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Pune company’s Delhi-Mumbai express-way contract may be axed over delays NEW DELHI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday slapped an “intention to termination notice” – the final procedure before termination – on Roadways Solutions India Infra Ltd (RSIL) for failing to meet the construction target of a 35-km stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai…
As weekend approaches, bank customers need to verify the holiday calendar before visiting branches, as bank closures in India depend on national holidays, state-specific festivals, and the weekly schedule mandated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). While some Saturdays are working days, others are designated holidays, making it important to confirm branch availability in…
While many tech billionaires are known for lavish homes, private islands or luxury yachts, one gaming executive has spent years quietly doing the opposite. Tim Sweeney, the founder and chief executive of Epic Games, has used a significant portion of his wealth to buy vast stretches of forest in North Carolina. His goal has not…
NEW DELHI: The aircraft carrying Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar crashed in Baramati on Wednesday morning, moments after being cleared to land, according to details provided by ministry of civil aviation citing the person manning air traffic controller (ATC) at the airfield.The crash occurred at around 8.44am, barely a minute after the aircraft was…
Cricketer Kuldeep Yadav and Vanshika Chadha’s Lucknow wedding was a masterclass in quiet luxury, blending modern sophistication with traditional elements. Vanshika stunned in an off-white Manish Malhotra saree, while Kuldeep opted for a sleek black bandhgala, creating a memorable celebration attended by over 900 guests, including notable personalities. If there is one thing we’ve learned…
By BK Sister Shivani Right now, as you read this, you are playing Holi. Not with gulaal or water, but with something far more powerful. Our emotional vibrations are like colours. Every thought we create carries a shade. Every word we speak carries a colour. Every feeling quietly paints someone’s inner world. Just as powdered…
Olkiluoto island on the western coast of Finland used to be just an energy hub for the country bordering Russia. But with the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, it became strategically important as Helsinki decided it could no longer rely on Russian energy.Up until then, the country had been receiving…
52,000 Indians return from Gulf as embassy issues fresh UAE advisory / Image: file In a significant logistical achievement, the Government of India confirmed the safe return of over 52,000 Indian citizens from the Gulf region following recent regional disruptions. Between March 1 and March 7, 2026, commercial airlines and non-scheduled “rescue” flights worked to…
A 140-foot asteroid, named 2007 EG, is expected to pass relatively close to Earth today. NASA and astronomers worldwide confirm the space rock poses no immediate threat, but its flyby is being closely monitored. The asteroid travels at roughly 17,379 miles per hour and belongs to the Aten group of near-Earth objects, which are known…
Black children in England and Wales nearly 8 times more likely to be strip searched than white peers / Image: File A damning report from the Children’s Commissioner for England uncovered stark racial disparities in UK policing, revealing that Black children in England and Wales are nearly eight times more likely to be strip-searched than…
