A bomb disposal squad (BDS) team from Jaipur successfully disposed of the explosive material in two controlled detonations Wednesday A bomb disposal squad (BDS) team from Jaipur successfully disposed of the explosive material in two controlled detonations Wednesday A bomb disposal squad (BDS) team from Jaipur successfully disposed of the explosive material in two controlled…
The proposed changes cover three pension schemes and the National Social Assistance Programme under the rural development ministry. NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday approved the continuation of its flagship social security scheme National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) for five years until 2031, while renaming it Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana and dropping former PM…
Pic credit: Savills/ On the market The Old Kirk has been a church, then a bistro, and now, if the sellers get their way, it could become a family home. The property sits in the village of Fordyce, a few miles from Banff in north-east Scotland. The five-bedroom detached house is now up for sale…
NEW DELHI: Hyderabad-born Prem Watsa, chairman of Fairfax Financial Holdings, with assets of around $100 billion, has always been upbeat on India and its growth prospects.The Hyderabad Public School alumnus went to IIT Madras before pursuing an MBA in Canada, despite clearing the IIM entrance test.Watsa, now 75, was once apprehended by the police while…
Actress Rashmika Mandanna shared a sweet moment with her husband, Vijay Deverakonda, at the pre-release event of their upcoming film ‘Ranabaali’. Ahead of its worldwide release on Friday, the actress said that marriage has not changed the admiration she feels for Vijay as an actor. She added that she still gets excited like a fan…
In 2002, black rats (Rattus rattus) were eradicated from Mokoliʻi, a 1.6-hectare islet off the east shore of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. Only a single Wedge-tailed Shearwater chick survived there from 1999 to 2001. Once the rats were gone, the number of surviving chicks reached 126 in 2002 and 185 in 2003. According to the study published…
General:What a clear, forward-moving day that could be for Cancer. The Moon helps to strengthen your mind, while Jupiter boosts your confidence, and you’re energized right immediately. Things that were dull yesterday are now manageable. Even the commute can be a bit more relaxing when you’re alert.You’re awake, alert and ready to accomplish something productive…
New Delhi: A leaking water pipeline would be detected sooner and repairs would be quicker as Delhi Jal Board moves towards technology-based monitoring of its supply network.The new system is aimed at reducing water wastage and helping residents facing water supply disruptions.Delhi water minister Parvesh Verma Wednesday inaugurated an Intelligent Command & Control Centre (IC³)…
Mumbai: One year after approving the disbursement of small, unusable, inaccessible govt plots, the state cabinet on Tuesday approved major amendments to the provisions of the Maharashtra Land Revenue (Disposal of Govt Land) Rules, 1971.The cabinet approved increasing the plot area of govt land that can be considered as small-sized, unusable, inaccessible or land-locked. Such…
Schools and colleges have remained closed since Oct 10 and will reopen only on Oct 22, a day before voting Bengaluru: With just eight days left for the Oct 23 elections to four legislative council seats, Dasara holidays have complicated campaigning in the two teachers’ constituencies, forcing candidates to rely on meetings outside campuses, phone…
