Dwarka greenfield airport plan hits land hurdle

Rajkot: The proposed greenfield airport for the temple town of Dwarka, which witnesses footfalls in lakhs, is likely to be delayed further, with the state govt asking the Devbhumi Dwarka district administration to explore an alternative site following opposition by farmers over the acquisition of fertile agricultural land.Earlier, the administration had identified around 350 acres … Read more

KMC finds deviation from plans in Abhishek’s Shantiniketan building

Shantiniketan building on Harish Mukherjee Road Kolkata: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) buildings department has found an ‘illegal’ structure atop Shantiniketan, a residential building on Harish Mukherjee Road reportedly owned or co-owned by Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee, his family, or his company.According to a civic official, the illegal construction detected during an on-site inspection a … Read more

Aisha Rao makes a case for couture that feels romantic, restrained, and seriously modern with her latest runway offering

(Image Credits: Instagram) What can we expect from the combination of romance with couture, the merging of literature with Indian craftsmanship, and giving a nostalgic edge to a modern serving? The latest collection of fashion designer Aisha Rao, named ‘Priyasi,’ defined all of the above and centred on longing, union, and a memory that felt … Read more

DDA releases 1,224 flats under Karmajeevi Awaas Yojana 2026, with a 25% discount

Registration for the scheme opened on July 24, 2026 via DDA’s Awaas Portal. It requires a non-refundable fee of Rs. 2,500. While, flat booking begins on August 15, 2026 (Photo: Agencies) The Delhi Development Authority recently released a list of 1,224 ready-to-move flats under the “DDA Karmajeevi Awaas Yojana 2026”, with a flat 25% discount … Read more

Campco seeks clarity as state extends ban on tobacco, nicotine products

Mangaluru: Campco has urged state govt to ensure that enforcement of its prohibition on products containing tobacco and nicotine does not adversely affect arecanut growers or legitimate arecanut traders.Reacting to the state govt’s Aug 10 notification and a press note issued by the commissioner of food safety and drug administration department on Wednesday, Campco president … Read more

Club forced to respond after reports claimed footballer ‘came back to life’ in mortuary after being declared dead

Katsina United player Chinedu Ozor died after collapsing against Niger Tornadoes, before reports claimed he regained consciousness after being declared dead and taken to a mortuary./ Image: Instagram Katsina United, who play in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), the top tier of the Nigerian football league system, have rejected reports that their newly signed … Read more

To prevent ‘sins’ like RG Kar rape-murder, people should be taught Gita: Suvendu

CM Suvendu Adhikari inaugurates newly constructed main entrance gate of Adyapeath temple Kolkata: To prevent “sins” like the RG Kar rape-murder, people should be taught the Bhagavad Gita, CM Suvendu Adhikari said on Wednesday.“People should be taught the Bhagavad Gita to prevent ‘sins’ like the RG Kar incident. Reading the Gita could bring a spiritual … Read more

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Difference between three latest foldables in market

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold challenges Samsung’s foldable dominance with AI and software features. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 offers balanced performance and engineering excellence. The Fold 8 Ultra introduces a massive 200MP camera and larger display. This comparison explores display, camera, battery, and durability aspects. These devices represent the latest advancements in foldable smartphone … Read more

India’s pharmaceutical exports rise 6.8% in Q1 FY27 on global demand

Hyderabad: India’s pharmaceutical exports rose 6.8% to $8.1 billion in the first quarter of financial year 2026-27 (FY27), from $7.58 billion in the corresponding quarter of FY26, on the back of firm overseas demand for formulations, bulk drugs and vaccines, the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) said on Wednesday.Exports in June increased a … Read more