Karnataka BJP says Mekedatu must avoid politics, Tamil Nadu says no dam without nod

Karnataka BJP says Mekedatu must avoid politics, Tamil Nadu says no dam without nod

Former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday warned that treating the Mekedatu project as a matter of political prestige would harm Karnataka’s interests, urging the State Government to seek Central approval “with trust and harmony” to strengthen its legal position. Bommai said the project, first conceived as a power initiative in 1996, underwent … Read more

NHS needs up to £3bn extra to avoid cuts, health leaders warn

NHS needs up to £3bn extra to avoid cuts, health leaders warn

Health leaders are warning that NHS services and jobs in England will have to be cut unless up to £3bn more in funding is allocated to cover unexpected costs. The NHS Confederation and NHS Providers, representing trusts and other health organisations, said in a joint statement that the cost of covering redundancies and strikes, along … Read more

Cold, flu and Covid symptoms: Expert advice and how to avoid the worst

Cold, flu and Covid symptoms: Expert advice and how to avoid the worst

Dr Oscar DukeDoctor and BBC Morning Live expert, London Getty Images Chances are you know someone coughing and spluttering – hopefully not directly on you – right now. There are lots of coughs and colds doing the rounds as autumn draws in. But why now, how do you know if it’s more than just a … Read more

Air India, Indigo to operate additional flights from Srinagar; Government urges airlines to avoid surge pricing

Air India, Indigo to operate additional flights from Srinagar; Government urges airlines to avoid surge pricing

Air India and IndiGo will operate a total of four additional flights from Srinagar to the national capital and Mumbai on Wednesday (April 23, 2025). File | Photo Credit: G.P. Sampath Kumar The Civil Aviation Ministry has asked airlines to ensure there is no surge in airfares on the Srinagar route, and airlines will be … Read more

How a surgeon tried to avoid justice for years after stabbing colleague

How a surgeon tried to avoid justice for years after stabbing colleague

Liam Barnes BBC News, Nottingham YouTube Jonathan Peter Brooks was arrested on the day of the stabbing and appeared in court days later – but has only just been convicted More than four years after he stabbed his colleague, plastic surgeon Jonathan Peter Brooks has been found guilty of attempted murder. On Monday, the 61-year-old … Read more

Ensure adequate manpower to avoid project delays: TNERC

Ensure adequate manpower to avoid project delays: TNERC

Image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has recommended that the State power utility ensure adequate manpower in power plants to avoid delay in commissioning of projects. The TNERC wrote to Chairman and Managing Director, TNEB Limited, following a meeting held last month regarding … Read more