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Jewar Airport: Check connectivity, transport links and facilities for passengers

Jewar Airport: Check connectivity, transport links and facilities for passengers

As the initial phase of the project is underway, let's take a look at how well the airport will be connected and what features will be available to air travellers. Noida: The Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, is expected to be inaugurated in a couple of days. As one of India's largest greenfield airports, the NIA, also known as Jewar airport, will significantly boost air connectivity for Delhi-NCR and western UP. Moreover, NIA has been designed to ease congestion at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. As the initial phase of the project is underway, let's take a…
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Laura Wolvaardt misses Harmanpreet Kaur’s World Cup record by just two runs

Laura Wolvaardt misses Harmanpreet Kaur’s World Cup record by just two runs

Laura Wolvaardtโ€™s stunning 169 off 143 powered South Africa to 320 in the Womenโ€™s World Cup semi-final against England, falling just two runs short of Harmanpreet Kaurโ€™s record. England crumbled to 1/3 early, leaving Sciver-Brunt and others with a massive chase ahead. Guwahati: South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt produced a sensational innings, smashing 169 runs off just 143 balls against England in the Womenโ€™s ODI World Cup semi-final at the Baraspara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Despite wickets tumbling around her, the 26-year-old stood firm and delivered one of the finest World Cup performances in history. Wolvaardt came agonizingly close to…
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‘Will push them back into caves’: Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif threatens to ‘obliterate’ Afghan Taliban

‘Will push them back into caves’: Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif threatens to ‘obliterate’ Afghan Taliban

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's warning came soon after the four-day peace talks in Istanbul failed to yield any result regarding Pakistan's main demand that the Taliban should take action against militants using Afghanistan's soil for militancy in Pakistan. Islamabad: Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday issued a stark warning to the Afghan Taliban, threatening to "obliterate" them and drive them "back to the caves" if another terror attack occurs on Pakistani soil,ย as relations between the two neighbours plummet following the collapse of peace talks. Asif's warning, posted on social media, came shortly after a four-day dialogue in Istanbul…
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7 Minimalist Indian baby names for your little girl

7 Minimalist Indian baby names for your little girl

Meaning: โ€œmoonโ€Soma is a name of serene beauty and deep spiritual resonance. In Sanskrit, it means โ€œmoon,โ€ a symbol of calm, purity, and renewal. The name evokes a sense of peace, introspection, and soft radiance. Soma feels poetic and rare, ideal for parents drawn to names with quiet strength and mystic charm. Itโ€™s gentle, luminous, and timeless, much like moonlight itself.
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Lakshmi Mittal’s energy firm suspends Russian oil purchases, citing US sanctions

Lakshmi Mittal’s energy firm suspends Russian oil purchases, citing US sanctions

HMEL, the equal joint venture of Mital group and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), the first Indian company to officially state that it will not buy Russian crude after the US imposed sanctions on large oil producers of Russia. New Delhi: Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal's energy joint venture, HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd (HMEL), on Wednesday announced that it has suspended further purchases of Russian crude oil in view of the recent sanctions. HMEL, an equal partnership between the Mittal Group and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), has become the first Indian refiner to formally declare that it will halt Russian oil…
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KL Rahul reveals complaining about Kevin Pietersen to his wife, ‘He’s very rude, please tell your husband’

KL Rahul reveals complaining about Kevin Pietersen to his wife, ‘He’s very rude, please tell your husband’

KL Rahul has revealed an interesting story about complaining about Kevin Pietersen to his wife while on dinner. Both Rahul and Pietersen shared the Delhi Capitals dressing room during the previous edition of the Indian Premier League. New Delhi: India cricketer KL Rahul played for the Delhi Capitals for the first time this year in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kevin Pietersen was appointed the mentor of the franchise ahead of the tournament and this is when he shared the dressing room with Rahul, who has now revealed a hilarious behind-the-scenes story from his playful banter with the England legend.…
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Adhikari rejects Mamataโ€™s claim, denies NRC link to man’s suicide

Adhikari rejects Mamataโ€™s claim, denies NRC link to man’s suicide

A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of spreading fear over the National Register of Citizens (NRC) following the alleged suicide of a man near Kolkata, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari claimed on Wednesday that the death was unrelated to the NRC issue.Adhikari said the deceased, Pradeep Kar (57), whose body was found hanging at his residence in Panihati, North 24 Parganas district, on Tuesday, had his name in the 2002 electoral rolls and had voted in that yearโ€™s assembly elections in the Panihati constituency.Adhikari, a senior BJP leader and staunch critic of…
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At least 64 dead in Brazil as police launch largest-ever crackdown on Rio de Janeiro drug gang

At least 64 dead in Brazil as police launch largest-ever crackdown on Rio de Janeiro drug gang

Brazilian security forces launched a massive daylong operation on drug gangs in Rio de Janeiro's favelas, setting off fierce gun battles, in what officials called one of the largest and most violent police actions in recent years. Rio de Janeiro: Around 2,500 Brazilian police officers and soldiers on Tuesday carried out a major operation against a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro, resulting in intense gun battles that left at least 60 suspects and four police officers dead, officials said. A total of 81 suspects were arrested during the raid. The large-scale crackdown, involving helicopters and armored vehicles, targeted the…
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Soil of Success: From a bank clerk to founder of India’s largest agri enterprise, journey of Anil Kumar SG

Soil of Success: From a bank clerk to founder of India’s largest agri enterprise, journey of Anil Kumar SG

The Samunnati Foundation delivers governance, sustainability, and advisory support, helping FPOs (farmers producer organisations) evolve into resilient institutions. New Delhi: From a banking clerk to the founder of Samunnati, Indiaโ€™s largest agri-enterprise, Anil Kumar SG's trajectory is an inspiring pivot. Kumar started his career at a bank counter, but soon realised there was more he had to do. After seeing that farmers, the backbone of Indiaโ€™s economy, were denied formal credit due to a lack of collateral and institutional backing, he decided to bring about structural transformation in India's agricultural system. This fueled the establishment of Samunnati. The enterprise moved…
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Laura Wolvaardt becomes first South Africa captain to register major milestone in ODI World Cup

Laura Wolvaardt becomes first South Africa captain to register major milestone in ODI World Cup

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt made a well-deserved century against England in the ongoing ODI World Cup semi-final. She reached the milestone in 115 balls. With that, she became the first South Africa women's captain to score a century in World Cup history. Guwahati: Laura Wolvaardt etched her name in history by becoming the first South African captain, and only the fourth player overall, to score a century in a Womenโ€™s ODI World Cup. She achieved this remarkable feat during the high-stakes semi-final against England at the Baraspara Stadium in Guwahati. With South Africa in need of a strong start,…
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