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NEW DELHI: The Delhi government’s proposed move to banish auto-rickshaws —‘autos’ in common parlance — running on CNG (compressed natural gas) has sent shock waves through the city gas distribution industry as it can set off a domino effect, threatening the viability of massive investments in existing and under-construction networks throughout the country if other…
NEW DELHI: South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch has expressed regret over his decision to withdraw from the 10th season of Pakistan Super League (PSL). In a statement, Bosch acknowledged the disappointment caused by his actions and offered sincere apologies to the people of Pakistan, the fans of Peshawar Zalmi, and the wider cricket community.“I deeply…
The Trump administration has frozen $1 billion in funding for Cornell University and $790 million for Northwestern University amid Title VI investigations. The funding freeze concerns these universities’ compliance with federal civil rights laws, particularly regarding diversity programs and campus protests. Both institutions have expressed concern over the impact on vital research. This move is…
File photo: Allahabad high court NEW DELHI: The Allahabad high court has granted bail to a rape accused as the complainant “herself invited trouble” by agreeing to go to his house after consuming alcohol with friends. The order, passed by justice Sanjay Kumar Singh, noted that being an MA student, the woman was “competent enough…
NEW DELHI: Essar group venture GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd, India’s sole operator of LNG- and electric-powered heavy commercial trucks, has announced a $275 million equity investment, to accelerate the decarbonisation of heavy trucking in India.The invesetment includes $20 million from Nikhil Kamath, marking a significant boost to transformation of India’s logistics, the company said on…
Vinesh Phogat (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat has opted for a cash prize of Rs 4 crore from the Haryana government after being offered benefits equivalent to an Olympic silver medallist. The 30-year-old athlete was disqualified from the 2024 Paris Olympics for being overweight ahead of her gold medal bout in the 50-kg…
Florida teacher dismissed for using student’s preferred name under new state law. (AI Image) A Florida teacher has been fired after using a student’s “preferred name” instead of their legal name, sparking concerns across the US education system about the implications of new state laws. The incident has raised questions about the increasing role of…
NEW DELHI: The lightning strikes in Bihar killed at least 25 people from seven districts- Nalanda, Siwan, Katihar, Darbhanga, Begusarai, and Jehanabad on Thursday, officials said. According to the chief minister’s office (CMO), in Nalanda, 18 deaths were reported, followed by two in Siwan, one each in Katihar, Darbhanga, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, and Jehanabad.Chief minister Nitish…
China responded quickly to Trump’s tariffs, but its countermeasures were limited in scope. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday paused sweeping tariffs on most nations—but pointedly excluded China, jacking up levies on Beijing to a punishing 125%. China, in turn, hit back with retaliatory tariffs of 84% and vowed to “fight to the end.”China on…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart Virat Kohli has added yet another feather to his already glittering cap. The batting maestro became the first-ever player to hit 1,000 boundaries — including 721 fours and 280 sixes — in the Indian Premier League (IPL), reaching the historic milestone during RCB’s clash against Delhi Capitals (DC)…
