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Nagpur: Three years after the September 2023 floods exposed serious gaps in Nagpur’s rainwater drainage system, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has finally moved to prepare a comprehensive stormwater drainage plan for the city.Standing Committee chairperson Shivani Dani Wakhare said a proposal to appoint a project management consultant (PMC) to prepare the detailed project report (DPR) was approved at Friday’s Standing Committee meeting.The DPR will cover nearly 3,000 km of drainage and stormwater drainage networks and is intended to provide a comprehensive framework for managing rainwater across the city. The consultant will be paid around Rs5.03 crore for preparing the…

For Root, the innings victory sealed inside three days against Pakistan was the ideal start to his second spell as captain.It also extended England’s run of wins at Headingley, which began in 2018. Their longest winning streak at another ground is six at Chester-le-Street.The decision for Headingley and Old Trafford to miss out on the 2027 Ashes roster was announced in 2023.But the match allocation has once again come into focus after the schedule for next year’s series was confirmed in July.Nottingham’s Trent Bridge will be the most northerly ground to host a men’s Ashes Test, with Southampton given an…

India’s coach Gautam Gambhir. File | Photo Credit: PTI Indian national coach Gautam Gambhir has backed the three-Test series format, terming it as ideal.Speaking to the media at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground here on Saturday (August 22, 2026), Gambhir said: “A three-Test series gives a chance to a team that has lost the first Test to make a comeback and win the series.“You cannot do that in a two-Test series as the team that lost the first Test, at best, can only draw the series. Remember, it happened with India once after losing the first Test against Australia, the…

Pisces (Feb 20- Mar 20)Daily Prediction says,The day begins with a thoughtful and somewhat uplifting current. You may feel drawn toward meaningful work, guidance, spiritual reflection, learning, or something that gives the day a wider purpose than routine alone. A teacher, elder, mentor, or trusted adviser may say something useful, or you may find clarity through prayer, reading, or a simple conversation that resets your mind. Family support, especially through children or younger people, can also feel encouraging. Their progress or discipline may give you genuine satisfaction.Pisces Horoscope Today: Read our expert astrological predictions to find out what the stars…

Kumar Sangakkara with wife Yehali (Instagram/Canva) Kumar Sangakkara is a name that needs no introduction. Everyone who follows cricket or even who doesn’t, knows the Sri Lankan cricket legend. But what people don’t know is that back in 2008, Kumar Sangakkara along with his wife Yehali bought a house inside Galle Fort, also known as the Dutch Fort or the “Ramparts of Galle”. The couple were already in love with its scenic coastal location, but were not aware of what was inside the fort. When they bought the 120-year old villa, their first look came with an unpleasant surprise because…

Srinagar, Aug 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday inaugurated the Waste to Wonder–Flower Garden and Floriculture Mela at Floriculture Park, Polo View, Srinagar, describing the innovative garden as an effort to demonstrate how discarded materials can be given a new life through creativity, reuse and recycling.The Chief Minister first inaugurated the Floriculture Mela and visited the exhibition showcasing a wide range of floral varieties and products associated with floriculture. He inspected stalls put up by flower growers and farmers from across the districts of Kashmir, featuring ornamental nurseries, interior herbal plants, pots and terrariums, floral décor and gifts, event…

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TikTok agrees to $400 million US settlement over alleged child privacy violations TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance have agreed to pay $400 million to settle a US department of justice lawsuit alleging violations of federal children’s privacy laws. The settlement marks one of the largest recoveries under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (Copra).Under the settlement, TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and a further $100 million after an order is entered vacating an earlier consent decree involving TikTok’s predecessor, Musical.ly, the DOJ said in a release.The justice department had sued TikTok and ByteDance in 2024, alleging that…

Kuldeep Yadav (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed Kuldeep Yadav after the left-arm wrist spinner had a quiet first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Kuldeep managed just one wicket across the two innings, bowling 25 overs in the match. He struggled to find his usual rhythm and control, while Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja did most of the damage to the Sri Lankan batting line-up.But ahead of the second and final Test in Colombo, beginning on Sunday, Gambhir had a clear message for the spinner.“Bowl your best spell, don’t be desperate for…

Thrissur:Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday rejected the CPI’s demand for the deputy leader’s post in the Keralam Assembly, saying it would go to a CPI (M) leader.He accused the UDF government of failing to contain the rise in essential commodity prices during the Onam season.The CPI is the second-largest constituent of the opposition Left Democratic Front.Responding to questions about the CPI’s repeated demand, Vijayan said the appointment of the new deputy leader only required him to send a letter to the Assembly Speaker and made it clear that he would recommend the name of a CPI (M) leader…