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A new bridge should last for years—not just 17 days. So why do so many roads and bridges fall apart so quickly? A bridge in Dehradun that cost ₹16 crore developed a huge pit beside it just 17 days after it opened. Many people blamed the heavy monsoon rains. But is rain really the problem?…
File photo: Ships in Hormuz DUBAI: Oman has presented Iran with a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including collecting voluntary fees for using it, a Gulf source and a Western diplomat told Reuters on Tuesday. A senior Iranian source told Reuters that Tehran was yet to respond to the…
Gold Rate Today: Analysts point to caution ahead of Fed decision Market experts said investor caution remained the dominant theme in bullion markets. Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst – Commodities at HDFC Securities, said gold retreated from the previous session’s gains as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy outcome. Analysts believe that even if the central…
Union minister Bhagirath Choudhary & BJP MP Lumba Ram NEW DELHI: Union minister of state for agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary and BJP MP from Sirohi in Rajasthan Lumba Ram received financial assistance under a central scheme in 2026 and 2025, govt informed Parliament Tuesday, adding that Choudhary, however, refunded the subsidy.In a written reply to Lok…
A war of words has erupted between actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut and Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leader Saurav Das. NEW DELHI: A war of words has erupted between actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut and Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leader Saurav Das.The row began after Ranaut launched a scathing attack on young people who participated in the CJP-led protests,…
Tamil romantic drama ‘Chennai Love Story’ is continuing its run in theatres. After a good start at the box office, the film saw another drop on its first Tuesday and recorded its lowest daily collection so far. Even with the weekday slowdown, the film is maintaining a steady run on the big screens. ‘Chennai Love…
India could face 100% if Russia Sanctions Bill becomes a law The US Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly advanced a bipartisan bill that would give President Donald Trump sweeping powers to impose new sanctions on Russia and penalise major buyers of its energy exports, including India and China.The legislation would allow the president to impose a…
West Indies took a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series after defeating Pakistan by 90 runs in the opening match of the two-match series at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad. Fast bowler Jayden Seales was the star performer, claiming five wickets in the second innings as Pakistan were bowled out for 120 while…
Mid-listen, you can tap a button, ask your question, hear the answer, and then pick up the story right where you left off NEW YORK: Imagine a world where you could ask a book a question as you read it. That’s the pitch from a wave of new AI tools letting readers do exactly that….
School holiday update for July 29: State-wise status as rain disrupts classes in selected districts nationwide No nationwide or statewide school holiday has been declared across India for today, July 29, 2026. Although Guru Purnima is being observed across the country, it is recognised as a restricted holiday, allowing local administrations and individual schools to…
