Nearly three years after the grand unveiling of the 108-foot Statue of Prosperity near Kempegowda International Airport, the adjoining Kempegowda Theme Park—a key component of the ₹84 crore heritage project—remains incomplete. While the ₹62 crore statue, sculpted by Padma Bhushan awardee Ram V Sutar, was completed in just seven months and inaugurated by Prime Minister…
In a major leap toward transforming Mumbai’s suburban rail infrastructure, Khar Road Railway Station has become the first station to be fully revamped under the ambitious ₹950 crore Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) 3A. The ₹85 crore renovation, executed by the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC), introduces a host of commuter-friendly upgrades aimed at easing…
In a landmark push for infrastructure and economic growth, Chhattisgarh is undergoing a ₹47,000 crore railway transformation, aimed at doubling its rail network and integrating remote regions into the national mainstream. Spearheaded by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai with strong backing from the Centre, the initiative is set to expand the state’s rail coverage from…
India’s multi-layered missile defence network proved its mettle during Operation Sindoor, successfully neutralizing a barrage of Pakistani aerial threats while executing precision strikes on terror infrastructure. The operation, launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, showcased the synergy of indigenous and imported systems like Akash, BrahMos, and S-400, reinforcing India’s strategic deterrence….
In an unusual turn of events, a British Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet, stranded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport since June 14, is now facing parking charges after remaining grounded for nearly two weeks due to a hydraulic failure. The airport authorities have confirmed that a parking fee will be levied, marking a rare instance of…
In a major cyber fraud crackdown, the West Bengal CID has arrested Bengali film producer Prosenjit Ranjan Nath for his alleged role in a ₹36 lakh fake investment app scam. The arrest was made from the Alipore area of Kolkata after investigators traced ₹18 lakh of the defrauded amount directly to Nath’s personal bank account….
The Orissa High Court has delivered a scathing verdict against the illegal demolition of a decades-old community centre in Balipur village, Cuttack district, terming it a disturbing case of “bulldozer justice.” The court ordered the state government to pay ₹10 lakh in compensation, including ₹2 lakh to be recovered from the salary of the tehsildar…
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted interim relief to former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy in a case related to the death of a YSRCP supporter, who was fatally run over by a vehicle in his convoy during a rally in Guntur district on June 18. The court observed that “accidents happen despite…
The political storm over the Maharashtra government’s revised language policy has intensified, with Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray launching parallel attacks on the Centre for allegedly imposing Hindi in state-run schools. The estranged cousins have announced joint protest marches in early July, while NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has called for a united front to…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the time-bound execution of key infrastructure projects, emphasizing that delays not only escalate costs but also deny citizens timely access to essential services. Chairing the 48th PRAGATI session, Modi reviewed critical projects across the Mines, Railways, and Water Resources sectors, urging officials at both central and state levels…
