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New 6-lane Lucknow Link Expressway to connect Purvanchal to Delhi, check full details
06
Mar
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Business

New 6-lane Lucknow Link Expressway to connect Purvanchal to Delhi, check full details

Noida: Travel between the eastern and western parts of the state is set to become faster and more convenient with the construction of the Lucknow Link Expressway, which will connect the Purvanchal Expressway to the Agra-Lucknow Expressway. Once completed, this new corridor will create a high-speed route from Purvanchal to Delhi, providing relief from long traffic jams. The proposed Lucknow Link Expressway will be approximately 50.94 kilometres long. As a greenfield expressway project, it will be built entirely on new land using modern construction technology.ย  The Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has issued tenders for the project, which…
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ICC confirms match officials for India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup final on Sunday
06
Mar
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Sports

ICC confirms match officials for India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup final on Sunday

Ahmedabad : The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the match officials for the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 between India and New Zealand. The summit clash is scheduled to take place on March 8 (Sunday) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf will serve as the on-field umpires for the high-octane encounter. This is the second consecutive T20 World Cup final for Illingworth, who stood alongside Chris Gaffaney in the final of the 2024 edition between India and South Africa as well. Moreover, he also officiated in the final of the ODI…
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7 Indian architects from history who shaped the way for generations to follow
06
Mar
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Lifestyle

7 Indian architects from history who shaped the way for generations to follow

The history of architecture in India is a history of cultural pluralism, aestheticism and technical ingenuity. Since ancient temple constructors up to contemporary urban designers, there are numerous architects that contributed to the formation of the built environment of the country. Not only did their work shape the skyline of cities, it also shaped architectural thought in the generations to come.A number of Indian architects blended the old design concepts with the new construction methods to come up with architectural designs that are still powerful. They have contributed to iconic state buildings, institutions of learning, cultural sites and city planning…
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Balen Shah: From rapper and engineer to Nepal’s rising political star
06
Mar
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World

Balen Shah: From rapper and engineer to Nepal’s rising political star

Kathmandu: Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen Shah, has emerged as a transformative figure in Nepalese politics, blending his unconventional background as a rapper, structural engineer, and former Kathmandu mayor into a potent challenge against the establishment. At 35, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) senior leader and prime ministerial aspirant first stunned the nation in 2022 by winning the Kathmandu mayoralty as an independent, securing 61,767 votes against candidates from Nepali Congress and CPN-UML. His meteoric trajectory, from underground rap battles to city hall reforms and now national contention in Jhapa-5 against ex-PM KP Sharma Oli, captures a youth-driven revolt…
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Mamata stages sit-in over voter list scrutiny
06
Mar
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Politics

Mamata stages sit-in over voter list scrutiny

Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal and supremo of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), began a sit-in protest at the Metro Channel in Dharmatala on Friday afternoon, alleging that legitimate voters are being excluded from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. ย  According to party leaders, nearly 60 lakh voter names are currently โ€œunder adjudicationโ€ in the scrutiny process, which also includes 5 MLAs of TMC. ย Mamata reached the dharna stage at around 2.05 pm. ย  Addressing supporters, Mamata sharply criticised the Election Commission of India, alleging irregularities in the…
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India not dependent on supplies stuck in Strait of Hormuz, say government sources
06
Mar
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Business

India not dependent on supplies stuck in Strait of Hormuz, say government sources

New Delhi: Amid reports that prolonged disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, regarded as one of the most vital and heavily used maritime routes globally,ย could impact India's energy sector, government sources on Friday said that the country has energy supplies from different parts of the world and is not dependent on supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz. India imports about 88 per cent of the crude oil it needs - the raw material for fuels such as petrol and diesel - with more than 50 per cent supplied by Middle Eastern countries and transiting the narrow Strait…
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Justin Timberlake blocks release of DWI arrest video
06
Mar
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Entertainment

Justin Timberlake blocks release of DWI arrest video

In a legal move that buys him time amid ongoing scrutiny, pop star Justin Timberlake has temporarily blocked the public release of body camera footage tied to his 2024 drunk-driving arrest. ย  According to reports, a judge in New York's Suffolk County granted a temporary restraining order on Thursday preventing the release of the footage recorded during Timberlake's arrest by the Sag Harbour Village Police Department. ย  The decision was issued by Joseph Farneti, a Suffolk County judge. The order means officials in Sag Harbour, New York, will have until April 9 to present documentation explaining their efforts to release…
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ICC announces eight nominees for T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament, only one Indian in list
06
Mar
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Sports

ICC announces eight nominees for T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament, only one Indian in list

Mumbai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday, March 6, unveiled the eight nominees for the T20 World Cup 2026 Player of the Tournament award. Among them, Sanju Samson is the only Indian cricketer to receive a nomination. The keeper-batter had been dropped from the playing XI earlier in the tournament, but a tactical change brought the Kerala batter back into the side. He returned during the clash against Zimbabwe and has been impressive ever since. In the Super Eights match against the Chevrons, the 31-year-old scored a brisk 24 before producing a stunning unbeaten 97 against West Indies in…
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Indonesia moves to ban social media for children under 16
06
Mar
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World

Indonesia moves to ban social media for children under 16

Jakarta: Indonesia has introduced a new rule that will stop children younger than 16 from having accounts on several popular social media platforms. The regulation was signed on Friday by the countryโ€™s Minister for Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid. The minister said the government had approved a regulation aimed at protecting young users from potential risks on digital platforms. Under the new measure, minors below the age of 16 will not be allowed to create or maintain accounts on platforms considered high-risk. These platforms include widely used services such as YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and…
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Jasprit Bumrah is not just a once-in-a-generation bowler but century kind of bowler: Sunil Gavaskar
06
Mar
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Sports

Jasprit Bumrah is not just a once-in-a-generation bowler but century kind of bowler: Sunil Gavaskar

Mumbai: Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah once again proved to be the vital cog as India beat England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Chasing 254 runs, the Harry Brook-led side were very much in the contest till the end but Indiaโ€™s death bowling once again proved vital as the Men in Blue got the job done, winning by just seven runs. Going into the last six overs, England needed 82 runs, which kept both teams in the hunt. Jacob Bethell looked ruthless in the middle and that kept India in…
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