NEW DELHI: The NCR Regional Plan 2041 will finally retain “Natural Conservation Zone” (NCZ), a key safeguard for the protection of the Aravali across the region, as per the agenda circulated for the NCR Planning Board’s (NCRPB) meeting among participating states, scheduled for June 16.The move follows nearly five years of deliberations, including repeated attempts…
Benchmark indices on Wall Street had another mixed session on Thursday, July 2, but ended the truncated week on a positive note as a disappointing jobs report allayed some concerns about the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates in its upcoming policy on July 29. The Dow Jones gained over 600 points to close at…
Nexus Ventures has trimmed its stake in Delhiveryby selling 43.2 lakh shares, representing a 0.6% equity stake in the company, through a block deal valued at about ₹208 crore. The transaction was executed on the BSE at an average price of ₹481 per share. According to the deal details, Nexus Ventures held a 4.5% stake…
NEW DELHI: India and the Netherlands elevated their ties to a strategic partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday concluded his two day visit to The Hague.During the visit PM Modi and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten inked 17 agreements to boost cooperation in sectors such as defence and critical minerals.Following the PM Modi-Jetten…
Questions surrounding LeBron James’ future with the Lakers were finally put to rest on Tuesday, as the four-time NBA champion reportedly informed the organization that he intends to continue playing next season, but not in Los Angeles after spending eight years with the franchise. LeBron James’ departure has sparked speculation about the future of his…
Google’s DeepMind employees are demanding union recognition amid concerns over their AI technology’s use by the US and Israeli militaries. Workers seek a commitment against developing AI weapons and surveillance tools, urging management to voluntarily recognize their unions or face legal action. The move highlights growing anxieties about AI’s ethical implications and its potential for…
Mark Twain, one of the most celebrated literary figures in American literary history, was known for his wit, observations, and writings. Twain, whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, became a household name because of his most famous writings such as “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”. Twain’s writings were generally…
The Centre on Sunday said the Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) has emerged as India’s “One Nation, One Digital Platform” for school education, bringing curriculum-linked digital resources to students and teachers across the country.Launched in 2017, the platform is led by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in collaboration with the…
India’s merchandise exports recorded around 15% growth during April-May of the current financial year despite continuing global economic uncertainties, a senior government official said on Monday as reported PTI.The commerce ministry is scheduled to release the country’s trade data for May on June 15.“During the two months, exports are up by 15 per cent,” the…
For many travellers, the fastest route is not always the most appealing one. A flight can cut hours from a journey, yet some people still choose a train seat, a window view and the steady movement of a railway carriage. They may spend longer reaching their destination, but the experience along the way matters. The…
