Air Quality Body Takes Steps In Punjab, Haryana To Fight Air Pollution In NCR
The CAQM is tackling north India's winter smog by mandating brick kilns to use paddy straw pellets and addressing open municipal waste fires. These measures aim to reduce pollution, enhance rural economies, and align with renewable energy goals.
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Iran Unable To Reopen Hormuz As It Lost Track Of Mines Planted To Block Route
- Iran cannot fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz due to unlocated mines it laid in the waterway
- The mines were placed "haphazardly", with some allowed to drift, complicating their recovery
- Iran warned ships could hit sea mines but allowed passage for vessels paying a toll
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The BJP's Push For Uniform Civil Code Over The Years
- BJP promises Uniform Civil Code implementation in West Bengal if voted to power
- Uttarakhand first state to implement UCC, followed by Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh plans
- BJP faced coalition challenges on UCC, leading to state-level strategic approach
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Behind Islamabad Talks: Why JD Vance Was Chosen To Negotiate With Iran
- Vice President JD Vance leads historic US-Iran talks amid ongoing war tensions
- Vance is seen by Iran as an anti-war figure suitable for delicate negotiations
- He meets Iran's top leaders today in the highest US-Iran face-to-face talks since 1979
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French Government Ditching Windows For Linux To Reduce Dependency On US Tech
- France will replace Windows with Linux on government computers to boost digital sovereignty
- The shift starts with the Interministerial Directorate for Digital Affairs (DINUM) and other agencies
- Each ministry must create a plan by fall to reduce reliance on non-European digital suppliers
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What Pregnant Women Should Eat To Improve Maternal And Foetal Health
- Pregnant women should eat varied fruits and vegetables daily for vitamins and fibre
- Include whole grains in meals to provide energy, B-vitamins, iron, and reduce constipation
- Consume high-quality proteins like eggs, fish, lentils, and nuts for baby's growth and repair
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Yuvraj Singh Ditched Porsche For BMW M5 On Lalit Modi's 6 Sixes Promise
- Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes off Stuart Broad in the 2007 T20 World Cup in Durban
- Lalit Modi promised a Porsche 911 to any Indian hitting six sixes in the tournament
- Yuvraj asked Modi for the Porsche but eventually chose a BMW M5 instead
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KKR Told To Give Gautam Gambhir 'Stock Options' To 'Lure' Him Back
- Lalit Modi supports bringing Gautam Gambhir back to Kolkata Knight Riders in a long-term role
- Modi suggests incentivising Gambhir with equity options similar to Shane Warne's Rajasthan Royals deal
- Gambhir led KKR to IPL titles in 2012 and 2014 and was part of the 2024 title-winning setup as mentor
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Old Manali vs New Manali, Which Place Better Suits Your Travel Plans?
- Old Manali offers a calm charm unlike the busier New Manali.
- Old manli is ideal for travellers who enjoy solitude, morning walks, and soaking in scenic surroundings.
- New Manali also offers scenic mountain views, but the experience is more urban.
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