To cut traffic load, targeted ‘congestion pricing’ mooted

New Delhi: Targeted ‘congestion pricing’ in dense business districts, combined with demand-based parking management, can reduce traffic volume, raise speeds and cut emissions, as seen internationally, according to Economic Survey 2025-26. It has highlighted how such steps have helped authorities in Singapore and London address congestion.Though efforts have been made since 2009 to propose charging…

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IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans pick left-arm pacer to replace injured Prithviraj Yarra | Cricket News

Gujarat Titans’ Kulwant Khejroliya (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans have made a key change ahead of IPL 2026, bringing in left-arm pacer Kulwant Khejroliya as a replacement for the injured Prithviraj Yarra. As the new season approaches, the team is focusing on stability and building on its strong past performances.On Tuesday, captain Shubman…

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Inside Story: ‘Move on’ – How BCCI nudged MS Dhoni to quit captaincy and hand over to Virat Kohli | Cricket News

MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli (Getty Images) The captaincy handover from Rohit Sharma to Shubman Gill in 2025 sparked plenty of debate in Indian cricket. Nearly eight years earlier, a similar shift had taken place when MS Dhoni made way for Virat Kohli as India’s full-time captain across formats in 2017.Dhoni had already stepped down…

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Wind turbine workers struck a 3,000-year-old treasure and revealed a glittering hoard of Bronze Age jewellery |

A routine wind turbine construction in Wolfenbüttel, Germany, unearthed a remarkable 3000-year-old Bronze Age treasure hoard. The intact cache, featuring intricate bronze jewellery and Baltic amber beads, highlights the advanced craftsmanship and extensive trade networks of the era. Image Credits: Google Gemini When striving for an energy source which is sustainable and futuristic, things tend…

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‘Why not?’: Ashwin makes strong case for Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s India comeback ahead of 2027 World Cup | Cricket News

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (ANI Photo) Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has thrown his weight behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar‘s return to the national setup, urging the selectors to consider the veteran fast bowler as India prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup.Ashwin believes India’s current pace attack lacks the experience required for a major ICC tournament and pointed…

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Drama at AFCON final: Players walk off, Panenka missed, and Senegal lift trophy – Watch | Football News

Drama unfolded in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday as Senegal survived chaos to win the title. With Senegalese players walking off the pitch, fans clashed with security. However, a missed Panenka penalty changed everything.The final was played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Senegal and Morocco were locked at 0-0…

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Brendon McCullum ‘very lucky to carry on as England’s head coach’: Former pacer questions ECB | Cricket News

Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former England pacer Darren Gough has questioned why Brendon McCullum continues as England head coach after the team’s disappointing Ashes defeat in Australia. England lost the 2025/26 Ashes series 4-1, but both McCullum and captain Ben Stokes have kept their positions ahead of the upcoming home series against New…

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