Michael Holding and Imran Khan (Agency Image) Former West Indies pacer Michael Holding has joined the growing list of cricketing figures calling for better treatment of former Pakistan captain Imran Khan, saying the imprisoned 1992 World Cup winner should be treated “just like another human being”.Imran has been in a Pakistani prison since 2023 while…
Scientists have developed a floating farm that uses sunlight to turn seawater into fresh irrigation water, allowing vegetables to grow without relying on conventional freshwater supplies. The experimental system, known as a double-layered vertical solar sea farm, produced enough clean water to support broccoli, lettuce and Pak Choi in outdoor trials. All three crops recorded…
The Delhi Urban Arts Commission reviewed a proposed artwork for Connaught Place’s Central Park (File Photo) NEW DELHI: The installation of a proposed artwork at Connaught Place’s Central Park may have to make more room for potential admirers and selfie enthusiasts.Delhi Urban Arts Commission (DUAC), which foresees that crowds will gather at the installation site,…
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated Donald Trump is copying Congress’s guarantee schemes BENGALURU: Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said even US President Donald Trump was “copying” the Congress government’s guarantee schemes, while highlighting what he described as their popularity among people.Speaking in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said the Congress government’s welfare guarantees had become…
JC Global is planning to expand its recycling capacity Chennai: Global investment firm Circulate Capital will invest $9.5 million in Jayachandran Global Refineries Pvt Ltd (JC Global), marking its eighth investment in India and the first deployment from its $300 million Asia Fund II into South Asia.Circulate Capital has signed definitive documents to acquire a…
Abhishek Chauhan, advocate of victim Sia, said that she somehow managed to get home. GURGAON: The family of the woman whose two-wheeler was “hit from behind by a car” on Gurgaon’s Golf Course Road on Sunday morning said they would file a police complaint through her brother, alleging that there were “four drunk people in…
CP Bidhannagar in a meeting with hotel owners and others stake holders at EZCC Kolkata: With several hotels, guest houses and restaurants facing closure over violations of fire-safety, civic and food-safety norms, Bidhannagar police, the fire department and Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation have stepped up inspections at Salt Lake and New Town ahead of Durga Puja…
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Common Admission Services (GCAS) under the state education department on Monday announced the admission schedule for St Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad. According to the schedule, registration, application editing, and preference changes will be allowed from Sept 16 to 20.Officials clarified that students who have already selected St Xavier’s College in their preference list…
AICC in charge for Punjab Sachin Pilot Chandigarh: Newly appointed Punjab Congress in-charge Sachin Pilot will lead a march to the residence of AAP cabinet minister Harpal Singh Cheema against his alleged role in the Gulzar Singh suicide case on Tuesday.The protest will mark Pilot’s first visit to the state after assuming charge.As part of…
Pune: Former state minister and NCP (SP) senior member Madan Bafna died of a heart attack in Pune on Monday. He was 87.Bafna was admitted to a private hospital in Pune after he complained of uneasiness. While undergoing treatment, he suffered a heart attack and passed away on Monday morning. The former minister is survived…
