Lucknow: Chief secretary SP Goyal chaired a meeting of the state-level committee on city gas distribution network expansion and development, reviewing measures to increase piped natural gas (PNG) connections in residential and commercial establishments. He directed all concerned departments to expedite all required formalities.He also instructed gas distribution companies to dispose of all pending matters…
Varanasi: From the vibrant Palash flower to a potentially new generation of functional beverages, a Banaras Hindu University-led research team has explored how traditional Indian botanical knowledge can be harnessed through advanced science to develop healthier plant-based alternatives. The study, led by Prof. Dinesh Chandra Rai, senior professor at BHU and currently vice-chancellor of Babasaheb…
Prayagraj: Sangam city is set to get its first automated pumping station to tackle prolonged waterlogging in several low-lying areas during heavy rainfall. The 40-million-litre-per-day (MLD) facility, planned behind CMP College, will start automatically when the water level rises and drain accumulated rainwater, reducing dependence on manually deployed pumps.The project has been estimated at Rs…
Stock market trading on Diwali: When will Dalal Street remain close or open NEW DELHI: Diwali festivities have begun, and investors are wondering when stock markets will remain open and closed for trading. The festival brings with it a series of celebrations, from Dhanteras and Naraka Chaturdashi to Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.Amid the…
KOLKATA: As Tanvi Patri produced one of the most remarkable fightbacks during the badminton girls’ singles final of Youth Olympic Games, her father Rabinarayan Patri was not in the stands witnessing it unfold.Instead, he was rushing through an airport, trying to catch a flight.What followed was an emotional roller-coaster. The 15-year-old Indian clawed her way…
CBSE Class 10th and 12th exam datesheet The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the CBSE datesheet for Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations 2027. According to the schedule, the examinations will commence on February 16 and conclude on March 9, 2027. The board has announced the examination dates well in advance to…
Dolly Parton’s estate withdraws lawsuit against nephew Bryan Seaver. (Photo: Getty) Dolly Parton‘s estate has dropped its lawsuit against her nephew and former head of security, Bryan Seaver, following weeks of legal disputes and allegations of threats and intimidation. The development comes after She’s Alive, LLC, the company established to oversee the country music icon’s…
Chinese Horoscope August 31-September 6: These days will test your patience, but Dragon, Snake and Goat could see major obstacles finally clear Friday may bring the kind of offer that sounds too good to ignore. In Chinese astrology, November 6, 2026, is a Jia Shen Day, a Yang Wood Monkey Day. Smart thinking pays off,…
NEW DELHI: In a relief to Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, a city court on Friday dismissed a complaint seeking registration of an FIR against her for allegedly comparing Delhi government officials to Lord Hanuman.Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Ashwani Panwar dismissed the application filed by complainant Ram Niwas Sharma, observing that Gupta’s remarks appeared to…
Jason Reding Quinones/Image: Reuters Jason Reding Quinones, the US attorney for the Southern District of Florida who oversaw investigations into past criminal probes involving President Donald Trump, has resigned from the Justice Department, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Friday.Quinones’ departure comes amid a series of changes in the department following Tuesday’s midterm elections, in…
