The 212km Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, hailed as a flagship project, has come under scrutiny after two large potholes appeared on the stretch in UP’s Shamli following the season’s first significant rainfall. DEHRADUN/SHAMLI: A newly built Rs 12,000-cr expressway. One spell of rain. Then came potholes big enough to wreck alloys and topple vehicles.The 212km Delhi-Dehradun Expressway,…
IISc Researchers Rashmita Luha (left) and Ajay Tijore (right) | Credit: IISc BENGALURU: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have found that low-frequency ultrasound can selectively kill oral cancer cells while leaving healthy cells largely unharmed, raising the possibility of a less invasive treatment for one of India’s most common cancers.Oral cancer remains…
Cristiano Ronaldo with Portugal teammate Bernardo Silva (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal national team paid an emotional tribute to their former teammate Diogo Jota after securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the World Cup round of 32 in Toronto on Thursday.After the final whistle, Ronaldo wore Jota’s No. 21 Portugal jersey…
Russia attack on Kyiv (Photo source: Zelenskyy X) KYIV: Russia launched its deadliest attack on Ukraine’s capital this year early Thursday, killing at least 27 people, injuring 91 others, and damaging around 130 buildings across the city. 74 missiles and 496 drones were launched by Russia overnight, the Ukrainian air force said.Thick plumes of smoke…
Microsoft has announced a new operating business called Microsoft Frontier Company, focused on delivering successful enterprise AI deployments with the company’s existing AI tools. The project will be backed by a $2.5 billion investment from Microsoft. In a blog post announcing the venture, Microsoft’s Commercial Business CEO Judson Althoff did not use the Forward Deployed…
South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail (right) celebrates taking a wicket. (AP Photo) South Africa pace spearhead Shabnim Ismail etched her name into the record books by becoming the first bowler to claim 50 wickets in Women’s T20 World Cup history during the semifinal against England at The Oval on Thursday.The landmark came in Ismail’s 38th Women’s…
Delhi govt has asked the transport department to ascertain the originality and authenticity of the Chinese smartphone application BAT-BMS. NEW DELHI: Delhi govt has asked the transport department to ascertain the originality and authenticity of the Chinese smartphone application BAT-BMS, which has come under scrutiny after a viral social media trend claimed it could remotely…
AYODHYA/LUCKNOW: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which manages the Ram temple complex, is not accountable to either central or UP govt.The ministry of home affairs told the Central Information Commission on Feb 20 last year that all decisions are taken internally by the trust, with the authority resting solely with its permanent trustees.An RTI…
Portugal’s Goncalo Ramos (9) is congratulated by Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring a a goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia (AP Photo) A dramatic injury-time header from substitute Goncalo Ramos guided Portugal to a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Croatia at the Toronto Stadium on Friday. The high-octane…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo‘s extraordinary international career could be entering its final chapter, with his sister Katia Aveiro revealing that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the Portugal legend’s “last dance” in national colours.The emotional revelation came as Ronaldo continued to rewrite football history, inspiring Portugal to a dramatic 2-1 victory…