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The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is working on a development road map covering more than 1,400 sq. km as part of its long-term plan for urban growth, officials said on Saturday. The eight-point programme was discussed at a recent meeting of the DDA’s advisory council chaired by Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu. According to officials, the…
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The Delhi government on Saturday transferred 52 finance officers who had been posted at the same place for five years or more in the Finance and Accounts Department, stating that the move is aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and good governance. According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, the reshuffle includes 23 Deputy…
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Representatives of the oil industry in the State have clarified that ethanol-blended petrol was safe to use. Addressing a press conference here, R. Kesavan, former DGM, IndianOil; M. Arun, an IndianOil dealer; and N.S. Krishnamoorthi, an entrepreneur, said ethanol benefited farmers as it kept away insects, and did not cause damage to vehicles. Countries such…
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All the 1,100 streetlights on the 17-km-long Container Road will be commissioned by July 15, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has informed Hibi Eden, MP. All statutory inspections have been done for the purpose. The NHAI is monitoring the progress of the pending electrical works on the stretch. The lights and allied infrastructure…
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Military experts and strategic think tanks believe that achieving victory in war ultimately requires a physical ground presence. While drones, missiles, air power and cyber warfare can inflict heavy damage on military assets and infrastructure, they cannot occupy territory, enforce surrender or establish political control. History consistently shows that long-term military and political success requires…
BLOs reveal that there was very little guidance on the online submission process during their training. They said the focus was largely on digitising documents and using the ECINet app. | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J. With the enumeration phase gathering pace, many people filling the online form for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) are left wondering…
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“Pepper vines normally begin producing spikes after the summer showers, with spike development continuing into the onset of the monsoon before berries develop. This year, poor rainfall has disrupted the process.” A view from a plantation in Wayanad on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Rows of Robusta coffee plants, pepper vines winding around trees…
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The Tamil Nadu under-23 squad, which won the C.K. Nayudu Trophy, with the dignitaries at the TNCA annual day. | Photo Credit: R. Ravindran : Former India cricketer M. Vijay urged young players to work hard but also work smart as they look to progress higher at the TNCA 94th Annual Day celebrations at the MAC Stadium here on Saturday….
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For three decades, India’s shipbuilding industry has largely been a defence industry driven by the government. Commercial newbuilds — tankers, bulkers, gas carriers and container ships that dominate global orderbooks — have gone mostly to China, Japan and South Korea. There is much talk of change now: Tamil Nadu’s new policy speaks of bringing Ulsan…
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When Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow met Myanmar’s newly designated President Min Aung Hlaing in April 2026, he was told that the regime in Naypyitaw was “considering good things” for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. This was the same general who, as chief of the dreaded junta, had deposed the country’s civilian government yet again…