NEW DELHI: Delhi government will use nature-based solutions (NbS) to treat polluted water in different drains before it enters the Yamuna. NbS is an eco-friendly initiative for pollution abatement that treats raw sewage on-site. Under the initiative, approved by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) last week, government will use rock filters, stone masonry…
For India, these measures directly support long-term human capital development. (AI image) By Amarpal S. ChadhaIndia has consistently expanded its global trade partnerships with the objective of strengthening economic growth, generating employment, and enhancing its position in the global economy. Over the past few years, the country has signed nine Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) spanning…
A chance discovery in Poland in 1933 revealed a prehistoric settlement. This ancient site, preserved for over two thousand years, showcased advanced urban planning and engineering. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Historical narratives at their very best rarely originate within the controlled confines of a lab or museum. Often, they occur purely by chance and the…
Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, renowned for portraying some of Indian cinema’s most memorable villains, has passed away at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer. His manager Siddharth Tiwari has confirmed the news with ETimes and said, “He passed away today, August 4 somewhere between 6 to 6 30 pm. He survived…
NEW DELHI: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level meet after the NEET UG 2026 paper leak on Wednesday. Several social media channels, particularly that on Telegram, came under scanner for circulating fake paper leak claims and spreading misinformation related to competitive examinations.He called for a targeted crackdown on networks spreading fake information ahead…
NEW DELHI: Three women from Arunachal Pradesh have alleged that they were subjected to racial slurs, humiliation, and intimidation by their neighbours in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, following a dispute over repair work in their rented flat.A video of the incident has now gone viral on social media. The TOI can’t vouch for the veracity…
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MUMBAI: Caught between a slowing economy and the risk of a fresh price spiral triggered by the conflict in West Asia, the RBI on Friday left the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, cut its growth forecast for FY27 and raised its inflation projections, while signalling that the inflation threat could broaden economy-wide beyond fuel and…
Chris Gayl, Abhishek Sharma Former Sri Lanka cricketer Chamara Kapugedera said India’s recent T20 success has been built around opener Abhishek Sharma, comparing his impact at the top to that of Chris Gayle during his peak years.Over the past year in T20Is, Abhishek has scored at a strike rate of over 170 while averaging in…
Vijay Ganguly reveals Ravi Kishan wanted Ghoom Ghoom from Mirzapur The Movie to match Akshaye Khanna in FA9LA from Dhurandhar (Image Credits IMDb) ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ song ‘Ghoom Ghoom’ has emerged as one of the popular tracks from the film, and choreographer Vijay Ganguly has now revealed that Ravi Kishan had already spotted its potential…
