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RMC plants temporarily suspend ops, seek clarity on regulatory norms

RMC plants temporarily suspend ops, seek clarity on regulatory norms

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With the Pune RMC (ready-mix concrete) Association announcing a temporary suspension of operations across all RMC plants in the district effective from midnight of April 15 as part of a structured compliance strengthening initiative, there will be no manufacture and dispatch of RMC for a few days; a move likely to impact construction activity across Pune. Also present were members Narendra Pasalkar, Chaitanya Raisoni, Sachin Kate, Narendra Mahajan and Vikram Dhoot. (HT) The announcement was made during a press conference addressed by association president Pradeep Walhekar. Also present were members Narendra Pasalkar, Chaitanya Raisoni, Sachin Kate, Narendra Mahajan and Vikram Dhoot. Explaining the rationale behind the decision, Walhekar said that the industry has been facing increasing regulatory challenges due to lack of uniformity in rules across departments. “The industry has become a soft target for authorities over the past few months. It is very challenging to comply with existing rules as there is no uniformity among various government departments,” he said. Pointing to conflicting directives from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and Pune Municipal …

‘Relatives called us liabilities’: Inside Neeti, Shakti and Mukti Mohan’s 3-storey penthouse with 400 plants, which they bought to ‘pamper’ their parents | Bollywood News

‘Relatives called us liabilities’: Inside Neeti, Shakti and Mukti Mohan’s 3-storey penthouse with 400 plants, which they bought to ‘pamper’ their parents | Bollywood News

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Singer Neeti Mohan and dancers Shakti Mohan and Mukti Mohan recently gave a glimpse inside their stunning three-storey penthouse in Mumbai — a home filled with nearly 400 plants. Interestingly, none of the sisters currently live in the sprawling apartment; it is occupied solely by their parents. Growing up, the Mohan sisters often heard relatives call daughters “liabilities”. Determined to challenge that mindset, the sisters decided to do something extraordinary for their parents so they would never feel the absence of having a son. The luxurious apartment, worth crores, is their gift to their parents — who deeply missed their Delhi-style home while adjusting to Mumbai’s apartment culture. The family recently gave a tour of the 29th-floor penthouse in Kandivali’s Thakur Village to Curly Tales. During the visit, they enjoyed a spread of homemade dishes including Rajasthan’s gatte ki sabzi, Gujarat’s dhokla and dahi bhalla. The Delhi style entrance of the Mohan house. (Photo: Curly Tales/YouTube) Talking about the home, the sisters — who had gathered there after their marriages, with Shakti also having moved …

MHA Orders States To Secure LPG Plants, Crack Down On Black Marketing, Boost Domestic Supply | India News

MHA Orders States To Secure LPG Plants, Crack Down On Black Marketing, Boost Domestic Supply | India News

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Last Updated:March 12, 2026, 13:23 IST States have been asked to monitor local LPG gas cylinder supplies daily and take strict action against violations or black-marketing. Amid LPG Concerns, Union Home Secretary Calls for Daily Monitoring and Public Awareness Amid gas cylinder shortage concerns, The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed states and Union Territories to tighten security at LPG plants, distribution networks, and transport systems, while taking strict action against hoarding or black-marketing of cooking gas cylinders. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan held a two-hour meeting with Chief Secretaries and DGPs of all states and Union Territories to review preparedness and ensure uninterrupted domestic LPG supply. The meeting was attended by senior officials, including secretaries of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Information and Broadcasting, and Consumer Affairs. States and UTs were instructed to tighten security around LPG infrastructure, including bottling plants, distribution networks, and transport vehicles. They were also asked to monitor local supplies daily and take strict action against violations or black-marketing. The Ministry of Home Affairs urged states to launch awareness …

The Secret Night-Life of “Living Fossil” Plants

The Secret Night-Life of “Living Fossil” Plants

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3 min readNew DelhiMar 11, 2026 12:00 AM IST The plant kingdom is utterly fascinating and still has a lot to be discovered. From plants that can attack animals to those that give electric shocks, these botanicals are far from fully understood. One such plant species that has created waves in the botanical community is cycads. These ancient plants can raise their own temperature, like a microwave oven. How cool is that! While the reason for this strange behaviour was previously unknown, it has now been uncovered that they do so to attract insects for pollination. As these plants heat themselves up, an invisible signal is released that helps insects find them in the dark. Interestingly, cycads have existed on Earth since the time of dinosaurs and are often described as “living fossils.” Unlike modern flowering plants that depend on bees or butterflies, cycads are mainly pollinated by beetles. Since beetles are small, nocturnal, and live in dense rainforests, where spotting plants is not easy, this unique heating mechanism comes in handy. Long before insects evolved, cycads …

Karnataka minister directs officials to finalise framework for floating solar power plants on lakes

Karnataka minister directs officials to finalise framework for floating solar power plants on lakes

