State forest minister Sanjay Sharma Jaipur: The state forest department has set up inquiry committees to scrutinise payments for development works carried out in Alwar, Ajmer and Bikaner forest divisions over the past 20 years.The committees were constituted following directions issued on May 19 by state forest minister Sanjay Sharma ordering a probe into payments…
I observe a cluttered laboratory workbench laden with smart meters and accreditation certificates, hinting at compromised oversight. LUCKNOW: The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) has clarified in writing that the Hi-Tech Test Laboratory of Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (MVVNL), Lucknow, does not have accreditation or approved scope for testing smart…
Malcolm X (Image: Wikipedia) There is a photograph of Malcolm X that often circulates in books and archives; him mid-speech, eyes sharp, body angled forward slightly as if the words are pulling him ahead of himself. It is not a posture of calm reflection. It is urgency captured in stillness.That sense of urgency runs through…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday struck an unexpectedly upbeat note on inflation, saying that he “loves” it. The response came after fresh data showed that consumer prices in the United States had risen at their fastest annual pace in more than three years. Responding to a reporter’s question about the latest inflation figures released…
The mortal remains of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja were brought to his hometown of Theni on Thursday morning. Family members, friends, industry colleagues and admirers gathered to pay their final respects to the iconic director.Arrangements have been made for residents from Theni and surrounding regions to offer their condolences before the final rites. The funeral is…
American digital real estate company Opendoor has begun shutting down its India operations, affecting employees who worked for the company in the country.The announcement was made by Opendoor CEO Kaz Nejatian, who shared an internal note sent to employees. In the message, he said the company had started saying goodbye to its colleagues in India…
After spending the entire IPL 2026 season away from the spotlight, MS Dhoni made a welcome return to a cricket field on Wednesday as he attended the opening ceremony of the inaugural Jharkhand T20 League in Ranchi.A video from the event quickly caught the attention of fans, showing the former India captain stepping forward to…
NEW DELHI: Delhi witnessed a pleasant change in weather on Thursday, providing much-needed relief from the scorching heat.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning, forecasting a wet spell across northwest India till June 13 under the influence of a western disturbance. According to the IMD, “Under the influence of western disturbance, wet…
Navi Mumbai: A 24-year-old man arrested by Kamothe police for bike theft from the parking near near Khandeshwar railway station had escaped from the police station through the washroom window after pretending to relieve himself on Sunday around 4.20 pm. However, the police team desperately launched a search operation and apprehended him after six hours…
Bengaluru: Did you know at least five litres of water is required to produce one litre of beer? But where does all that water go?In Bengaluru, home to nearly 88 breweries, the industry is increasingly focused on reducing its water footprint through a combination of effluent treatment plants, wastewater recycling systems and circular waste management…
