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At present, the 20 ferries in operation across more than half a dozen routes are recording an average daily patronage of 7,500 commuters, rising to over 10,000 on weekends and public holidays

While some academic chairs have a capital of ₹5 lakh, others have been given up to ₹5 crore. There is no uniformity in the amount of capital given to chairs, and this disparity should be eliminated, the committee proposed

Kolkata Knight Riders won a thrilling Super Over against Lucknow Super Giants. The match ended tied after regulation time. Sunil Narine was the hero in the Super Over, taking crucial wickets. Rinku Singh also played a vital role with bat and ball. LSG's chase faltered despite good starts. KKR's win lifts them in the standings.

Summer is being defined by rising power consumption and political rows

A 67-year-old grocery shop owner faces charges of rape after allegedly assaulting an MBA student in her Bhubaneswar rented room. The incident occurred when he delivered grocery items. The student, who was alone, was attacked after she went to fetch water. The accused was arrested and remanded in judicial custody.

Mehul H Doshi assumed office as the 10th President, along with the newly elected office bearers and executive committee members

The District Disaster Management Authority has initiated steps to chalk out an action plan to prevent the recurrence of such incidents

Rashbehari's election heats up as Trinamool's Debasish Kumar faces a strong challenge from BJP's Swapan Dasgupta. Despite Kumar's local roots and past wins, a narrow LS lead for Trinamool in the area signals a tight contest. Both candidates are actively campaigning, addressing issues from slum development to alleged corruption and extortion.

They saw high turnout in every Assembly poll held in the State since the 2008 delimitation. This is due to several factors, including political mobilisation on communal lines and local-level loyalties

WRD officials said that the rejuvenation of the tank was done under the Rehabilitation and Restoration of Twin Lakes scheme at a cost of ₹19 crore

At present, 25-30 metric tonnes of garbage, including domestic waste, are dumped at the landfill site every day

Advertorial, which risked being perceived as a political hagiography, appeared close on the heels of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president warning the party’s rank and file against jumping the gun and promoting their choices for Congress Legislative Party leadership post on television, social and print media 

The VCK functionary was living with his family in VOC Nagar in Ranipet town for the past few years

The cases were reported from Elanji, Eroor in Thripunithura, Pallikkara in Kizhakkambalam, Ponekkara in Edappally, and Palluruthy

Delhi government has identified thermal hotspots using satellite data to combat extreme heat, with areas like Ayanagar and Najafgarh showing high temperatures. The Heat Wave Action Plan 2026 prioritizes targeted interventions for vulnerable populations, including children, outdoor workers, and animals, with measures like increased ORS stock and water availability.