Rohan Mittal, Head – Strategy and Business Growth – GCC, Va Tech WABAG Chennai: Va Tech WABAG, a leading player in the water technology space, has secured its first project in Kuwait, winning a mega desalination contract valued at over ₹1,000 crore for the Doha Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Desalination Plant Stage II.The order has…
Representational picture. The baby was put on ECMO as it could not breath on its own after birth Ahmedabad: A full-term baby who had stopped moving in the womb was born in critical condition after aspirating his own stool, leaving him struggling to breathe from the moment of birth.Though delivered at a healthy 2.8kg, doctors…
Kolkata airport (File photo) KOLKATA: An IndiGo aircraft scheduled to operate a flight from Kolkata to Agartala was struck by lightning while parked at Kolkata airport on Friday amid severe thunderstorm conditions, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said.The incident occurred while the aircraft, IndiGo flight 6E6068 (VT-IPW), was stationed at aerobridge 56L, according…
Pune: An argument between two men over halting a car on the road turned violent at Walhekarwadi in Chinchwad on Tuesday. The two men called their accomplices, following which a group of people created a ruckus in the area, prompting the Chinchwad police to register separate complaints.A 35-year-old man, who runs a police recruitment training…
Private sector banks led a broad-based deterioration in data reporting quality in the March 2026 quarter, as the latest round of the Supervisory Data Quality Index (sDQI) showed a marked decline in their scores compared with the previous quarter.The sDQI, a quarterly metric compiled by the Reserve Bank of India, tracks the quality of regulatory…
NEW DELHI: Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been cleared to travel to Canada for his country’s World Cup match against Germany despite being under investigation in France for alleged betting-related offenses.The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) had earlier said the 23-year-old would not be able to travel to Canada, but confirmed on Thursday that the…
Jung Hae In has come under fire for allegedly being one of the few celebrities to keep supporting Kim Soo Hyun amid the allegations and controversy regarding Kim Sae Ron. Actor Kim Soo Hyun has been cleared of all allegations in his legal case with the family of the late Kim Sae Ron. However, his…
John Edwards has resigned as the UK’s Information Commissioner after an independent workplace investigation found there was a “case to answer” regarding allegations about his conduct.In a statement announcing his departure, Edwards admitted that some of his attempts at humour were “inappropriate and caused offence”, adding that he had exercised “poor judgement” on certain occasions….
Termites silently destroy homes, often going unnoticed until significant damage occurs. They exploit common entry points like foundation cracks and damp corners. Early detection is possible by looking for mud tubes, hollow-sounding wood, and discarded wings near windows and doors, indicating a potential infestation. Termites are those problematic pests that silently destroy homes, mostly without…
Bajaj Auto has launched the updated Bajaj 220F motorcycle in the Indian market, priced at Rs 1.36 lakh (ex-showroom). The prices have been increased by Rs 8,000. Interested customers can book the motorcycle online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. December 2025 marked the last major revision for the…
