Patronage can’t stop transfers: Manohar Lal on CPWD posting culture NEW DELHI: Taking a swipe at the long-entrenched ‘Delhi club’ within Central Public Works Department (CPWD), housing minister Manohar Lal on Sunday said that some employees had, over the years, mastered the art of staying posted in the capital for more than three decades with…
E20 sparks concerns among riders The Centre’s push for mandatory 20% ethanol-blended petrol, or E20, has triggered a political row, with Opposition leaders citing a 2021 NITI Aayog report to question the nationwide rollout. They argue that the Centre departed from the phased transition and safeguards proposed in the report before making E20 the standard…
Yastika Bhatia celebrates her century during day three of the Women’s Test Match between England and India at Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo/Getty Images) Mumbai: Yastika Bhatia’s century at Lord’s on Sunday was a milestone for Indian women’s cricket, but for her family it also marked the end of…
Two Asian praying mantises are spreading across Europe, and scientists warn they may now threaten native wildlife Two giant Asian praying mantis species are rapidly spreading across Europe, leading scientists to officially classify them as invasive threats to native wildlife.These fast-breeding predators are steadily moving north, helped by rising global temperatures and the warm conditions…
Delhi University has revised the third-round CSAS-PG 2026 admission schedule due to delays in supernumerary quota allocations. Candidates must complete seat acceptance, document verification and fee payment according to the updated deadlines, while the university has also kept the possibility of further allocation rounds open if seats remain vacant. The University of Delhi (DU) has…
Malayalam actor SI Rajasekharan passes away at his Kottayam residence; cause of death unknown Veteran Malayalam actor Rajasekharan, popularly known as SI Rajasekharan for his memorable portrayals of police officers on screen, passed away on Sunday at his residence in Chingavanam in Kerala’s Kottayam district. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.A familiar…
Just as a coin has two sides, when it comes to zodiac signs, astrology often addresses both the good and the bad. In astrology, there are certain signs that possess intense traits that can go wrong if they are not handled well. No matter how much they try, some people just can’t control their emotions,…
NEW DELHI: Spot a filthy kitchen, stale food or unsafe food handling at a restaurant or food outlet? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is asking consumers to become its “eyes” on the ground by reporting food safety violations through its Food Safety Connect platform, which allows complaints to be lodged with…
HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel emerged as the biggest gainers among India’s top-10 most-valued firms NEW DELHI: Despite a weak week for benchmark indices, four of India’s 10 most-valued companies added nearly Rs 93,000 crore to their combined market capitalisation, led by strong gains in HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel.The combined valuation of Reliance Industries,…
London, July 12 (IANS) In a major shake-up, Brendon McCullum has stepped down as the head coach of the England men’s Test team following a dismal run of results. However, McCullum will continue to coach the white-ball senior men’s teams. The Bazball era is officially over. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday…
