The disruption has caused significant hardship for residents, who are already struggling with the civic body’s existing alternate-day water supply schedule Pune: Water supply to most areas in Pimpri Chinchwad was disrupted on Tuesday following a major power failure at the Ravet pumping station, the city’s primary water source.According to the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s…
The First World War saw millions of soldiers fight across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, but few service records are as remarkable as that of Jackie, a chacma baboon from South Africa. Far from being a simple regimental mascot, Jackie wore a military uniform, marched with troops, stood guard in the trenches and survived…
At just 17 years old, Mehar Singh has soared into the spotlight by shattering the Guinness World Record for the fastest 100-meter ascent by a quadcopter. Mehar’s custom-engineered drone reached this remarkable milestone in an astonishing 0.91 seconds, a feat that not only demonstrates his technical prowess but also sets a new benchmark in the…
The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on a petition against the NTA’s decision to cancel NEET-UG 2026 and hold a fresh examination for nearly 22 lakh aspirants. The plea claims the nationwide re-test unfairly affects honest candidates and questions whether alleged irregularities at specific centres justify cancelling the entire examination. The Supreme Court deferred…
Ahmedabad: An overcast sky covered Ahmedabad and much of Gujarat on Tuesday. However, despite a seasonal trough stretching across the region, heavy monsoonal downpours remain elusive, leaving most of the state facing a prolonged dry spell.In Ahmedabad, conditions remained mild and typical for the season. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 33°C and a…
New Delhi: After years of planning, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has finally started work for the complete restoration of Naini Lake in Model Town.The Rs 9.7-crore project, being carried out under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme, will include laying of pipelines of 200m in diameter from Coronation Pillar sewage treatment…
PIL alleging intrusive surveillance of peaceful protesters during the CJP-led agitation at Jantar Mantar had become infructuous NEW DELHI: The central government on Monday informed the Delhi high court that a PIL alleging intrusive surveillance of peaceful protesters during the CJP-led agitation against the NEET paper leak at Jantar Mantar had become infructuous.A bench comprising…
For years, travellers passing through Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport encountered a man who seemed to belong to the terminal as much as the passengers, flight boards and waiting areas around him. Mehran Karimi Nasseri lived in the airport for nearly 18 years, turning a small space near Terminal 2F into a place of routine,…
Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova (AP Photos) Czech women’s tennis is set to celebrate another historic chapter at Wimbledon as two of its brightest new stars, Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova, booked places in an all-Czech women’s singles final, ensuring the All England Club will crown yet another champion from the nation’s remarkable production line.The…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of winter, when Delhi witnesses severe air pollution, govt is set to roll out a stricter Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) regime. The next generation PUCC 3.0 will use an AI-enabled system to validate the presence of vehicles at test centres, live testing and ensure that the emission-measuring probe is correctly placed…
