NHAI in SC against HC’s blanket ban on tree felling, says impedes infra projects NEW DELHI: In what appeared to be a clash between environment protection and strategic infrastructure in a border state, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked Punjab govt its plan on allocation of land for compensatory afforestation in lieu of tree felling…
Govt will soon allow old polluting trucks and buses to be fitted with retrofit emission-control devices NEW DELHI: In a fresh push to curb vehicular pollution, govt will soon allow old polluting trucks and buses to be fitted with retrofit emission-control devices (RECDs) that can reduce particulate matter emissions by up to 90% and nitrogen…
(Representative image): The MEA said its embassy in Oman was closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with Omani authorities for the early repatriation of the rescued Indian seafarers. An Indian seafarer, identified as Wiper Suraj Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, was killed after a missile attack on the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier MV Cape Dao…
Audrey Zheng (North Allegheny Senior High School, Pittsburgh, PA) A 17-year-old student from Pennsylvania has developed an innovative bioengineering method to detect early-stage pancreatic cancer from blood samples, tackling one of the biggest challenges in cancer diagnosis. Audrey Zheng, a senior at North Allegheny Senior High School in Wexford, developed a technique that uses tiny…
AriesA professional decision may become more emotional than expected, particularly if career responsibilities are interfering with home or personal life. Don’t make a sudden career move simply because you’ve had one difficult day. Your ability to organise people and processes remains strong. Solve today’s problem without unnecessarily changing tomorrow’s plan.TaurusYour ideas need to leave the…
Matching handwriting on a threat note brought a crew member under the scanner of investigating agencies NEW DELHI: Matching handwriting on a threat note found in the lav of a diverted Air India Express international flight with that of all 40 people on board has reportedly brought a crew member under the scanner of investigating…
Hughes bought 30,000 acres west of Las Vegas in 1952; it later became Summerlin (Image Credit: Summerlin) A barren stretch of land on the western edge of Las Vegas once seemed to have little immediate purpose. In 1952, Howard Hughes acquired 30,000 acres there for a reported $3 an acre, intending to use the property…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the inauguration and foundation stone laying of various developmental projects, in Banaskantha district, Gujarat. (NarendraModi/YT) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he would continue serving people until his last breath as he addressed a public event in Gujarat’s Banaskantha, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone…
An Alabama lawyer who left her legal career to care for her sick parents has lost her claim to part ownership of their coastal condominium. The Alabama Supreme Court upheld a decision cancelling the deed that had given her a share of the property. The court upheld a lower court ruling that voided the property…
Emotions might run high today as team disagreements and promises may seem broken. It’s essential to engage in clear communication while differentiating between objective facts and subjective feelings. Tackle issues with colleagues and family members by honing in on the root problem and steering clear of past mistakes or personal matters. Constructive conversations can arise…
