Maharashtra schools shut after Ajit Pawar death in Baramati aircraft crash Schools across Maharashtra remained closed on Wednesday as the state government declared a three-day period of mourning following the tragic death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. The closure affects educational institutions throughout the state.The Maharashtra government announced an immediate…
Asian share markets traded in green on Wednesday, as investors balanced about weak US consumer data and about concerns about American economy. Hong Kong’s HSI added 97 points or 0.36% to reach 27,280 at 9:30 am IST. Kospi also inched higher, up 46 points to 5,348. Shanghai traded up 9 points or 0.22% while Shenzhen…
Andy Burnham, Shabana Mahmood among top contenders (Images/AP) United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation, setting the stage for a leadership battle within the Labour Party and a contest to determine Britain’s next PM. Reports suggest Starmer could remain in office until the autumn to oversee an orderly transition as…
NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, after the defeat in the BMC polls, launched an attack on the BJP. He said that the saffron party was mistaken if they think that Shiv Sena can be destroyed. Calling his party the symbol of the sons of the soil, he remarked that Shiv Sena is…
File photo: Elon Musk (Picture credit: ANI) Elon Musk secured a major legal victory on Friday after the Delaware Supreme Court cleared the way for him to receive a long-disputed Tesla pay package worth about $55–56 billion, reversing an earlier ruling that had stripped him of the compensation. The decision likely marks the end of…
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Town Planner posts for 2026. Candidates who wish to apply can submit their applications online from February 20, 2026. The application process will be conducted through the official website, mppsc.mp.gov.in. A total of 39 vacancies have been announced…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy on Monday commissioned INS Mahe, the first vessel of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), marking a major milestone in India’s coastal defence and indigenous shipbuilding capability. The ceremony took place at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who presided over the commissioning, said, “Bravo…
NEW DELHI: Restrictions on Telegram triggered the biggest surge in VPN downloads in the country this year, as users sought ways to retain access to the messaging platform and shifted to alternative apps, according to data shared by App Figures, an app intelligence firm.After the Centre imposed the temporary ban on June 16, downloads of…
NEW DELHI: Calling the India–US trade deal “elusive” but nearing completion, chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said he would be “surprised” if the pact is not sealed by March, further adding that “most issues have been resolved.““I was hoping something would be done by the end of November, but it has turned…
Property values vary significantly depending on proximity to business hubs, transport networks, schools, and developed infrastructure. Limited land availability in well-connected urban areas often keeps prices elevated, while emerging suburbs may see slower appreciation if supply outpaces real demand. Infrastructure expansion and planning decisions therefore play a major role in long-term value. It is important…