The first day of Delhi’s anti-pollution measures resulted in major traffic jams, leaving commuters stranded in long lines NEW DELHI: Delhi’s new winter pollution curbs triggered long traffic jams at the city’s borders on Sunday, as vehicles lined up for emission checks on the first day of enforcement.The congestion came alongside a sharp deterioration in…
Delhi govt is planning to build a 4.7-km reinforced concrete wall along Yamuna river NEW DELHI: Delhi govt’s plan to build a 4.7-km reinforced concrete wall along Yamuna has raised concerns among experts, who warn that the intervention could restrict movement of floodwater, alter the river’s natural flow and potentially shift flood risks to other…
Varanasi: The skies above Kashi are set to come alive with colour and adventure once again as hot air balloon rides return to the city from Nov 15. Tourists and locals will soon soar nearly 1,000 ft above the ground, taking in breathtaking views of the mythological ghats along the Ganga and the city’s iconic…
Usman Khawaja, Pat Cummins Australia Test captain Pat Cummins is set to respond to Usman Khawaja‘s allegations about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, saying he needed time to understand the claims made in the former opener’s autobiography before addressing them.Khawaja’s book, ‘Sabr’, released on Tuesday, has brought the controversy surrounding the Cape Town Test against South…
NEW DELHI: Amid ongoing resentment within the National Conference camp over the recent cabinet expansion, Jammu and Kashmir minister Javed Rana on Saturday said the party remained strong, with no resentment among its ranks, and dismissed speculation that Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s planned exit would affect the party.“If Agha Sahab decides to part…
Opposite zodiac signs exhibit compatibility despite common misconceptions about their relationships. Each sign shares a quality, which contributes to their mutual understanding. Furthermore, opposing elements can enhance their bond and emotional connection. Additionally, various astrological factors, such as the seventh house and individual Moon placements, influence relationship dynamics. Exploring these aspects can reveal deeper compatibility…
You must have heard the phrase: ‘Hi honey, I’m home.’ But in Australia, honey itself has found its way home this time after devastating wildfires. Scientists at the University of Western Australia (UWA) have analysed honey more closely to understand its production and how the entire process could have been disrupted by the devastating Black…
File photo: French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Europe’s efforts to build a stronger conventional deterrent against Russia are raising concerns as to whether a missile strike intended to weaken Moscow’s military capabilities could instead trigger a nuclear response. France is pressing Germany to clarify how it would use its expanding arsenal…
Lucknow: The state govt on Thursday announced a Diwali bonus for around 14.5 lakh employees, who will receive an amount equal to 30 days’ emoluments for 2025-26, subject to a maximum of Rs 6,908.The bonus will be paid to non-gazetted state govt employees, staff of aided educational and technical institutions, local bodies and zila panchayats,…
Usman Khawaja and David Warner. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Former Australia opener David Warner has thrown his weight behind Usman Khawaja amid the renewed controversy surrounding the 2018 Sandpaper Gate scandal, insisting that his former teammate’s revelations are accurate and that the truth about one of Australian cricket’s darkest episodes needed to come out.Warner,…
