Drainage system cleaning ahead of monsoon near Albert Hall in Jaipur, Rajasthan Jaipur: A brief spell of rain Saturday has raised concerns over Jaipur’s preparedness to deal with waterlogging. While the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) claims that more than 50% of the city’s 900 drains have already been cleaned and work is underway on another…
NEW DELHI: India launched a scathing attack on Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council on Monday, accusing it of blocking Afghanistan’s trade routes and carrying out deadly airstrikes that have killed hundreds of civilians.India’s UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish termed Pakistan’s refusal to grant transit access to Afghan merchants as “unprecedented ‘trade and transit terrorism’.”…
Oil prices eased on Tuesday after a volatile trading session, as Iran and Israel paused attacks on each other, reducing immediate concerns over disruptions to energy supplies. The pullback came after both countries said they had stopped attacking each other following an appeal from US President Donald Trump. However, Tehran warned that it would resume…
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau had all eyes on them as they walked hand-in-hand at the Tribeca Festival.The appearance at the premiere of Perry’s concert film, ‘Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris’, was a significant step in the couple’s relationship timeline as it marked their debut red carpet appearance.The singer made a…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has closed the application process for Class 12 verification of marks and re-evaluation. The application window remained open from June 2 to June 7.“During the above application period, more than 1.6 lakh candidates successfully submitted requests pertaining to over 3.8 lakh answer books… ,” CBSE said.Only those candidates…
Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: X) CHENNAI: Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath heaped praise on teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, comparing his batting style to some of the greatest names in cricket. McGrath, who is the director of coaching at the MRF Pace Foundation, said Sooryavanshi’s fearless approach and distinctive backlift reminded him more…
The microscopic yeast that could survive in association with a 5,300-year-old body feels unlikely, almost speculative. Yet the frozen remains of Ötzi, the Copper Age “Iceman” preserved in the Alps and housed in a controlled museum chamber in northern Italy, have provided scientists with an unexpected testing ground for that possibility. Over decades of study,…
When the Sun or Surya is troubled or weak in the horoscope, people usually notice it before they identify it. Confidence dips. You question your own decisions. Authority figures become difficult to handle, or you are unable to assert the reins of your authority confidence and grace. Sometimes, the pattern manifests as a lack of…
Centre’s standing counsel said land occupied by the polo ground, along with nearby establishments such as Delhi Gymkhana Club, was being taken over for public purpose as there was limited space in central part of the capital. NEW DELHI: Delhi high court on Monday voiced concern over the Centre’s proposed takeover of prominent properties in…
Kolkata: The state govt on Monday sought to dispel confusion surrounding the application process for Annapurna Yojana, with state minister Agnimitra Paul clarifying that a single application form is sufficient for an entire family. The clarification came after Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said that only one member of any family can fill up…
