In a decisive crackdown, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation launched a high-stakes demolition drive Tuesday morning at Bandervat Lake in Vatva. With police cordons in place and earthmovers firing up early, the campaign dismantled over 450 illegal buildings threatening the city’s drainage system. Encroachments had proliferated over years, shrinking the 28,000-square-meter lake and exacerbating waterlogging during monsoons. The 58,000-square-meter clearance spans the lake, TP Road, and adjacent areas, deploying 10 massive Hitachi diggers and several JCBs under eight coordinated teams. DYMC B.C. Parmar highlighted the linkage project tying Bandervat to Mahalakshmi and Ropad Lakes, aimed at easing pressure on local waterways. Initial…
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Geopolitical headwinds battered Indian equities right from the opening bell on Tuesday, with the Sensex tumbling 214 points to hover around 83,032, down 0.26 percent. The Nifty mirrored the sentiment, dropping 77 points or 0.3 percent to 25,508 as the trading session kicked off. Despite some sparks from third-quarter earnings, the overall mood remained subdued. Broader markets felt the pinch too, as Nifty Midcap lost 0.51 percent and Smallcap dipped 0.65 percent. Diving into sectors, Realty led the declines with a sharp 1.3 percent drop, while IT and Pharma sectors fell 0.77 percent and 0.45 percent respectively. Bright spots included…
Modern life is a recipe for gut distress: irregular eating, high stress, junk food binges, and minimal movement are spiking cases of gas, acid reflux, constipation, and stubborn hiccups. Delhi health watchers report these issues as everyday epidemics, urging proactive natural interventions. What causes relentless hiccups? It’s the diaphragm’s sudden contraction, often linked to faulty digestion. Scarfing down heavy, fried meals too quickly, boozing excessively, or succumbing to nerves disrupts the gut’s rhythm, inviting spasms. Don’t dismiss prolonged hiccups—they signal deeper imbalances. Yoga wisdom highlights Apana Vayu, the downward force managing excretion, gas release, and detoxification in the pelvic region.…
Get ready for an OTT extravaganza as platforms roll out blockbuster films and series packed with romance, suspense, action, and cosmic drama. From Netflix to JioCinema and ZEE5, this week promises non-stop entertainment for streaming aficionados across India. Kicking off with romance, ‘Gustaakh Ishq’ brings Fatima Sana Shaikh and Vijay Varma’s captivating on-screen romance to JioCinema on January 23, 2026. Vibhu Puri’s direction, bolstered by Naseeruddin Shah and Sharib Hashmi, elevates this theatrical hit from its November 28 release into a streaming favorite. Dhanush and Kriti Sanon ignite screens in ‘Tere Ishq Mein’, Anand L Rai’s romantic masterpiece. With a…
In a vibrant display of support, Patna’s streets are alive with posters congratulating Nitin Nabin on his impending appointment as BJP national president tomorrow. This event has ignited statewide festivities, positioning Bihar at the heart of the party’s renewed momentum. State BJP president Sanjay Saravgi beamed with pride, stating that Nabin’s elevation transforms a local figure into a national icon. ‘It’s a day of immense joy,’ he said, painting a picture of continuous celebrations with sweets flowing freely since yesterday, evoking the spirit of major festivals. Drawing on Nabin’s reputation for excellence in every role, Saravgi is optimistic about the…
Senior U.S. senators sounded the alarm Thursday: America is entrenched in a persistent cyber war with enemies launching undetectable attacks on vital national systems. The revelations came during confirmation hearings for the next head of U.S. Cyber Command. Sen. Roger Wicker, chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, painted a stark picture. ‘We’re not talking theory here—this is a live fight,’ he said. Cyber Command operates as the nation’s unseen shield, battling advanced adversaries who pour resources into stealth technologies that bypass defenses. Domestic infrastructure remains alarmingly exposed, Wicker noted, with parallels worldwide. This comes as the U.S. ramps up…
Mumbai’s political landscape heated up as Samajwadi Party prominent figure Abu Azmi fired off a letter to CM Devendra Fadnavis, slamming the appointment of non-Muslim Manoj Jadhav to head the Maharashtra Haj Committee as Executive Officer. Posted publicly on X, the missive calls for swift corrective action to restore legal order. At its core, the dispute revolves around the Haj Committee’s statutory mandate. Established under a scheme tailored for Muslims, it ensures that Haj operations—from policy formulation to execution—respect Sharia principles and pilgrimage essentials. Azmi contends that installing a non-Muslim in a pivotal administrative post undermines this foundation, constituting an…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the WPL playoffs with a resounding 61-run thrashing of Gujarat Giants at Vadodara’s BCA Stadium. The defeat exposed Gujarat’s fielding frailties, with captain Ashley Gardner openly lamenting dropped catches as the game’s decisive factor. Batting first, RCB compiled 178/6, powered by Gautami Naik’s match-winning 73. Richa Ghosh’s 27 added late fireworks. Gujarat responded with early strikes—Kashvi Gautam and Gardner grabbing two wickets apiece—but couldn’t build pressure. In reply, Gujarat stuttered to 117/8. Gardner’s 54 off 43 balls offered hope, but Anushka Sharma’s 18 couldn’t ignite a chase. RCB’s Sayali (3/??) and Nadine de Klerk (2/??)…
In a strategic summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, committed to elevating India-UAE bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032. This bold target, detailed in a joint communique, builds on the momentum from the 2022 CEPA, which has propelled trade to $100 billion in FY 2024-25. The leaders reviewed fruitful outcomes from recent forums: the 13th Investment Task Force, 16th Joint Commission, and 5th Strategic Dialogue. They instructed teams to connect MSMEs via platforms such as India Mart, Virtual Trade Corridor, and India-Africa Bridge, targeting expanded market…
In a high-scoring encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Ranchi Royals defeated HIL GC 4-1 in a penalty shootout after a 5-5 deadlock in regulation. The game featured a back-and-forth battle where Ranchi’s Arijit Singh Hundal found the net twice. HIL GC fought back through goals from Ken Russell and Sudip Chirmako, but a late equalizer from Tom Boon forced the match into penalties. Ranchi’s shooters remained perfect in the shootout, while Suraj Karkera’s heroics in goal sealed the crucial victory for the Royals.