NEW DELHI: India recorded an average of 485 road deaths per day in 2024, with total fatalities climbing to 1.77 lakh, the road transport ministry informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. National Highways (NHs)—which make up just about 2% of India’s road...

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KOLKATA: On Thursday, the Calcutta High Court struck down a Bengal government notification that had created 1,600 supernumerary teaching posts. These positions were established following a cabinet decision in May 2022, which aimed to absorb candidates from the...

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The U.S. military confirmed Thursday that four individuals were killed in a strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific. This marks the latest operation in a growing counter-narcotics campaign that has attracted increasing scrutiny. According...

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KOLKATA: A 53-year-old biker from Bishnupur, Sujit Khamaru, suffered a traumatic amputation of his right leg in a multi-vehicle accident on Wednesday involving a private bus, a car, and two motorcycles. He is currently in critical but stable condition at Belle Vue...

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NEW DELHI: A severe pilot shortage has triggered widespread disruptions at IndiGo, India’s largest airline, leaving lakhs of passengers stranded amid massive delays and cancellations since Tuesday. On Wednesday alone, more than 200 flights were cancelled, following...

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CHENNAI: The city and its neighbouring districts endured a third consecutive day of heavy rain on Wednesday, though meteorologists say the worst of Cyclone Ditwah’s impact has now passed. Light showers are expected on Thursday, with clearer skies forecast from Friday....

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