Government defines timeline, responsibility for managing highway disasters | India News

NEW DELHI: In light of increasing incidents of natural disaster like cloudbursts and floods badly impacting highways and disrupting normal life, the govt has notified a detailed Disaster Management Plan (DMP) for the road and highway sector, specifying timelines for quick inspection and preparation of rehabilitation plan, for officials in the field as well as…

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Cleanliness in toilets & coach, major irritants for long-distance train passengers: CAG audit | India News

The findings are based on a detailed survey of 2,426 on-board passengers across 96 selected trains, conducted by audit offices from 16 zones. NEW DELHI: In a telling indicator of the persistent cleanliness issues on long-distance trains — from choked toilets and unclean washbasins to lack of water and dirty vestibule areas — an audit…

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Did you know Naseeruddin Shah married 34-year-old Parveen Murad at the age of 19 and took 12 years to pay alimony after their divorce? |

Naseeruddin Shah’s first marriage at 19 to Parveen Murad, 15 years his senior, faced family opposition and financial strain due to a substantial alimony agreement. It took him over a decade to fulfill these obligations, a period during which he met Ratna Pathak. After a live-in relationship, Naseeruddin and Ratna married in 1982 and have…

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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara actors Katrina Kaif and Hrithik Roshan reunite for a romantic ad; fans say ‘They both shot separately’ |

Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif reunited for a luxury watch brand advertisement, evoking nostalgia for their past collaborations. The ad, featuring a romantic exchange, sparked online excitement, but some viewers noticed editing inconsistencies, suggesting the actors were filmed separately. Despite mixed reactions, the commercial went viral, reminding fans of their on-screen chemistry. Bollywood fans were…

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Central banks independence debate: ECB’s Lagarde warns subverting Fed could trigger disruption; says bank’s autonomy as ‘critically important’

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde has warned that undermining central bank independence could unleash “dysfunction” and “instability,” issuing her remarks in the United States at a time when President Donald Trump is intensifying pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.Speaking in an interview aired on Fox News after attending the Jackson Hole…

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Cheteshwar Pujara retirement: Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul share emotional tribute – See pictures | Cricket News

Jasprit Bumrah and Cheteshwar Pujara in action for India (Image via Getty Images) Cheteshwar Pujara’s decision to retire from all forms of Indian cricket brought heartfelt messages from his former teammates, as the 37-year-old ended a career spanning 15 years. India pacer Jasprit Bumrah took to Instagram to share his admiration for the veteran batter….

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Asia Cup 2025: Sanju Samson sends strong message, slams 42-ball hundred as opener in KCL | Cricket News

Sanju Samson in action in the Kerala Cricket League (Images via X/@VineethVTwelve & TJSREEJITH) Sanju Samson produced a stunning century in the Kerala Cricket League on Sunday, strengthening his case for a place in India’s playing XI at the upcoming Asia Cup. Leading Kochi Blue Tigers as vice-captain, the wicketkeeper-batter opened the innings in a…

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‘Aggressive economic leverage’: JD Vance says Trump applied secondary tariffs on India to force Russia to stop war; ‘harder for Russians to…’

The Trump government has consistently expressed disapproval of India’s purchase of discounted Russian oil. (AI image) US Vice President JD Vance has said that Donald Trump applied secondary tariffs on India to force Russia to stop the war with Ukraine. Calling it ‘aggressive economic leverage’, Vance said that the measure would make it difficult for…

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