Great Nicobar dual-use airport likely to be ‘ready in 5 years’; ‘project has strategic and economic benefits for India’

NEW DELHI: Considering the strategic and economic benefits of Great Nicobar Islands (GNI) development projects, the greenfield airport approved by the Cabinet last November “is expected to be ready within five years and will be under the operational control of the Indian Navy,” defence sources have said.“The dual-use airport to be used for civilian and…

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IPL 2026 playoff scenarios: What Mumbai Indians need to do and why time is running out | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 playoff hopes are in dire straits after a six-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite a stellar 123* from Ryan Rickelton, MI’s bowling woes persist, leaving them with a daunting task of winning nearly all remaining matches. Their poor net run rate further complicates qualification, demanding dominant victories. With 2 wins in…

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Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala; IMD warns of below-normal rainfall this season | Delhi News

Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala: IMD NEW DELHI: The southwest monsoon made its onset over Kerala on Thursday, marking the start of the country’s four month rainy season(June-September), according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).“The southwest monsoon has further advanced into the remaining parts of southwest and southeast Arabian Sea, some parts of west central…

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Coaching centre firing case: Khan Sir won’t surrender in Patna court, says lawyer; to file anticipatory bail plea on 8 June | Patna News

PATNA: Educationist and a coaching institute owner Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, will not surrender in the Patna Civil Court, his lawyer Arvind Kumar Mahuar said on Saturday. The legal team will file for bail on Monday. “The time to file an anticipatory bail plea in court ended on Saturday. We will file…

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai to entry-level graduates: Some people are painting a very troubled scenario due to AI, and I don;t agree with it because …

At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global job market, and various executives have predicted massive job cuts, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has a reassuring message for the entry-level graduates: the economic future is still bright. In a recent interview, Pichai addressed growing concerns about how AI will impact new graduates entering…

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IPL 2026 Purple Cap: Bhuvneshwar Kumar reclaims top spot with record-breaking feat | Cricket News

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Thursday reclaimed the top spot in the IPL 2026 Purple Cap race for the highest wicket-taker this season. Bhuvneshwar returned impressive figures of 3 for 28 in four overs against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, as he (352) became…

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Why humans once ate dirt and some still do today

One of the most common explanations for geophagy is deficiency. The body may crave minerals, especially iron or calcium, and respond in ways that seem unusual. Scientists have not fully settled the question, but there is a long-standing link between dirt-eating and anemia, pregnancy, and nutritional stress. In some cases, people who eat clay may…

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A new trade hurdle? India engaged with US over Section 301 probe linked to forced labour concerns

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday said it is in touch with the United States regarding a Section 301 investigation linked to concerns over forced labour and excess industrial capacity.Earlier, the Office of the United States trade representative (USTR) named India among countries it believes follow unfair trade practices. Based on its findings, the USTR…

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Bangladesh complete historic 2-0 Test whitewash over Pakistan with 78-run win

Bangladesh complete historic whitewash over Pakistan with 78-run win in Sylhet (Image: ESPNcricinfo) Bangladesh scripted another memorable chapter in their Test cricket journey after defeating Pakistan national cricket team by 78 runs in the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium to seal a dominant 2-0 series whitewash. The victory marked Bangladesh’s second consecutive…

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West Bengal polls: NIA to probe bomb haul in tinderbox Bhangar | India News

NEW DELHI: The govt on Sunday ordered an NIA probe into the seizure of 79 crude bombs the previous day in Bhangar, a minority pocket and flashpoint near Kolkata where TMC is locked in a high-stakes duel with a smaller rival in the April 29 polls. The bomb haul needs to be probed for a…

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