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Nitin Gadkari-led ministry backs IIT technology of using waste plastic in bitumen for national highways; India’s first NH-44 pilot stretch laid, new method could cut bitumen use 4% and costs 20%

The technology used to produce premium-quality Waste Plastic Modified Bitumen was developed by IIT (BHU). (Image for representative purpose only) In a first for the road sector, the Nitin Gadkari-led Road Transport Ministry has used waste plastic in a wet mix with bitumen to construct a bituminous stretch of a national highway. The initiative could…

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Asian Games: India script history vs Sri Lanka, bowl out opposition for sub-50 total in T20Is for first time | Cricket News

Jasprit Bumrah, centre, celebrates with Axar Patel, right, and Washington Sundar after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Sineth Jayawardena during the second semifinal between India and Sri Lanka, at the 20th Asian Games, in Nisshin, Japan. (PTI) India bowled Sri Lanka out for 45 in the Asian Games men’s cricket semifinal in Nisshin, Japan,…

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Shruti Haasan recalls accidental acting debut in Kamal Haasan’s ‘Hey Ram’, says she ‘wanted to write’: ‘I always wanted to be behind the camera’ |

Picture Credit: Instagram Shruti Haasan recently opened up about how she entered the world of acting almost by accident. Speaking at the India Today South Conclave 2026 in Kochi on Wednesday, the actor revealed that she had initially wanted to work behind the camera and pursue writing rather than acting. Shruti Haasan reveals how she…

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Roger Federer’s foundation has helped expand early education across Southern Africa; in 2025, one South African initiative alone reached 300,000 children | International Sports News

Roger Federer (Getty Images) Roger Federer’s legacy is no longer limited to tennis courts, Grand Slam trophies and records. Through the Roger Federer Foundation, the Swiss great has spent years helping children gain access to better early education. His work in Southern Africa has grown into a long-running effort involving schools, teachers, families, local organisations…

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Donald Trump Economic Approval: Trouble ahead of midterm elections? Americans are turning against Donald Trump’s handling of economy, prices

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: Reuters) Americans are increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy and rising prices, with a new poll showing a sharp drop in his economic approval and a majority blaming his policies for persistently high costs.Only 17% of US adults approve of Trump’s handling of…

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Why stock market was down today? Rs 6 lakh crore wiped out; Sensex, Nifty suffer worst losing streak in 25 years

Bloodbath at Dalal Street NEW DELHI: Dalal Street suffered its worst and longest losing streak in nearly 25 years, with investors losing over Rs 6 lakh crore. Benchmark indices came under heavy selling pressure on Thursday, with BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 falling more than 1% as persistent foreign investor outflows, rising US bond yields…

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Nitesh Siwach ends long wait, wins silver in Greco-Roman wrestling at Asian Games | Asian Games 2026 News

Nitesh Siwach (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Nitesh Siwach’s wait for a Greco-Roman wrestling gold medal at the Asian Games will continue after he settled for silver following a defeat to Japan’s Yuri Nakazato on Thursday.Nitesh was beaten 0-4 by the local favourite in the men’s 97kg final.The Indian tried to take control early with…

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Nithilan Saminathan calls Vijay Sethupathi starrer ‘Baththa’ a ‘beautiful film’, Puri Jagannadh praises his choices: ‘Actor who chooses stories that bring out something new’ | Tamil Movie News

Vijay Sethupathi and Lijomol Jose-starrer ‘Baththa’ has begun its theatrical run to positive early reactions, with the Balaji Tharaneetharan directorial drawing appreciation for its emotional storytelling and performances. The film has now received praise from filmmaker Nithilan Saminathan, who previously directed Sethupathi in Maharaja, as well as Telugu filmmaker Puri Jagannadh, who is set to…

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Gandhi Jayanti 2026: Happy Gandhi Jayanti 2026: Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Images, Facebook & Whatsapp status

Every year on October 2, the country pauses to remember Mahatma Gandhi, the man whose quiet, unshakeable belief in truth and non-violence somehow managed to shake an empire loose from its grip on India. Gandhi Jayanti isn’t just a public holiday marked with a day off work, it’s meant to be a moment of genuine…

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Pete Hegseth to cut generals & admirals in US military by 20%; Pentagon to create new drone command

Pete Hegseth, Defence Secretary, US. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans to cut the number of generals and admirals in the US military by 20 per cent, while unveiling a new four-star command focused on autonomous and robotic warfare.According to news agency AP, Hegseth made the announcements during his “State of the Force”…

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