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Time of India
41 minutes ago
- Business
- Time of India
10 years since launch, work on flyovers at Manesar and Bilaspur Chowk to unclog NH-8 set to start next month
Gurgaon: In a relief from grinding congestion along Delhi-Jaipur highway, work on two long-pending flyovers at Manesar and Bilaspur Chowk — which were announced 10 years ago — is likely to begin next month. NHAI has awarded the project to a new agency, aiming to decongest these two choke points on this critical industrial corridor. The two flyovers, costing around Rs 84 crore, are expected to be completed by 2027 even though the projects are delayed by at least three years going by the original timeline. Bilaspur Chowk flyover, in particular, faced repeated setbacks. Originally announced in 2015, it saw a foundation stone laid in March 2022 with a targeted completion date of Oct 2024. The two flyovers — 1.2km at Manesar and 1km at Bilaspur Chowk — will be six-lane structures with three-lane service roads on either side. This stretch of NH8, which connects Delhi to Jaipur, is one of the busiest corridors, with high volumes of industrial traffic, commercial vehicles and daily commuters. For years, however, road users faced logjams at Bilaspur and Manesar, particularly during peak hours. An NHAI official said, "We will begin construction by first developing the service roads to ensure uninterrupted traffic movement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like I Asked ChatGPT What Humanity Will Achieve In The Next 30 Years — Here's What It Said Liseer Undo Once that is done, work on the main flyovers will commence." "We aim to finish both structures within two years. Additionally, a minor bridge will be constructed at Deodahi and a box culvert at Ladhuwas," the official said. "Both Manesar and Bilaspur Chowk see congestion during rush hours. The new infrastructure will allow smoother vehicular flow and benefit thousands of commuters daily," the official said. Initially overseen by NHAI's project implementing unit (PIU) Jaipur as part of a wider highway upgrade, the project was later handed over to PIU Rewari. Construction at Bilaspur Chowk began in May 2023 but soon stalled when underground utility lines were found in the alignment. A revision in estimates and financial constraints of the contracted firm brought the project to a standstill. In Aug last year, a mahapanchayat of over 108 villages was held demanding the completion of stalled flyover construction at teh Bilaspur Chowk. In Oct 2024, NHAI finally descoped the stalled work and floated a fresh tender in Dec. Now, with the new contract in place, the agency is expected to mobilise equipment and manpower within weeks. While the NHAI claimed the project is finally back on track and construction is to start next month, residents and commuters said they will be watching closely to see if the new deadlines are met. "For the last three years, we have been hearing about the flyover construction, but little to nothing has been done," Bhora Kalan sarpanch Manbir Singh said. Manbir said, "We have to take long detours every day just to reach Tauru or Pataudi. Even the service road was repaired only after a mahapanchayat last year. Bilaspur Chowk is an accident-prone area and many have lost their lives there." Once completed, the new flyovers are expected to cut travel time and ease bottlenecks — especially at Bilaspur Chowk and Manesar, a known traffic nightmare.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Worst final I've ever played': Aryna Sabalenka explodes in frustration after Berlin Open match halted while she was dominating Rebeka Masarova
Aryna Sabalenka explodes in frustration after Berlin Open match halted while she was dominating Rebeka Masarova (Image via X) A top women's tennis match was suddenly stopped, leaving one star player upset and confused. Fans viewing the game were also astounded as the game was called just when things were picking up. Reactions were heated when the game's early decision was made, and court drama unfolded all under Berlin's starry skies. Aryna Sabalenka upset after match against Rebeka Masarova halted in Berlin Playing Rebeka Masarova of Switzerland in their second-round match at the Berlin Open on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Aryna Sabalenka, now ranked world number one in women's tennis, Though the game did not go as planned, Sabalenka had won the first set 6–2 and play was stopped by an umpire because of inadequate lighting and dew on the court, which can cause it to be slick, Sabalenka protested. She questioned the umpire directly, saying, 'You are stopping the match because she says that side is slippery? I just played two games on that side.' The game was formally stopped and will be resumed Thursday. Following a very long three-hour match between Liudmila Samsonova and Jessica Pegula earlier in the evening, the postpone occurred. That match ended shortly before Sabalenka, and many think the protracted game drove Sabalenka's game too far into the night, causing bad conditions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mensualités: Bonne nouvelle pour les propriétaires étouffés par les crédits Bons plans propriétaires En savoir plus Undo Aryna Sabalenka shares her frustration just days after French Open loss This is hardly Aryna Sabalenka's first recent expression of annoyance. She lost the French Open final to Coco Gauff only a few days ago. Sabalenka confessed she was let down following that game and even state d, "That was the worst final I've ever played." She added that Gauff lost because of Sabalenka's own errors rather than brilliant play. Also Read: Who Is Aryna Sabalenka, One Of The World's No. 1 Tennis Players? The 27-year-old Belarusian celebrity is currently in Berlin having another emotional episode. The match cancellations and weather circumstances have made her worries worse. Though she had discussed moving past her Paris defeat before the Berlin Open, the abrupt stop in her match appears to have brought up some pressure. With Sabalenka ahead by one set, the match between Sabalenka and Masarova will continue on Thursday. It is still unknown how the overnight break and wet court will affect both players when action resumes. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial: Jurors see clips of 'freak-off' and explicit videos central to charges
