The Centre is considering introducing a ‘durability certificate’ for buildings amid growing concerns over unsafe construction and structural safety. Union housing and urban affairs minister Manohar Lal on Thursday said that the proposal comes after recent instances where courts ordered the demolition of buildings found to be unsafe and unfit for occupation.He also urged builders…
Imagine owning a home with views of a centuries-old fort, a grand palace, or a protected monument. While living close to a piece of history may sound appealing, building near such heritage sites is governed by strict legal rules.To safeguard India’s archaeological and historical treasures, the government has put in place strict regulations governing construction…
Romanch Mahajan (Images/X) An 18-year-old Indian teenager, Romanch Mahajan died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in New York’s Central Park while trying to save his mother. Police said the incident took place during a family carriage ride when the driver stepped away to take a photograph of the group. In that moment, the horse…
Iran’ use of ballistic missiles to cause wanton destruction across West Asia has demonstrated the expanded nature if the use of these weapons and also how it is difficult for most air defence systems to tackle these projectiles hurtling down at hypersonic speeds. The inability of Ukraine to intercept the Russian Oreshnik missile further solidifies…
IPL window likely to be scheduled earlier than usual window. (Image: X) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering a significant scheduling change for the Indian Premier League (IPL), with plans to begin the tournament earlier from the 2027 season. The move is aimed at reducing the impact of extreme weather…
Before becoming a familiar face on Netflix, South Korean actress Jin Ki-joo had what many would consider a dream career. A computer engineering graduate, she worked at Samsung SDS, one of the country’s most prestigious technology companies. However, she eventually left the stable job to pursue acting, a decision that seemed risky at the time….
NEW DELHI: Only three of Shiv Sena (UBT)’s nine Lok Sabha MPs attended the party’s crucial parliamentary meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, intensifying speculation of an imminent split in the Uddhav Thackeray-led outfit. The low turnout came despite the party issuing a three-line whip directing all its MPs to be present at the meeting.Sena…
AI-generated image used for representational purpose. HYDERABAD: A criminal case has been registered against an international passenger for allegedly misbehaving with a cabin crew member aboard a Lufthansa flight on Friday.The incident occurred on board the LH752 Frankfurt-Hyderabad flight which took off from Frankfurt at 1.32 pm (Central European time; 5.02 pm in Indian time)…
ICAI CA Final May 2026 result declared ICAI CA Final May 2026 result: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the Chartered Accountancy (CA) Final May 2026 examination results today, June 18. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check and download their scorecards through the official websites.The result link has…
During the dark days of the Covid pandemic, as the world was locked down, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave his clarion call for Atmanirbhar Bharat. The shining light of this call has since become a mantra in many sectors, in the defence sector self-reliance is fast becoming the cornerstone of policy. The conflicts in West…