema and music have long romanticized spring, from sacred praises to exuberant anthems and symbols of revolution. In Alap, ‘Mata Saraswati Shardey’ stands out as a meditative piece, not your average song, inspiring artistic pursuits amid spring’s bloom. Nothing captures spring’s exuberance like Upkar’s 1967 hit…
In a spectacular display of faith, Ayodhya’s Saryu River ghats came alive this Friday as Vasant Panchami celebrations kicked off with mass holy baths. The festival, honoring Goddess Saraswati, draws crowds seeking her blessings for knowledge and prosperity, coinciding with spring’s gentle onset. Anticipating huge turnouts, the Uttar Pradesh administration ramped up security protocols. Hundreds of police officers, along with lifeguards and volunteers, patrolled the riverbanks. Temporary medical camps, clean water stations, and barricades were set up to handle the influx efficiently. Pre-festival inspections ensured all facilities were top-notch. Pilgrims arrived before dawn, their chants filling the air as they…
In a boost for Sydney Thunder, veteran opener David Warner has penned a one-year contract extension for the upcoming Big Bash League season. The announcement came Friday, capping a remarkable personal campaign for the retired Australian star amid team woes. At 39, Warner shows no signs of slowing down. ‘Super excited for another season with Thunder,’ he shared. Acknowledging a challenging year, he praised the revamped squad and unwavering fan support that packed stadiums game after game, tipping the scales for his renewal. The southpaw emphasized his ongoing value: ‘I feel at ease with my performances and proud to have…
The Patiala House Court in Delhi has formally acknowledged the comprehensive charge sheet submitted by Delhi Police in the high-profile Dhaula Kuan BMW accident that killed Finance Ministry official Navjot Singh. Summons have been issued to driver Gaganpreet Kaur for February 2 appearance. On that fateful afternoon of September 14, Gaganpreet’s BMW, hurtling at double the permitted speed on Ring Road, smashed into a metro pillar before flipping and crushing Navjot Singh’s bike. His wife also suffered severe injuries. While she survived, Navjot breathed his last at Venkateshwara Hospital. Speed analysis confirmed the car’s velocity at 100-110 km/h, far exceeding…
Korba, Chhattisgarh, is buzzing with disbelief after thieves pulled off one of the most improbable heists: vanishing a 60-foot iron bridge spanning a canal near Russian Hostel. Built 40 years ago, this 30-ton behemoth served as a crucial pathway for daily commuters until it was expertly dismantled on January 17, 2026. The operation was no small feat. Armed with industrial gas cutters and fuel cylinders, the gang toiled through the night, cutting the bridge’s robust railings and girders into manageable chunks. By dawn, they had loaded everything onto trucks and motorcycles, leaving locals stunned upon discovery. Under SP Siddharth Tiwari’s…
South Korea’s automotive giant Hyundai Motor faces a worker uprising over its push into humanoid robotics. The powerful labor union, with 40,000 members, issued a stark warning on Friday: no physical AI robots, like the cutting-edge Atlas model, will be tolerated on factory floors without union approval. Unveiled at CES 2026, Atlas from Boston Dynamics boasts a fully articulated human form, capable of complex tasks that mirror human labor. This has ignited panic among Hyundai’s South Korean employees, who see it as a ploy to cut costs and replace them. ‘Any deployment without our consent is unacceptable,’ the union proclaimed…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dropped a political bombshell on Friday, asserting that Tamil Nadu has aligned with the NDA and is ready to show the door to the DMK government. Posting on X before heading to Maduranthakam for a crucial rally, Modi captured the shifting winds in the state’s politics. In his post, the Prime Minister stated, ‘Tamil Nadu is with NDA. Joining NDA leaders at today’s Maduranthakam rally. Time for Tamil Nadu to say goodbye to the corrupt DMK regime. People appreciate NDA’s strong governance and dedication to local dreams.’ The rally, organized near the Chennai-Tindivanam highway, is the…
The wait is over for Bollywood enthusiasts: ‘Border 2’ has hit screens across India, and lead star Sunny Deol couldn’t be more upbeat. Ditching pre-release jitters, he posted on Instagram, urging everyone to unwind and savor the cinematic experience together. The video post captured the film’s vibrant energy—candid laughs during shoots, powerful action clips, and Sunny indulging in street food favorites like chole bhature amid the desert-like sets. Set to the catchy ‘Tara Ram Pam Pam,’ it evoked fond memories of the original ‘Border,’ JP Dutta’s 1997 masterpiece on the 1971 war. Sunny’s message was crystal clear: ‘Border 2 day…