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Jaipur: Building plan approvals at Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) have slowed after a new order made Fire No Objection Certificates (NOCs) mandatory before final sanction, leaving architects and applicants uncertain about the revised approval process.The July 10 order, issued by additional chief town planner Ankur Dadheech, provides for an “approval in principle” of building plans…
Inflation has remained above the US Fed’s 2% target for more than five years. (AP photo) Kevin Warsh-led Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to keep the interest rate unchanged in the 3.5-3.75% range. The US Federal Reserve announced the monetary policy review after deliberations on July 28 and July 29. “The Committee decided to…
FIFA charges Argentina stars over World Cup final brawl FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against several Argentina players, coaching staff and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) following incidents during and after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The charges stem from the heated aftermath of Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final,…
Mosquitoes are among the world’s deadliest animals, spreading diseases such as malaria, dengue, Zika and yellow fever that affect hundreds of millions of people every year. While traditional mosquito control relies on insecticides, bed nets and habitat management, researchers are now exploring a high-tech alternative. An experimental autonomous drone uses ultrasonic phased-array sonar, artificial intelligence…
Mental health expert Dr Kiran Chavan joins Maharashtra’s key healthcare policy body PUNE: The Government of Maharashtra has appointed Dr Kiran Prakash Chavan, founder of Manobrahma Foundation, Director of Samvad Rehabilitation Centre, and a mental health and public health expert, as a member of the Maharashtra State Mental Health Authority Committee.Dr Chavan has been appointed…
Sunny Deol has been making headlines following the launch of the trailer for his upcoming film ‘Batwara 1947’. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the Partition-era drama also stars Shabana Azmi and Preity G Zinta and is slated to hit theatres on August 14, 2026.The trailer launch turned into an emotional affair when Santoshi recalled veteran actor…
A gardening hack making the rounds online says a spice sitting in most kitchens, cayenne pepper, can drive rats out of your yard for good. There’s actually something to this. Cayenne gets its heat from a compound called capsaicin, and researchers have tested exactly how rats respond to it. Turns out they do eat less…
The accused, Anil Kumar Bishnoi. JAIPUR: Bikaner police Tuesday arrested an 18-year-old man for allegedly providing an Indian SIM card to an associate of a Pakistani terrorist.The accused, Anil Kumar Bishnoi, a resident of Gaudu village under Bajju police station limits, was in contact with operatives linked to Pakistani terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, police said.Police said…
This is a day when ambition is present, but it is important to be careful with ego. The Day of Jia Chen (Yang Wood Dragon Day) in Chinese Astrology falls on July 29, 2026. It creates a strong desire for public attention, planning, progress and growth. This daily Chinese horoscope indicates that progress will be…
Arthur Schopenhauer (Image source: Wikipedia) Modern life rewards constant connection, endless notifications, endless networking, endless visibility. Arthur Schopenhauer, the German philosopher, pointed toward something almost opposite. “Great men are like eagles, and build their nest on some lofty solitude,” he wrote. An eagle does not build its nest in the middle of a crowded valley….
