National building standards to replace codes in April; experts raise concerns about fire safety
Building under construction. (Representative image) New Delhi: The National Building Code (NBC) will be replaced by the National Building Standards (NBS) by the end of April, giving powers to states and municipal bodies on matters such as development…
Delhi High Commission directs Tamil media to remove defamatory content against Isha Foundation, Sadhguru
this delhi high court An interim order was issued on Thursday directing Tamil media Nakkheeran Media to remove defamatory videos and articles published against Isha Foundation and Sadhguru, according to a press release.The Isha Foundation welcomed the…
‘Riot-like situation’: Rahul Gandhi targets BJP over fears of Delhi Eid violence; HC orders police to step up security
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP-led Delhi government of orchestrating a “riot-like” situation in the national capital, referring to fears of Eid violence in the wake of Uttam Nagar Tarun’s…
Here’s how participants can prepare for the Times Internet Delhi Half Marathon
Signing up for a competition is often the point where fitness stops being an idea and becomes a commitment. The date appears on the calendar, the distance suddenly becomes real, and preparations begin, sometimes carefully planned, sometimes…
‘Russia sowing discord’: Kyiv denies anti-India plot, seeks fair investigation into detention of six Ukrainians
New Delhi: Ukraine on Thursday called for a transparent and impartial investigation into the detention of six Ukrainian nationals in Mizoram state, firmly rejecting any suggestion of involvement in terror activities and accusing Russia of trying to…
Evening News Report: Iran attacks Saudi Aramco and Kuwait refineries; Sensex drops around 2,500 points More
Following the Israeli attack on South Pars, Iran attacked energy bases in the region, including facilities linked to Saudi Aramco, and warned of “uncontrollable consequences” around the world as oil prices soared. A projectile landed just…
India buys LPG from Russia? MEA says it will ensure “fuel needs of people are met”
NEW DELHI: New Delhi is trying to purchase LPG from various places to expand its energy supply options amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told a weekly press…
8 years on, food regulator still only consults on front-of-pack labeling
Nearly eight years after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched the first draft regulations on front-of-pack labeling (FOPL) of packaged food for comments and suggestions in 2018, the agency is yet to finalize the…
‘Cautious stance’: Tharoor breaks with Congress; backs govt to resolve Middle East crisis
New Delhi: Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor on Thursday once again took a different position from his party and other opposition parties and supported the center’s position on the ongoing U.S.-Israeli and Iranian conflicts in the Middle…