Vibha SharmaNew Delhi: Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will adopt the multi-tier Aranya planting model during the monsoon for large-scale afforestation to enhance the city’s green cover.Under the model, planting is done in three ecological layers—canopy trees, understory vegetation, and shrubs. This will create dense, self-sustaining urban forests that closely resemble natural ecosystems.The approach is designed…
A nationwide Jail Bharo campaign involving farmers, workers and agricultural labourers has been planned on August 10 at district headquarters across the country, AIKS leaders said. MUMBAI: Raising concerns over growing agrarian distress, the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) on Monday announced a series of nationwide agitations, including participation in a countrywide Jail Bharo movement…
Nagarro’s shares surged nearly 20% to €40.4 on Friday, hours before the two companies unveiled the $1.3-billion deal after market closing Bengaluru: Responding to concerns over unusual trading in Munich-based IT firm Nagarro’s shares ahead of the deal announcement, Persistent Systems CEO Sandeep Kalra said the company followed “a very strict protocol” and tightly controlled…
Hyderabad: A Telangana man, who was reported missing in Dubai earlier this month, has returned home after spending 17 days in detention.Veppugonda Mallesh, a resident of Bonkur village in Gollapalli mandal of Jagtial district, landed in Hyderabad following his release from custody in Dubai.Mallesh had travelled to Dubai in Nov 2025 to work as a…
Gurgaon: An IT engineer, who allegedly operated a counterfeit currency printing setup, was arrested in Faridabad on Monday.Vinayak Jha, employed with a multinational company in Noida, checked into Hotel Sarovar Portico on June 26 but allegedly left the room locked for two days while taking the keys with him. Growing suspicious over the prolonged inactivity,…
An illegal car-rental kiosk masquerading as a “Prepaid Cab – City & Outstation” counter outside Kolkata airport has finally been shut down, nearly nine months after airport authorities ordered it to cease operations. The closure marks the end of a prolonged standoff that had allowed the outlet to function despite repeated allegations of overcharging passengers…
TNNMapusa: Nilesh Rane, MLA of Kudal, Maharashtra, said the operational and financial problems affecting sand and gravel truckers operating between Goa and Sindhudurg will be resolved within eight days.The assurance followed a coordination meeting chaired by Pernem MLA Pravin Arlekar at his Dhargal residence on Monday, attended by Goa State Truck Association president Milind Shetye…
Varanasi: A miscreant wanted in cow smuggling case in Deoria district was arrested after an encounter with Jaunpur police in Sarpatahan police station area on Monday.He was shot in his left leg during exchange of fire and was sent to CHC Suithakala for treatment. The police seized a .315 bore country-made pistol, one live cartridge,…
Ahmedabad: Visually challenged footballer Vishnubha Tejubha Vaghela is the quintessential tough guy. He looked past the glamour of being associated with cricket in India, overcame financial struggles and trained himself to be a defender. These efforts were repaid in the form of a place in the Indian men’s blind football team, which will participate in…
Chandigarh: The empanelment committee of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will meet on Tuesday to shortlist three officers for the appointment of a regular DGP for Punjab.The governing AAP will have the discretion to select one officer from the panel. This move will provide the state with a regular DGP months ahead of the…
