China has transformed vertical transportation with the unveiling of the world’s longest outdoor escalator. Stretching an impressive 905 meters, this engineering marvel resides in Wushan County, Chongqing Municipality. Shaped like a dragon, it helps visitors ascend what would be an 80-story climb in just 20 minutes. This innovation replaces what used to be a tiring…
India’s mining and metals sector needs a fresh look at environmental compliance norms as rising exploration costs and depletion of high-grade mineral reserves create new pressures for the industry, experts said on Thursday, PTI reported.The sector, which is estimated to account for up to 7 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, currently requires environmental…
The first custody hearing for Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen’s son, Ever, has officially been held. As per the latest reports, both have been granted mutual protective orders as requested. Read ahead to know more about the ongoing legal proceedings. Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen granted protective order Earlier last month, both Paul…
The JEE Advanced 2026 registration window is nearing closure, requiring eligible JEE Main qualifiers to complete applications before the deadline. The exam, to be conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee on May 17, will follow strict eligibility norms, with admit cards scheduled for release on May 11 and fee payment allowed until May…
India team members celebrate after their quarter-final win. (X Photo) NEW DELHI: India delivered a commanding and clinical performance to storm into the semifinals of the Thomas Cup, defeating Chinese Taipei 3-0 in a one-sided quarterfinal on Friday to guarantee themselves at least a bronze medal.The tie was sealed in style by Ayush Shetty, who…
The National Gallery of Modern Art in Mumbai opened ‘Lens & Legacy: Bollywood in Focus,’ an exhibition celebrating Indian cinema. The event featured poignant tributes to recently deceased legends Dharmendra and Asha Bhosle, with Hema Malini sharing her grief. The exhibition showcases rare archival photographs and portraits, tracing the visual journey of Indian cinema. The…
Around 10,000 to 12,000 fresh cases are filed every month in the district and sessions courts Gurgaon: To promote faster and amicable resolution of disputes, the district legal services authority (DLSA) has launched “Samadhan Sangharsh Nivarak Rashtriya Abhiyan” in the city to resolve non-heinous cases through mutual consent, dialogue and mediation.Chief judicial magistrate-cum-secretary, DLSA, Rakesh…
A party office of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) near Srirangam in Trichy district was allegedly torched by miscreants on Friday. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred just days ahead of the Tamil Nadu state assembly election results.The thatched shed, measuring around 400 square feet, was located in Kamanayakkanpalayam village near Pettaivaithalai…
A new immigration bill in US is proposing to scrap the green card lottery and limit family-based visas. It’s aim is to shift more focus to a merit-driven system.The proposed “Americans First Immigration Act” was introduced by Republican Congressman Barry Moore and seeks to overhaul the country’s legal immigration framework by prioritising high-skilled workers and…
NEW DELHI: India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows may have crossed the $90 billion mark for the first time in 2025-26, secretary at department of promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) Amardeep Singh Bhatia told reporters Thursday, while seeking to highlight that greater outreach to investors has borne fruit, with free trade agreements (FTAs)…
