Month: May 2025

[ad_1] CHENNAI: Commuters travelling on Vande Bharat Express trains from Chennai to Nagercoil, Mysuru, Bengaluru and Tirunelveli have expressed outrage after discovering that non-vegetarian breakfast options are no longer available, despite no prior notice from Southern Railway or the catering agency.Passengers booking tickets on the IRCTC app are now greeted with a popup stating, “Non-veg option is applicable for Lunch and Dinner only” after they enter their personal details and select food preferences.Southern Railway general manager R N Singh did not respond to queries, but other officials said it was a technical glitch in the IRCTC app and that non-veg options should be available during booking. However, commuters say the reality on board is different.PM Modi Inaugurates India's First 9,000 HP Electric Locomotive Plant In GujaratPollHave you ever experienced dissatisfaction with the food quality on premium trains?David Manohar, who travelled […]

[ad_1] BHOPAL: A 20-year-old youth drowned in the swimming pool of a farmhouse during a wedding celebration in the Gunga area on Thursday evening. The deceased went to attend the wedding of a friend's sister at the farmhouse located between Harrakheda and Semri village in Gunga.SHO Gunga HS Verma said that the deceased, Ayan Ahmed, 20, a resident of Kabeetpura in Teela Jamalpura, worked as an e-rickshaw driver. He arrived at the wedding venue along with friends and assisted with the wedding preparations from morning till afternoon.Later, in an effort to beat the heat, he and his friends entered the farmhouse's swimming pool in the evening to cool off and have fun.SHO Verma said that while using the slide to enter the pool, Ayan reportedly submerged and did not surface for some time. His friends noticed his absence and pulled […]

[ad_1] Representative Image. (AP Photo/Valerie Gonzalez) Starbase, Texas, a small town closely tied to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has issued a warning to some residents that they may “lose the right to continue using” their properties as they currently do, according to a memo obtained by CNBC. The town, located in Cameron County near the Gulf Coast, is proposing a new zoning ordinance and a comprehensive citywide map, potentially reshaping the community’s landscape to accommodate SpaceX’s expanding operations.The notice, sent to property owners within a proposed “Mixed Use District,” outlines plans to permit a blend of “residential, office, retail, and small-scale service uses” in the area. This shift could transform the town, which currently spans just 1.6 square miles and serves primarily as a hub for SpaceX’s ambitious Starship rocket program. The proposed zoning changes aim to integrate commercial and service-oriented […]

[ad_1] BHUBANESWAR/KENDRAPADA: Odisha BJP Mahila Morcha secretary Itishree Jena (42) and her elder son are among eight tourists missing after the vehicle in which they were travelling plummeted nearly 1,000 feet into the Teesta river in Sikkim on Thursday evening. One person died in the accident which took place between Chungthang and Munshithang.Of the 11 people in the ill-fated vehicle, six were Itishree's family members and four were from Tripura. The driver was a local. Besides Itishree and her son Sahil (20), her brother Ajit Nayak (45) and his wife Sunita (43) are also missing along with those from Tripura. The identity of the deceased is yet to be ascertained. Itishree's younger son Sairaj (17) and Ajit's son Swayam Supratim (19) survived and are undergoing treatment in a Sikkim hospital, Mangan superintendent of police Sonam Detchu Bhutia said. "One of […]

[ad_1] Far-right activist and Donald Trump ally Laura Loomer has sparked outrage by targeting Zohran Mamdani, a New York mayoral hopeful and son of Indian filmmaker Mira Nair, with a post warning, “Get ready for another 9/11.”Loomer, who has previously run for Congress and is known for her incendiary rhetoric, posted online that a “pro HAMAS Muslim socialist is about to be the next Mayor of NYC,” referring to Mamdani.Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist and current state Assembly member from Queens, has been gaining attention as a progressive candidate with growing support among young voters and immigrant communities. According to The New York Times, he has surged in fundraising and public interest, thanks to a campaign that focuses on cost-of-living issues, including free buses and rent freezes, and that appeals to voters who feel overlooked by the political establishment.But his […]

[ad_1] Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday endorsed the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) for its detailed clarification on social media allegations surrounding delays and alleged corruption in GST registration processing.Her remarks came after a Twitter user posted screenshot of posted accusations by a LinkedIn user alleging that they had not received GST registration despite a 20-day wait. The post claimed corruption in the GST registration process.The Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC) responded in detail countering the allegation to which Sitharaman wrote: “To provide service to the taxpayer is our duty. While so serving the taxpayers, transparency and integrity are crucial in earning their trust and confidence. Confident that the Board and the field formations will remain sensitive and responsive.”Meanwhile, the CBIC's clarification, citing specific case details. It stated that […]

[ad_1] Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill at the toss. (Pic credit: IPL) Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has put an end to swirling rumours of a rift with Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya following a viral video from the IPL 2025 Eliminator. On the evening of May 31, Gill took to Instagram to share photos of himself smiling with Pandya, accompanied by a clear message: “Nothing but love. (Don’t believe everything you see on the internet) @hardikpandya93.”Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The story, though brief, was enough to calm fans and dismiss speculation that the two Indian stars were not on good terms. Gill’s post served as a public clarification that there is mutual respect between the two players and that the perceived tension may have been exaggerated online.The controversy began after a video clip from […]