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NEW DELHI: Addressing concerns of landowners that their properties were valued at circle rates—significantly lower than prevailing market prices—while calculating compensation for the right of way (RoW) required for laying transmission lines, the Union ministry of power has approved the engagement of land valuers to arrive at an agreeable amount.According to officials, the power ministry…
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ enjoyed otherworldly success at the box office in its second weekend in theaters.The Universal and Illumination sequel added USD 69 million from 4,284 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday. That brings its running domestic total to USD 308.1 million. The film performed exceptionally well across…
BHOPAL/INDORE: In a bid to ease LPG consumers woes amid supply crunch, district authorities in Indore and Bhopal, on Saturday, directed all booking agencies to remain open on Sunday.Bhopal district collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh said that all gas agencies were directed to operate on Sunday and distribute cylinders as per normal rules so that consumers…
NEW DELHI: Kollakkayil Devaki Amma G (92) from Kerala is among the ‘unsung heroes’ selected for this year’s Padma awards for their consistent work in the field of environmental conservation.Amma has been honoured for her afforestation work in the state. She transformed Alappuzha’s coastal sandy land into a living sanctuary, and created dense green cover…
Fresh from his ‘Dancing With the Stars’ win, Robert Irwin is reportedly in talks to host a new spinoff, ‘Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro.’ This series will see aspiring professional dancers compete for a spot on the main show. Judges Mark and Shirley Ballas are also rumored to be involved. Fresh off winning…
Dasun Shanaka (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka on Friday appointed Dasun Shanaka as captain of their preliminary 25-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, bringing an end to Charith Asalanka’s stint as leader. The decision was confirmed by Pramodaya Wickramasingha, who has returned as chairman of selectors. He explained that Asalanka’s recent struggles…
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has voiced his support for Yuzvendra Chahal ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season, saying the veteran leg-spinner still has plenty to prove despite not being a regular member of the Indian team in recent years.Speaking on Star Sports, Pathan said Chahal would be determined to make a…
NEW DELHI: The procedural limbo over who will pronounce the sentence against Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi and two aides in a 2018 terror conspiracy case narrowed Tuesday after the defence submitted in writing that it had no objection to Karkardooma family court judge Chanderjit Singh proceeding with the order. The court had earlier directed the…
With UPSC CSE 2026 underway, 2,834-post shortfall signals opportunity in All India Services. Applications are already underway for the 2026 Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, and this year the numbers tell an important story. With 933 vacancies to be filled through the examination process and the application window open until…
England’s Ben Stokes (AP Photo/Mark Baker) England captain Ben Stokes delivered a brutally honest assessment of his side’s Ashes campaign after a crushing 4–1 series defeat in Australia, admitting the team fell well short of the standards required to win Test matches Down Under. Speaking to Fox Cricket following the final Test at the Sydney…
