New Delhi: Security has been tightened across the national capital on Thursday as Delhi prepares for the arrival of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is scheduled to land in the evening for a two-day visit. Police officials said the location of his stay has been kept confidential due to strict security protocols. According to senior…
Hyderabad: Air travel from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) is expected to be hit on Thursday, with as many as 33 outbound IndiGo flights likely to be cancelled, airport sources said. Around 35 incoming IndiGo flights may also be cancelled during the day. On Wednesday, the airline had already cancelled 19 flights from Hyderabad,…
Hyderabad: Stone quarrying in Telangana’s Vikarabad district has been temporarily stopped after a rare rock eagle owl was found nesting with its eggs at the site. The decision was taken to ensure the bird can safely hatch its eggs without disturbance. The Telangana Forest Department acted immediately after wildlife photographers and conservationists reported spotting the…
New Delhi: Delhi woke up to another day of choking pollution on Wednesday, with many parts of the city slipping into the ‘severe’ category. Data from 40 CPCB monitoring stations showed that 14 locations registered an AQI above 400 by 7:05 am, signalling dangerously high pollution levels. Delhi’s overall AQI was 376 around 7 am,…
Uttarakhand strengthened their grip on the match with a dominant batting display on Day 2 of their Cooch Behar Trophy (U19) clash against Odisha at the Highlanders Sports Academy in Kashipur. Resuming their first innings in a strong position, the hosts compiled a commanding 480/8, taking full control before ending the day with a massive…
Lucknow: A sensational five-wicket haul from Rajesh Mohanty headlined Odisha’s strong 27-run victory over Chhattisgarh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at Ekana Cricket Stadium B, here on Tuesday. Put in to bat after Chhattisgarh won the toss and opted to field, Odisha set a competitive total before their bowlers, led by Mohanty, dismantled the…
Mumbai: Police have filed a case against a man who allegedly impersonated an officer from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) along with three others for duping a Mumbai jeweller of Rs 2.8 crore, officials said on Monday. The 57-year-old jeweller, Shailesh Jain, lodged a complaint at the Lokmanya Tilak Marg Police Station on November 28….
Berhampur (Odisha): Just a few days short of her 100th birthday, Dr K Lakshmi Bai has chosen to mark the moment in a way that reflects a lifetime of service and empathy. The veteran gynaecologist has donated her entire life savings, amounting to Rs 3.4 crore, to AIIMS Bhubaneswar to support cancer treatment for women….
New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality deteriorated again on Tuesday, dropping back into the ‘very poor’ category after two days of slight relief. According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was 331 at 6 am, indicating a fresh spike in pollution levels. Several monitoring stations reported even higher…
Kashipur: A low-scoring opening day in the Cooch Behar Trophy (U19) clash between Odisha and Uttarakhand at the Highlanders Sports Academy here ended with the visitors gaining a slim three-run lead, after Odisha were bowled out for 146 in their first innings. Odisha, who opted to bat first, struggled to build partnerships despite a counterattacking…
