Water intrusion can weaken concrete, promote mould, and accelerate structural decay. Signs such as damp basements, bubbling paint, soft flooring, or deteriorating concrete often indicate underlying moisture problems that threaten long-term stability and must be resolved quickly to avoid major repairs. Such structural flaws usually do not suddenly happen but rather progress gradually due to…
NEW DELHI: Iceland PM Kristrún Frostadóttir drew attention to the word “sambandh,” noting its linguistic and emotional resonance between India and Iceland. Speaking during the India-Nordic Summit on Tuesday, the remarks came in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s use of the word where he highlighted that in several Nordic languages, the word had the…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: CSK/IPL) As Chennai Super Kings prepare to face Mumbai Indians at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on April 23, 2026, the biggest question surrounding the clash is simple: Will MS Dhoni return to action?A definitive decision on Dhoni’s participation will only be made just before the toss on matchday. While he has…
NEW DELHI: India has succeeded in bringing 21.7 million hectares of degraded land under restoration against its target of restoring 26 million hectares by 2030 as per its voluntary global commitment, shows the country’s second progress report on the Bonn Challenge released on the world day to combat desertification and drought on Wednesday.Among states, Telangana…
NEW DELHI: Crude oil prices are expected to soften significantly in 2026 and may touch $50 per barrel by June, an analysis by SBI Research showed on Monday. The deceleration is likely to be faster which could have a positive impact on inflation and growth, it added.The report said that the US Energy Information Administration…
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 city slip out The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the city intimation slip for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. This update is important for lakhs of students who will appear for the January session of the engineering entrance exam. The city intimation slip tells candidates the city where their…
9-year-old social media star Brie Bird, who inspired millions through her health journey, has passed away after a five-year battle with stage-4 cancer. Brie was living with a recurring form of Neuroblastoma cancer. She died on Thursday December 11, 2025. Her family shared the news of her demise on Instagram. The young influencer documented her…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Saturday urged over 61,000 newly-recruited personnel to reflect on the difficulties they faced while dealing with govt offices over the past 5-7 years, and to ensure citizens don’t encounter similar problems during their tenure.The PM was virtually addressing the 18th edition of Rozgar Mela at 45 locations. “India is…
Kuldeep Yadav (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Who wants to sit on the bench and watch teammates take the field? Who doesn’t want to see his name on the team sheet? It can be frustrating for any player. But Kuldeep Yadav handled it with remarkable calm.Whether it was carrying drinks, relaying the coach’s messages, bringing out…
BPSC 71st PT result: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has formally announced the results for its highly anticipated 71st Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination (PT). The Commission confirmed the declaration of results through an official tweet shared on the social media platform X.Candidates are advised to access their results via the official website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in. The…