NEW DELHI: People seeking access roads from National Highways (NHs) for fuel stations, wayside amenities, industries, private properties and rest area complexes won’t need to visit govt offices to get an NOC anymore. They will be able to apply online and get the approval without any physical interface with the system.Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari…
A proposal to increase the number of family units considered in salary calculations from three to five could significantly boost pay revisions under the 8th Pay Commission, according to central government employee organisations. They argue that if the government accepts the demand, the fitment factor used to revise basic salaries could cross 3, potentially leading…
Suryakumar Yadav and Harry Brook (Image credit: Agencies) India and England have each lifted the T20 World Cup twice, and their rivalry in the semifinals has been perfectly balanced so far — one win apiece. Interestingly, on both occasions, the team that won the semifinal went on to clinch the title.Now, as the two heavyweights…
NEW DELHI: England captain Harry Brook says unity, belief and staying calm under pressure have helped his team reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals — and they don’t need to play a “perfect game” to win the title.England, two-time champions, will face fellow two-time winners India in the semi-final for the third straight edition. While…
US ambassaor to Israel Mike Huckabee made a joke with embassy staff about what to do now as they have been asked to shelter in place and suggested that they should procreate. It was not a verbal joke but was written in a memo reviewed by the Washington Post. The report said the memo was…
Faculty and administrators at Princeton University are reviewing a proposal that could require proctoring for all in-person examinations. If approved, the policy would mark a significant change from the university’s long tradition of unproctored exams under the Honor Code.According to The Daily Princetonian, the proposal could take effect as early as fall 2026. Proposal enters…
Days after sharing dreamy wedding pictures, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda hosted their grand reception in Hyderabad on March 4. As they arrived, the newlyweds warmly greeted photographers with a humble namaste, bowing slightly as they sought love and blessings on their special day. Rashmika and Vijay made a striking entry at the reception, turning…
Word of the day: Flibbertigibbet (Image source: AI-generated) The English language is incredibly vibrant, acting as a mirror that reflects all our strange and wonderful human quirks. Some words are special because they don’t just define a trait, but they actually sound like the person they’re describing. Think about those people who have a restless,…
Nitish Kumar (File photo)_ NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who currently heads the state government with support of the BJP, is likely to head to the Rajya Sabha, JDU sources told news agency ANI.The confirmation from the JDU sources was in sharp contrast to earlier reported claims that Nitish Kumar had given the…
Hyderabad: With an eye on emerging as a pan-India player in the agricultural machinery market, Escorts Kubota Ltd (EKL) is making a serious play for the high-growth South Indian market with its foray into paddy and wetland farming segment. The company, which is a joint venture between Faridabad-based Escorts Group and Japan’s Kubota and primarily…
