Need to involve urban & transport planner in highway projects passing through cities & towns: Experts

Experts at an IIT-Delhi conference emphasized the necessity of involving urban and transport planners in highway projects within urban areas. Virendra Kumar Paul highlighted concerns about highway engineers' ability to assess detailed project reports (DPRs). SPA and IIT-Delhi proposed pilot projects to evaluate DPRs and suggested establishing a Centre of Excellence for crash investigation.

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'He advised me to wait': Kangana's clarification on absence from flood-hit Mandi after Jairam Thakur's 'those not concerned' jibe

A BJP feud surfaces in flood-hit Himachal Pradesh as MP Kangana Ranaut claims Jairam Thakur advised her to delay visiting Mandi due to connectivity issues, contradicting his earlier criticism of her absence. Chief Minister Sukhu seized on the apparent discord between the two leaders. The state government announced relief measures for affected families, including rental assistance and food supplies.

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2nd batch of 5,246 Amarnath pilgrims starts from Jammu base camp

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Shivraj Chouhan says 5 lakh PMAY beneficiaries in J&K to be provided houses soon

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that nearly five lakh homeless individuals in Jammu and Kashmir will soon receive housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. With Chief Minister Omar Abdullah present, Chouhan highlighted the near completion of existing allotments and plans for verification of newly identified beneficiaries.

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Here’s how flight surgeons are monitoring Ax-4 crew, with India in the loop

Axiom-4 astronauts, including Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, are under close medical observation during their ISS mission. Axiom Space flight surgeons prioritize their well-being through telehealth check-ins and personalized care. Indian doctors are also participating, gaining valuable experience for India's human spaceflight program, fostering international cooperation in space medicine.

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Tejas-Mk-1A roll out from Nashik this month, Astra firing likely in Aug: HAL CMD

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to roll out the first LCA Tejas Mk1A from its Nashik plant by July-end, with Astra missile testing planned for early August. Despite engine supply challenges from GE and radar integration delays, HAL is pushing forward, aiming to deliver 12 aircraft this year.

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J&K medical council speeds up docs’ registration, says action will be taken against unregistered practice

The Jammu and Kashmir Medical Council (JKMC) has accelerated the issuance of registration certificates to doctors, issuing 1,688 in the last two months. This initiative addresses concerns about unregistered practitioners in healthcare. JKMC President S Muhammad Salim Khan emphasized that registration is mandatory for all doctors practicing in J&K, aiming to ensure qualified professionals treat patients.

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Manmohan Singh honoured: Bengaluru City University gets his name; Karnataka approves Rs 3,400 crore works

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Shukla In space: Benefits far outweigh cost, says Isro chief

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Quad meeting: Pahalgam terror attack was economic warfare, says Jaishankar; rules out yielding to nuclear blackmail

S. Jaishankar characterized the Pahalgam terror attack as economic warfare aimed at crippling Kashmir's tourism and inciting communal violence. India, undeterred by nuclear threats, retaliated against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK through Operation Sindoor. Jaishankar emphasized zero tolerance for terrorism, dismissing nuclear blackmail and asserting India's right to respond to cross-border attacks, referencing historical incidents and recent retaliations.

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Lone sets up new alliance with Jamaat ‘proxy’, speaks of ‘shared pain’

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Torrent Pharma becomes India’s 5th largest drugmaker

Torrent Pharma's acquisition of JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals propels it to become India's fifth-largest pharmaceutical company, capturing a 4.6% market share. This deal significantly strengthens Torrent's position in the cardiac therapy market, overtaking Sun Pharma with nearly 11% share. The acquisition boosts Torrent's presence in key therapeutic areas, with consolidated revenues exceeding Rs 15,000 crore.

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