Key planning group sets ball rolling for Rishikesh bypass construction

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are struggling at the bottom of the IPL table with only two wins in nine matches, facing Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Chepauk in a crucial match that could impact their playoff hopes. MS Dhoni's return as captain has not reversed CSK's fortunes, and they will rely on emerging players like Ayush Mhatre against a stronger PBKS lineup featuring in-form players like Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen. The pitch at MA Chidambaram...

Astrologer Sidhharrth S Kumaar forecasts significant growth for five zodiac signs between Akshay Tritiya 2025 and 2026. Leo will encounter leadership opportunities and personal breakthroughs, Taurus will focus on wealth creation and professional advancement, Sagittarius will benefit from new partnerships, and Gemini will experience personal development and increased visibility. Additionally, Libra is set for a cycle of spiritual growth and enhanced efficiency, aided by cosmic influences during this transformative period. Full Article

Pakistan's military has dismissed India's accusations linking it to the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, primarily tourists, asserting that India is sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan. Inter-Services Public Relations head Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry presented limited evidence, including the arrest of a suspect allegedly trained in India, while India has also accused Pakistan without disclosing evidence and has responded by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and closing borders. This escalating tension...

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai Appointed as 52nd Chief Justice of India NEW DELHI: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has been appointed the 52nd Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna, and is set to take the oath of office on May 14, administered by President Droupadi Murmu. Born on November 24, 1960, in Amravati, Justice Gavai began his legal career in 1985 and has extensive experience in Constitutional and Administrative Law, serving as a judge...

Listen here:Nature Will Come to You: Ranjit Lal's Journey as a WriterExcerpts from the interview:Q.Ranjit,you’vebeen writing since the 1990s. How did you first find your way into storytelling and publishing?A. Well, I never wanted to be a writer from the start. I liked writing, but I wanted to do automobile design and engineering — health issues stopped that. I began writing for TheTimes of India middle column. I had varied interests — natural history, birds,...

Following a terror attack in Pahalgam, the Jammu and Kashmir government has closed 48 out of 87 tourist destinations in the Kashmir Valley for security reasons, though there is no official confirmation from the tourism department. The closures affect popular sites, including Yusmarg, Tosamaidan, and Gulmarg, while security measures have been intensified in tourist areas like Sonamarg and Dal Lake. The forests department has also shut down all trekking destinations, responding to the heightened security...