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BMC issues SOP for buildings less than 180 m in place of high-rise committee approval

India, Aug. 5 -- The BMC has issued a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for approving high-rise buildings between 120 and 180 metres on plots of 2,000 square metres or more. The SOP, issued ... Read More


From Kharar to Zirakpur, Mohali crawls as traffic snarls expose road woes

Mohali, Aug. 5 -- Traffic on Mohali roads came to a standstill on Tuesday as traffic snarls stretched across several major intersections, leaving commuters stranded for over an hour, forcing some to d... Read More


Ajinkya Rahane's retirement revived a timeless Indian cricket story: Greatness that flourished in somebody else's shadow

India, Aug. 5 -- Ajinkya Rahane's retirement brought back memories of Melbourne, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and one of Indian cricket's greatest acts of recovery. After India were dismissed for 36 in ... Read More


Ramayana actor Surabhi Das defends Sai Pallavi's 'modern' styling as Sita amid criticism: 'You can't please everyone'

India, Aug. 5 -- The trailer of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana created a huge buzz among audiences. While many appreciated the film's VFX, scale and visuals, a debate also erupted over Sai Pallavi's styling... Read More


Delayed possession, defects turn housing into Chandigarh's top court battles

Chandigarh, Aug. 5 -- Delayed possession of flats, poor construction quality and builders failing to deliver promised amenities have made housing the single largest source of consumer litigation in Ch... Read More


Youth hold immense potential, need to be guided in right direction: Soren

RANCHI, Aug. 5 -- Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday said that youth possess boundless energy and limitless possibilities but need to be guided in the right direction as some antisocial forces are... Read More


2 Chandigarh cops caught taking rRs.r2.5-lakh bribe sent to 14-day CBI remand

Chandigarh, Aug. 5 -- A special CBI court on Tuesday remanded Chandigarh Police inspector Suresh Kumar, in-charge of Bapu Dham police post, and assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Bhagat Ram to 14-day judic... Read More


7 booked for rRs.r6.67-crore loan fraud at Mathadi workers' credit society

India, Aug. 5 -- A Rs.6.67-crore fraud at a cooperative credit society catering to Mathadi workers came to light after workers began receiving EMI notices for loans they said they had never taken. The... Read More


EC extends Delhi SIR exercise deadline again

India, Aug. 5 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday extended the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi, revising the schedule for the exercise and pushing... Read More


AMD stock falls despite earnings beat: Why investors are still worried about AI growth and margins

India, Aug. 5 -- Advanced Micro Devices reported better-than-expected second-quarter results, but investors appeared disappointed because they were expecting an even stronger performance from the chip... Read More