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NEW DELHI: In a move to erase the signs of the colonial past, the Indian Army has undertaken a huge exercise to rename 246 roads, buildings and facilities across its military establishments and name them after Indian war heroes like Arun Khetrapal, Abdul Hamid, Dhan Singh Thapa, Sundar Singh and Piru Singh.The exercise is part…
SRINAGAR/JAMMU: J&K CM Omar Abdullah presented on Friday the National Conference (NC) govt’s second budget, peppered with references to challenges arising out of last year’s Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor and devastating floods.Presenting the Rs 1.27-lakh crore budget for 2026-27 as he also handles finance, Omar proposed two dedicated emergency hospitals and bullet-proof ambulances in frontier…
In a fascinating twist, France boasts an impressive 12 time zones, thanks to its far-flung overseas territories. This extraordinary global footprint results in the sun rising at staggeringly different hours across its realms. The world does not wake up at the same time. While one place eats breakfast, another is ready for bed. This happens…
By Agneshwar SenThe conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement marks a defining moment in India’s contemporary trade diplomacy. Beyond tariff schedules and market access gains, the agreement signals a conscious shift in India’s approach to economic integration—away from the instinctive caution that has shaped its trade policy for much of the past decade,…
BENGALURU: After controversy erupted over shifting private and individual airport taxi operators to the P4 parking area of Terminal 1 of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), the operator of the KIA, Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) is now exploring a new system to allow these vehicles access to the KSTDC airport taxi pick-up zone, which is…
NEW DELHI: Amid all-round protests over Supreme Court’s acceptance of a uniform definition of Aravali hills, the Union environment ministry on Wednesday sought to defuse the crisis by deciding to further expand prohibited areas and directed a central institution to identify additional areas/zones in the entire mountain range where mining should be prohibited, over and…
Drone view of Aravalli hills (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday ordered states to impose a complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis and expand protected zones, a major move amid public outcry over the “new definition” of the mountain range.The Union environment ministry said the decision was aimed at the…
Explore Dubai Free Zones for 100% foreign ownership, tax advantages, and multi zone operations with the Free Zone passport/Representative Image Dubai has become one of the world’s most attractive destinations for entrepreneurs and investors. Its network of Free Zones offers a simple, tax-friendly, and fully foreign owned business environment, making it easier than ever for…
NEW DELHI: Aiming to strengthen the existing regime for tiger protection, the Supreme Court on Monday issued a slew of directions to the states including giving a six-month deadline to demarcate and notify core and buffer areas of tiger reserves and put in place within three months comprehensive tiger conservation plans (TCPs).In one of his…
According to Dan Buettner, coffee should fit well in our lifestyle, when it comes to health and longevity. In his extensive research about the blue zones, he has observed that people who live longer, do so through a combination of factors: Diet rich in whole foods, regular physical activity and even strong social connections, adding…
