New Delhi: Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is set to restore the historic Delhi Gate in Najafgarh, with its heritage cell planning to soon appoint a consultant to assess the scope of work and estimate the cost.The move follows a representation by councillor Amit Kharkhari, who flagged the deteriorating condition of the notified heritage structure…
In Brazil, scientists at the Institute of Science and Technology of São Paulo State University (ICT-UNESP) are working on a new way to safely treat drinking water. They have found that a saline extract from the seeds of Moringa oleifera can be used to remove microplastics from drinking water. By taking advantage of the coagulant…
NEW DELHI: A total of 13 Indians have been killed and three remain missing in the Gulf region since February 28, according to government sources quoted by news agency ANI, as the conflict in West Asia continues to take a heavy toll on commercial shipping and seafarers.The casualties have been reported since US President Donald…
Abhishek Sharma (ANI Photo) The SRH opener’s 135* against DC was an innings built on a subtle shift in geometry, balance & intentTill Tuesday night at Uppal, Abhishek Sharma had begun to look a touch too readable. The talent was never in doubt and neither was the intent, but bowlers had started to guide him…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signalled progress in ongoing trade negotiations with India, saying the two sides were close to finalising an agreement.“We are very close to the deal,” Trump told reporters when asked about the proposed India-US trade pact on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.The remarks come amid intensified negotiations between New…
The TVK govt’s White Paper on state finances triggered political debate. A similar assessment of the state’s power sector attracted far less attention as its findings were hardly surprising. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board has been losing money for years, with little meaningful intervention, though some corrective efforts were made in recent years.A financially weak…
Ben Stokes. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) Ben Stokes brought the curtain down on his illustrious Test career with a surprise retirement announcement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Although England suffered a defeat in the match, Stokes’ remarkable contributions to the game were celebrated by teammates and opponents alike, with…
Pune: The Deccan Gymkhana police on Wednesday arrested a man (34) from Dattawadi and detained his minor accomplice in connection with the murder of 32-year-old Krushal Kasbe of Dhankawdi, former security guard of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).“The murder was the fallout of a dispute between Kasbe and the accused, Omkar Kamble of Dattawadi, over…
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir (left) in an intense discussion with captain Shubman Gill ahead of the first ODI against England. (Photo Courtesy: Tanuj Lakhina) TimesofIndia. com in Birmingham: It has been a challenging three weeks for the Indian team in the United Kingdom. First came a 2-0 loss to Ireland, followed by a…
New Delhi: After securing a conviction in a case within 18 days, Delhi Police has set a new benchmark by securing conviction in a snatching case within just 12 days.Sources said the push is part of a broader directive from the MHA and the police chief to fast-track cases registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita…
