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Why India is betting $1.2 billion on homegrown tunnel boring machines and other construction equipment

Vikrant Kharwar03 mins

The plan will also include local value-addition targets for machines that are currently fully imported (representative image) India is set to approve a $1.2-billion incentive scheme for manufacturing high-value and technologically advanced construction and infrastructure equipment, as the government seeks to reduce the country’s dependence on China for critical machinery, according to two government sources…

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DU allows colleges to offer UG admission based on Class 12 marks; check colleges, courses here

Vikrant Kharwar03 mins

DU allows colleges to offer UG admission based on Class 12 marks The University of Delhi (DU) has allowed select colleges to begin undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session based on Class 12 marks instead of Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores. The admissions will be based on merit. However, candidates will have to…

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Shahid Kapoor wraps Italy holiday, jumps back into ‘Farzi 2’ shoot in Mumbai – Reports |

Vikrant Kharwar02 mins

Shahid Kapoor is officially back in action for ‘Farzi 2’. Fresh off a holiday, the actor has stepped straight into a demanding shoot schedule, picking up where the breakout debut season left off. The first season became a crime thriller hit, largely due to his standout performance. ‘Farzi 2’ resumes shoot in Mumbai According to…

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Delhi Construction Ban: Delhi government orders construction ban for 42 days to tackle winter air pollution | India News

Vikrant Kharwar03 mins

File photo: Delhi air pollution (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Construction activities in Delhi will be completely banned from December 10 to January 20 as part of the government’s measures to control air pollution during the winter season, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday. In a post on X, Gupta urged people to report violations,…

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In 1962, five pet mute swans escaped in Maryland; within four decades their descendants neared 4,000 and were eating 10.5 million pounds of Chesapeake Bay grasses a year

Vikrant Kharwar04 mins

The exotic mute swan has increased its population size in Chesapeake Bay to approximately 4,500 since 1962. In 1962, five mute swans escaped from an estate in Talbot County, Maryland. More than four decades later, their descendants had grown to nearly 4,000 in the Chesapeake Bay region. As their numbers rose across the Chesapeake Bay…

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World’s most powerful: Indian Railways eyes 35 hydrogen trains; looks at cheaper green fuel

Vikrant Kharwar03 mins

PM Narendra Modi had last month flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train. Within a month of launching its first hydrogen-powered train, Indian Railways is now looking for cheaper green hydrogen options to expand operations. Indian Railways is considering several measures to expand the pool of green hydrogen suppliers and bring down procurement expenses, including providing…

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Inside India nets in Colombo: Intent, big sixes and footwork, Shubman Gill’s plan against spin | Cricket News

Vikrant Kharwar05 mins

Shubman Gill walks out to bat at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo. (Photo Courtesy: Sahil Malhotra) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Team India captain Shubman Gill stepped out off the 28th delivery he faced in Galle and followed it up with an early sweep in the second innings. While the connection wasn’t ideal when…

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Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand end India’s 15-year wait, assure World Championships medal | Badminton News

Vikrant Kharwar02 mins

India’s Gayatri Gopichand Pullela, right, and Treesa Jolly (AP Photo) India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a World Championships medal after producing a superb comeback victory over China’s Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian in the women’s doubles quarterfinals on Friday.The unseeded Indian pair fought for 69 minutes before overcoming their Chinese opponents…

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