The jury at Sean "Diddy" Combs ' sex trafficking trial got a glimpse Monday at some of the "freak-off" sex marathons at the heart of the case, with prosecutors showing excerpts of explicit videos that the hip-hop mogul recorded during the drug-fueled sessions. Prosecutors played portions of three sex videos recovered from a Combs-linked account on a cellphone that his former longtime girlfriend Cassie provided to authorities, giving jurors a close-up view of the encounters they've heard about repeatedly since testimony kicked off on May 12. 03:08 Gasps, Giggles & Shock: Courtroom SHOOK as Jury Watches Diddy's Graphic 'Freak-Off' Tapes One video was from Oct. 14, 2012, the same day prosecutors say Combs had a "freak-off" in New York City with Cassie and sex worker Sharay Hayes, known as "The Punisher." Before playing the clip, prosecutors showed jurors an invoice for an Oct. 14, 2012, stay at the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Manhattan that was booked under Combs' alias, Frank Black. A note on the invoice said the guest requested to have the room at 3 a.m. Prosecutors also showed jurors text messages in which Cassie, the R&B singer whose real name is Casandra Ventura, arranged the Oct. 14 meetup with Hayes. In one message, she wrote: "Can we actually do 3 a.m. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo at the Trump hotel, Columbus Circle?" Hayes replied: "Great. I'll text when I'm on my way," and told her his fee for the encounter was $200 cash. Jurors were also shown excerpts of videos taken on Oct. 20, 2012, and Dec. 4, 2014. Collectively, the clips shown to jurors were several minutes long. Defense lawyers have said the videos prove that Combs was engaging in consensual sex rather than committing crimes. Because of their graphic nature, the excerpts were available for viewing only for jurors, the prosecution and defense teams and Combs, all of whom wore headphones to hear the audio portion. Reporters and members of the public were not allowed to see or hear the videos. The videos were the most notable part of an otherwise dry day in court as prosecutors wind down their case with so-called summary witnesses - government agents who are reading aloud heaps of text messages, travel records and other document-based evidence. After six weeks of witnesses and evidence, prosecutors said they plan to rest on Wednesday. After that, Combs' lawyers said they'll start calling witnesses. Earlier in the trial, a forensic video expert retained by the prosecution to enhance the videos identified them by date and exhibit number. During that testimony, a prosecutor described the videos as "sex videos." Until Monday, jurors had only seen still images taken from the "freak-off" videos. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges after his September arrest at a New York hotel. He was denied bail multiple times and has remained incarcerated at a federal lockup in Brooklyn ever since. Before the jury entered the courtroom Monday, Judge Arun Subramanian dismissed a juror after concluding there were "clear inconsistencies" in his answers last week and during jury selection about whether he resided in New York or with a girlfriend in New Jersey. "Taking these all together, the record raised serious concerns as to the juror's candor and whether he shaded answers to get on and stay on the jury," he said. Subramanian had first announced late Friday that he was dismissing the juror, but he left open the possibility that he would question the juror a final time after defense lawyers protested, saying that dismissing the Black juror and replacing him with a white man might spoil an otherwise diverse jury. The judge said he had decided not to question him further because it could lead to "another set of shifting answers. ... In other words, there's nothing that the juror can say at this point that would put the genie back in the bottle and restore his credibility."
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Issuance of preferential certificates under FTAs rises, signals higher trade pact use by exporters
The number of preferential certificates of origin issued under free trade agreements implemented so far has recorded a healthy increase, rising to 7,20,996 in 2024-25 from 6,84,724 in 2023-24, indicating greater utilisation of trade pacts by Indian exporters , according to government data. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said India's trade under the preferential route is growing. In a free trade agreement, two countries either significantly reduce or eliminate import duties on the maximum number of goods traded between them. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Moose Approaches Girl At Bus Stop And Nudges Her To Follow - Watch What Happens Happy in Shape Undo India has so far implemented over a dozen such agreements with countries including Japan, Singapore, Korea, UAE and Australia. A certificate of origin is a key document required for exports to those countries with which India has trade agreements. An exporter has to submit the certificate at the landing port of the importing country. Live Events The document is important to claim duty concessions under free trade agreements. This certificate is essential to prove where the goods come from. "If somebody is taking these certificates, it means that they are utilising the preferential duty which is available under the FTA," Barthwal said. Availing duty concessions under these agreements improves the competitiveness of Indian exporters. As per the data, during April-May this fiscal, 1,32,116 certificates have been issued against 1,20,598 certificates in the same period previous fiscal.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP showcases 'double-engine' governance at exhibition on 11 years of Modi govt, 100 days of Delhi govt
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri , Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Monday jointly inaugurated an exhibition marking "11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government" and "100 days of the Delhi government". The exhibition at the Delhi BJP headquarters here highlights the key milestones and achievements of the NDA government at the Centre over the past eleven years. It also draws attention to the progress made by the newly formed BJP government in Delhi over the last 100 days. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Neuropatia incomodando durante o dia? idosos estão usando isso para aliviar os sintomas. A arte do herbalismo Undo Speaking on the occasion, Puri congratulated the Delhi chief minister and her Cabinet "not just for what they have accomplished in these 100 days, but also for the milestones they have planned for the upcoming days". "The Yamuna, the garbage mountains and the atmospheric pollution in Delhi are being addressed effectively and great results are expected soon," he said. Live Events Gupta on her part expressed confidence in the "double-engine" synergy between the Centre and the Delhi government. "I am very happy that the Centre has completed 11 years and the Delhi government 100 days. The way the double-engine government has started working in Delhi is commendable," she said. Taking a swipe at the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government, Gupta said, "The Centre had always worked for Delhi, but unfortunately the previous government neither recognized their efforts nor gave them credit." "But today when we look at Delhi, we can see that we have received significant support from the Centre in developing excellent infrastructure. All issues, including water and pollution, will be dealt with unity. More and more reforms will be brought by the triple engine government," she added. The exhibition, attended by the senior leaders and party workers, underscored the BJP's vision of coordinated governance across national, state and local levels. PTI
