Thinking of owning a home in Delhi through a DDA scheme? Here’s a simple guide to help you understand the application process, eligibility, and key details you should know before applying.The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is a statutory body responsible for the planned development of Delhi, including housing, land management, and urban infrastructure. It undertakes...
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Watch: Oil India discovers natural gas deposit in Andaman basin; Puri hails find
Natural gas discovery Oil India Limited discovered the presence of natural gas in an exploratory well drilled in the Andaman Sea, marking a significant development in India’s offshore exploration efforts, announced union minister for petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Puri.The discovery has been made in the “Sri Vijayapuram-3” well, located about 15 km off the...
Crisis on int’l space stn: Astronauts told to prepare for evacuation as air leaks worsen
Image: Nasa Astronauts aboard the International Space Station were directed to take shelter in their docked spacecraft on Friday and prepare for a possible evacuation after an air leak in the Russian segment of the orbital outpost showed signs of worsening.Nasa mission control instructed the four members of the Crew-12 mission aboard the International Space...
Fuel-saving push, rising costs: Is public transport affordable enough?
Fuel-saving push, rising costs: Is public transport affordable enough? As fuel prices remain vulnerable to global events and governments continue urging citizens to use public transport, a practical question arises: how affordable is public transport in India today?While buses, metros and local trains are generally far cheaper than private vehicles, commuters often face additional costs...
7.6L volunteers within hours: Annamalai’s ‘political movement’ becomes an instant hit
NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai’s newly launched political movement, “We The Leaders”, appears to have struck an immediate chord, attracting more than 7 lakh volunteers within hours of its launch after he formally quit the BJP on Friday.Calling on people passionate about “education, health, sustainability, or youth leadership” to join, Annamalai...
He feared he couldn’t compete with AI: Indian family dumps American Dream, leaves US after tragedy
Anand was an H-1B visa holder. With Anand gone, his wife’s H4 status collapsed. A mother with her two children decided to return to India, leaving their property in Texas after a massive tragedy struck them last year. The story of Priya Narayanaswamy, who came to India this April, emerged in a report by Bloomberg...
BCCI confirms timings of India squad announcement for UK tour
Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the men’s selection committee will meet on Saturday to finalise India’s squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of Ireland and England.According to a BCCI release, the selection meeting will be held at the board’s...
Watch: Trump takes swipe at Indian journalist, sparks racism row
US President Donald Trump questioned the nationality of an Indian journalist before taking his question during a press interaction at the White House on Friday.As the journalist prepared to inquire the US president’s relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump asked, “Are you from India by any chance? Huh? I thought you were from Germany.”“I...
CBSE denies ‘data breach’ despite repeated cyber attacks for past 3 days; files complaint
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday denied any “data breach” claims after it alleged “repeated cyber attacks for the past 3 days” on its online portal. It filed a complaint with the Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit of Delhi Police.“The portal, launched on 2nd June 2026 to facilitate...
‘Pakistan must vacate’: India slams election plans in POK’s ‘Gilgit-Baltistan’
File photo (ANI) NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Friday lodged a “strong protest” over Pakistan’s plans to hold general elections in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir’s Gilgit-Baltistan assembly. “The Government of India lodged a strong protest with Pakistan regarding the latter’s plans to hold “General Elections” to the so-called ‘Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly’, in the Indian territories...
