Section of a balcony collapsed at a luxury apartment complex in Gurgaon on Thursday morning after heavy rain GURGAON: A section of a balcony collapsed at a luxury apartment complex in Gurgaon on Thursday morning after heavy rain, raising fresh concerns over the structural safety of the residential project.No injuries were reported, police said.The incident…
India is dotted with numerous famous temples which are dedicated to Lord Ganesha. In most of these shrines, we can see Ganesha seated on his faithful mouse, holding four arms and a single trunk. But did you know there is a temple in Pune’s Somwar Peth which challenges the familiar image of the beloved deity….
The latest round of job cuts at Microsoft has affected employees across different parts of the business, including long-serving figures who helped shape some of Xbox’s best-known features. Among those leaving is Kevin LaChapelle, Vice President of Xbox Platform, whose departure brings to a close a career spanning 37 years at the company. His announcement…
The latest trend reflects a new phase in the restructuring of India’s IT services industry, which is valued at over $315 billion. (AI image) Silent layoffs and job cuts are becoming the new norm in India’s technology and software services industry. As a result, as many as 35,000 jobs could be cut during the current…
The UAE’s Federal National Council (FNC) has passed a draft federal law aimed at strengthening the protection of the nation’s cultural heritage, imposing strict penalties that include fines of up to Dh10 million and prison sentences for offences such as damage, theft, and smuggling of heritage assets.The measure was approved during the council’s 13th session…
Former England captain Ben Stokes has reignited speculation surrounding his retirement with a cryptic two-word social media post after reports emerged that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is investigating the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over footage of his retirement announcement.Stokes, who announced his decision to retire from international cricket during the Trent Bridge…
Mangrove forests rank among the world’s most valuable coastal ecosystems, shielding communities from storms, storing vast amounts of carbon and providing nurseries for countless marine species. For decades, scientists warned that these unique forests were disappearing faster than many tropical rainforests because of coastal development, aquaculture and pollution. Now, new satellite observations from Nasa present…
Heatwave grips UK as 36C forecast and NHS faces rising demand / Image – file Large parts of the United Kingdom are enduring another spell of extreme summer weather, with temperatures expected to climb well above 30°C and potentially reach 35–36°C in parts of England by the end of the week. Weather forecasters say the…
The figures come as Europe grapples with one of its most severe early summer heatwaves on record Germany recorded an estimated 5,120 heat-related deaths so far this year. The majority of the deaths occurred during the intense weather in late June, according to the country’s public health agency.The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) said in its…
MUMBAI: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar visited deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde’s office in Vidhan Bhavan on Wednesday, creating a stir in Mumbai’s political circles.Shinde was said to have left the state cabinet meeting early to meet Pawar. He greeted Pawar in his office, and the two were said to have had a conversation. Separately,…