Worli has emerged as India’s ultra-luxury apartment hub, accounting for 40% of the national market. Over the past two years, sales exceeding Rs 5,500 crore have been recorded, with premium apartments commanding prices up to Rs one lakh per sq ft. The area is also seeing significant commercial development, signaling its rise as Mumbai’s central…
The job market is evolving, diminishing the value of certain degrees like general business and communications. Employers now prioritise specific skills such as data analytics, digital marketing and content creation. Hands-on experience, certifications and a strong portfolio are becoming more crucial than the degree itself, emphasizing adaptability and demonstrable abilities.
PTR was declared a wildlife sanctuary on Feb 28, 2014, and a tiger reserve on June 9, 2014. That year, a committee led by the district magistrate proposed a 10-km ESZ from the reserve’s boundary. However, the radius was revised multiple times in the following years.
Veteran music director M.C. Sabesan, known as Sabesh, has passed away at 68. He, along with his brother Murali, composed music for numerous Tamil films, beginning their careers in the late 1990s under the mentorship of their elder brother Deva. The duo’s notable works include ‘Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi’ and ‘Thavamai Thavamirundhu’.
Nikki Haley urges the US to strengthen its partnership with India, viewing it as a crucial ally against China’s growing influence. She emphasises India’s manufacturing capabilities, strategic location, and economic growth as vital assets for countering Beijing. Haley warns against undermining the relationship, advocating for direct talks between Trump and Modi to address trade disputes…
Chatra district is set to intensify road safety measures by tracking vehicles with speed guns to combat rash driving and reduce accidents. The police and transport officials will conduct joint operations, strictly enforcing traffic regulations. Underage driving will not be tolerated, and parents will face legal consequences.
Seventeen children and two adults were safely rescued from a two-hour hostage situation in a Powai studio. Police apprehended Rohit Arya, seizing an airgun and chemicals. Authorities believe work-related dues may have motivated the suspect. The children, attending an ad-shoot audition, have been reunited with their families.
Kenya plane crash: Six killed as AMREF air ambulance crashes into residential area; victims include residents on ground
Police arrested a businessman, Sunil Kumar Hota, for allegedly sheltering a shooter involved in the murder of senior advocate Pitabash Panda. This arrest brings the total to 13. Meanwhile, the BJP accused the BJD of falsely implicating a minister, while the BJD protested the arrest of former MLA Bikram Kumar Panda.
To curb financial fraud, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has directed banks and payment apps to discontinue peer-to-peer (P2P) ‘collect requests’ on UPI by October 1, 2025. This move eliminates a high-risk channel, reducing fraud by ensuring all P2P transactions are payer-initiated, requiring users to scan a QR code.