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Bengaluru, Karnataka Minor Irrigation Minister N S Boseraju on Monday directed officials to examine and finalise the implementation framework for floating solar power plants on lakes based on the feasibility report submitted by BHEL. Karnataka minister directs officials to finalise framework for floating solar power plants on lakes He issued the directions during a review meeting attended by the Secretary of the Minor Irrigation Department, B K Pavitra, Managing Directors of BESCOM Shivashankar and KREDL K P Rudrappaiah, and senior officials. According to a statement issued by the minister’s office, as part of the state government’s push to reduce the rising electricity expenditure of lift irrigation projects and promote green energy, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited had been tasked with preparing a feasibility study on installing floating solar power plants on water bodies. After conducting a detailed study for over six months, BHEL has submitted a feasibility report proposing the installation of a pilot floating solar power project at Somambudi Agrahara Lake in Kolar district, it said. “The project is expected to generate around 100 MW …

PM Modi’s Varanasi Constituency Sets Guinness Record, Plants 2.5 Lakh Saplings In An Hour | India News

PM Modi’s Varanasi Constituency Sets Guinness Record, Plants 2.5 Lakh Saplings In An Hour | India News

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Last Updated:March 01, 2026, 20:31 IST As part of the drive held on March 1, around 2.51 lakh saplings using the Miyawaki plantation method were planted within an hour. Images from the record-setting plantation drive along the banks of the Ganga in Varanasi (Credits: X/@11NDRF) In a major environmental drive, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation on Saturday planted more than 2.5 lakh saplings in under an hour in Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Narendra Modi. The initiative drew participation from over 20,000 residents and has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records. The plantation was carried out in the Domari area near the Ganga riverfront, where authorities are developing a large urban forest named “Namo Van”. The project is spread across nearly 350 bighas of land and aims to boost greenery and biodiversity in the city. As part of the drive held on March 1, around 2.51 lakh saplings using the Miyawaki plantation method were planted within an hour. This surpassed China’s earlier world record of 1.53 lakh saplings planted in the same time period. Officials …

Orry’s Birthday Wish For Deepika Padukone Goes Viral As Actress Plants Sweet Kiss On Him | Bollywood News

Orry’s Birthday Wish For Deepika Padukone Goes Viral As Actress Plants Sweet Kiss On Him | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:January 06, 2026, 04:47 IST Orry shared a hilarious birthday reel with Deepika Padukone that ended with a sweet kiss, leaving fans amused and delighted. Orry shares a light-hearted birthday moment with Deepika Padukone as his wish video goes viral. Social media sensation Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, once again proved why the internet can’t get enough of him. Known for his quirky personality and headline-making appearances, Orry grabbed attention after sharing a hilarious birthday wish for Deepika Padukone that quickly went viral on Instagram. On Sunday, Orry took to his social media handle to post a reel wishing Deepika on her milestone 40th birthday. The video shows Orry hugging the actor when his big-netted shirt hilariously gets stuck to Deepika’s studded top, creating an awkward yet amusing moment. The two burst into laughter as Orry tries to free himself, making the clip instantly relatable and entertaining. Sharing the video, Orry captioned it, “Rubber & glue stuck 2 u @deepikapadukone hbd”. Fans flooded the comment section with heart-eye emojis, laughing reactions and playful …

Russia challenges Trump directly, builds killer fighter jets for Iran across multiple defense plants

Russia challenges Trump directly, builds killer fighter jets for Iran across multiple defense plants

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Published on Dec 01, 2025 12:40 am IST A newly obtained document reveals that Russia is secretly building advanced fighter jets for Iran, including Su-35s and potentially Su-57s. According to UNITED24 Media, production is underway across multiple Russian defense plants, coordinated by the Russian Ministry of Defense. This covert deal could shift regional power dynamics and raise global security concerns.   News / Videos / Russia challenges Trump directly, builds killer fighter jets for Iran across multiple defense plants Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ukraine denounces attacks on power substations vital to nuclear plants | World News

Ukraine denounces attacks on power substations vital to nuclear plants | World News

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In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a news conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP) Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry denounced on Friday what it described as Russian attacks on substations critical to supplying external power for Ukraine’s nuclear power stations. Russia has carried out “targeted strikes on such substations”, a ministry statement issued late on Friday said. Story continues below this ad

Over 50 bighas of Rajasthan ganja plantation seized, over 8,000 plants destroyed

Over 50 bighas of Rajasthan ganja plantation seized, over 8,000 plants destroyed

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In one of the biggest crackdowns on illegal drug trade in Rajasthan, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) in coordination with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) destroyed over 50 bighas of ganja plantations and seized more than 8,000 plants in Udaipur district, officials said on Friday. The drug traffickers were allegedly using tribal regions as a base to grow cannabis and supply it across western and southern Rajasthan, northern Gujarat and Punjab. (AP/Representative) Multiple teams conducted simultaneous raids in the tribal areas of Udaipur, where large-scale illegal cannabis cultivation was underway, IG ATS Vikas Kumar said. Noting that the network had been operating for several years, Kumar added that drug traffickers were using tribal regions as a base to grow cannabis and supply it across western and southern Rajasthan, northern Gujarat and Punjab. The cannabis was allegedly being prepared for distribution ahead of New Year celebrations, but the coordinated action foiled the traffickers’ plans, the officer said. The IG highlighted that the task force had been investigating the source of the increasing cannabis supply in Rajasthan …