National Building Standards to replace Code by April; Experts raise concerns over fire safety matters | India News

Under construction building. ( Representational image) NEW DELHI: The National Building Code (NBC) will be replaced by a National Building Standard (NBS) by April-end, giving states and municipal bodies rights over matters such as development control norms, fire safety and administration. This would be done as land and buildings fall under their jurisdiction.The Cabinet Secretariat…

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Strait Of Hormuz: ‘To ensure safe passage’: European powers, Japan back Hormuz security effort; condemn Iran’s attacks on shipping

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Six major powers, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan, said on Thursday they are ready to support efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict in the Gulf continues to disrupt one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.In a joint statement, the…

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‘Riot-like conditions’: Rahul Gandhi targets BJP over Delhi Eid violence fear; HC orders police to amp up security | India News

NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi accused Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in Delhi of orchestrating a “riot-like” situation in the national capital, referring to the fear of violence on Eid after Uttam Nagar Tarun murder case. Moreover, Delhi high court issued directions to the police to make adequate arrangements in Uttam…

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‘Not putting troops’: Trump on deploying soldiers in Iran; warns Netanyahu not to attack Tehran gas fields

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said the America would not deploy ground troops in Iran, weeks after launching large-scale missile and air strikes alongside Israel.“If I were, I certainly wouldn’t tell you. But I’m not putting troops,” Trump told reporters during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.“If I were, I certainly would…

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