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Uttarakhand High Court has taken a strict stand in the case of the felling of six thousand trees and illegal construction in the world-famous Jim Corbett Park. The High Court has asked the government why a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry should not be conducted into the matter. During the hearing of the Public Interest Litigation on Monday, the Chief Justice's bench remarked that considering the seriousness of the case and the suspicious role of top officials, why not send it to the CBI? The next hearing has been fixed for September 1. It has been reported that between 2017 and 2022, trees were cut in Jim Corbett for the construction work of Tiger Safari and other tourist facilities. Boundary walls and buildings were also constructed in the National Park.

Uzbekistan – has been maintaining stable economic growth and the re-election of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has provided tremendous opportunities for prospective Indian investors in the resource rich country. Several sectors in Uzbekistan are open to foreign investments and India is one of the sought after partners. Regular flights between Delhi and Tashkent could further contribute to growth momentum of the Uzbek economy.

Moscow region, the city's mayor said on Tuesday. «Air defence shot down two attack drones. One in the Krasnogorsk area, the other in the Chastsy area,» said Sergei Sobyanin on Telegram, adding that emergency services were responding. He did not give details on damage or casualties. Russia's defence ministry reported two Ukrainian drones had been downed over the Moscow region, adding there had been no casualties. Air traffic at Moscow's Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo airports had been briefly halted, the TASS news agency earlier quoted an aviation service source as saying. «Glass damage was recorded on several floors» in a multi-storey residential building in Krasnogorsk," the agency said, without specifying whether it was the result of a drone strike. «Several cars parked near the house were also damaged.» Two Ukrainian drones were downed over the Bryansk region near the Ukrainian border, Moscow's defence ministry said on Telegram, adding there were no casualties. In recent weeks, two drone attacks were repelled over Moscow's financial district, each causing minor damage to the facades of high-rise buildings.

Ecuadorians voted against drilling for oil in a protected area of the Amazon, an important decision that will require the state oil company to end its operations in a region that’s home to two isolated tribes and is a hotspot of biodiversity

National Cinema Day, set for this Sunday, August 27, featuring discounted movie tickets across 3,000 participating theaters and 30,000 screens. The event offers admission to all movies and formats for a maximum price of $4. Last year's edition, held on September 3 during the Labor Day weekend, drew 8.1 million attendees to theaters, generating $24 million in revenue – an 8% increase from the previous Saturday and the most attended movie day of 2022. Despite ongoing challenges from the slow recovery due to Covid, the event provided a boost to the cinema industry. The event will showcase various movies, including recent releases and re-releases. Notable releases for Cinema Day include The Hill, Golda, Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story, Retribution and Bottoms. These films will join popular hits like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Oppenheimer, Barbie and Sound of Freedom. Additionally, re-releases like American Graffiti, Jurassic Park (3D) and Greta Gerwig’s 2017 Lady Bird from A24 will be screened. Jackie Brenneman, president of The Cinema Foundation, expressed enthusiasm for the event, encouraging people to relish the experience of cinema. She highlighted the significant participation of exhibitors and distributors with movies in the market, emphasizing the collaborative effort behind the event. Michael O’Leary, CEO of NATO, stated that movies possess the ability to bring people together and create a shared experience on the big screen. He acknowledged the importance of celebrating the moviegoing experience and the vital role of theaters within communities.

Netflix has officially ordered a second season for the Danish medical drama series, marking over a year since its initial debut. The six-part series, which landed on Netflix on June 8, 2022, centers on a fertility doctor, Josephine Park, who unintentionally inseminates herself with her former boyfriend's sperm after a night of drinking.

spotless giraffe has been born at Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee, marking a unique addition to the animal kingdom. This extraordinary giraffe arrived on July 31, standing approximately six feet tall, a towering stature vital for newborn giraffes to engage in early-life activities.

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Archaeologists have discovered a small bedroom in a Roman villa near Pompeii that was almost certainly used by slaves, throwing light on their lowly status in the ancient world, the culture ministry said on Sunday. The room was found at the Civita Giuliana villa, some 600 metres (2,000 ft) north of the walls of Pompeii, which was wiped out by a volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. It contained two beds, only one of which had a mattress, two small cabinets and a series of urns and ceramic containers, in which the remains of two mice and a rat were found. «These details once again underline the conditions of precarity and poor hygiene in which the lower echelons of society lived during that time,» the culture ministry said in its statement. Materials such as furniture and fabric, covered by the devastating blast of rock fragments, gas, and ash from Vesuvius, decomposed over the years, leaving a void in the debris.

Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on the bail plea of former Mumbai Police officer Pradeep Sharma, who was arrested in connection with the Antilia bomb scare case and the killing of businessman Mansukh Hiran. On February 25, 2021, an explosives-laden SUV was found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence 'Antilia' in south Mumbai. Businessman Hiran, who was in possession of the SUV, was found dead in a creek in neighbouring Thane on March 5, 2021.

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Prague, the Czech capital, is finding a new balance between preserving its past and embracing the future, improving many of its important historic sites while making striking additions to its skyline. A reset on tourism during the pandemic has left the city feeling more focused on local residents, with many new parks, bike trails, pedestrian bridges and other amenities showing up outside the historic center. The best new cafes, bars and restaurants, as well, are often found outside Old Town, in neighborhoods such as Dejvice, Vinohrady, Holesovice, Karlin and New Town. Stop by for a coffee, hit up one of the many great new bakeries or visit a charismatic old beer hall as you explore a city that is clearly entering its prime. ITINERARYFriday

Abu Dhabi City Municipality has taken a number of initiatives to augment traffic safety measures in the vicinities of schools throughout Abu Dhabi and its adjoining areas. For enhanced student safety, the municipality has rolled out a comprehensive suite of projects to revamp and strengthen the traffic safety elements within Abu Dhabi City's school regions.

Uttar Pradesh has transformed from being a 'Bimaru' state to become a prime investment destination in the past six years, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday. 'Bimaru' is used to refer to Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, the states that are laggards in a number of economic growth indicators in the country. In a marked departure from its reputation just six years ago, the state has become a prime investment destination within the country, drawing substantial domestic tourism and securing significant funds from banks for industrial growth, Adityanath said while launching the Micro Entrepreneur Accident Insurance Scheme on the occasion of the World Entrepreneurship Day.

Premier League. Both London clubs commenced the previous weekend with victories – Crystal Palace triumphing over Sheffield United and Arsenal prevailing against Nottingham Forest. In the first half of the game against Sheffield United, Crystal Palace found themselves in a deadlock with a 0-0 score. However, this scoreline was short-lived, as they successfully clinched a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United, creating an exhilarating match. The lone goal for the Eagles was netted by Odsonne Edouard in the 49th minute. Arsenal started their season by facing Nottingham Forest and securing a promising start. Managing to outscore Nottingham Forest with a close 2-1 victory, Arsenal demonstrated a strong performance. Notably, it was at Selhurst Park in the previous season where Arsenal initiated their bid for the title, benefiting from Mikel Arteta's strategic enhancements. Conversely, Roy Hodgson has encountered the departure of two crucial players and could potentially face more departures in the future.

Bihar government pushed the inauguration ceremony but was quick to hit back at BJP with state environment minister Tej Pratap Yadav claiming that the Opposition is spreading rumors. "It is named Coconut Park in official papers...Rumour is being spread that the park has been renamed...BJP people must have put up the board (of Atal Park).." said Tej Pratap Yadav.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Danish lawmakers on Monday for helping his country resist Russia's invasion, a day after Denmark and the Netherlands announced they will provide Kyiv with American-made F-16 warplanes.Zelenskyy said that if Russia's invasion is successful, other parts of Europe would be at risk from the Kremlin's military aggression. «All of Russia's neighbors are under threat if Ukraine does not prevail,» he said in a speech in Copenhagen. Zelenskyy portrays Ukraine as defending Western values of freedom and democracy against tyranny and argues that Ukraine needs to be properly provisioned to fend off Russia's much bigger force.

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These changes will make National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corp Ltd (NHIDCL) operate more like Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) that do not have frequent transfers of officers from parent ministries. It is also expected to eliminate the culture of having a senior bureaucrat at the top, allowing cadre officers to climb to the highest rung of the organizational ladder. «A sense of ownership needs to be developed within NHAI and NHIDCL officers,» a top government official told ET, adding that plans are underway to alter the composition of these central agencies.

Category 1 storm Hilary is expected to make a landfall into Southern California on Sunday as a rare tropical storm, unleashing floods, fierce winds and heavy downpours as residents evacuate, parks and beaches close and first responders brace for water rescues. According to the National Hurricane Center Hilary is developed now a Category 1 storm with maximum winds of 80 miles per hour as it barrels north-northwest at a speed of around 21 mph,. It was about 285 miles south-southeast of San Diego as of 5 a.m.

Rutte on Sunday told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the Netherlands and Denmark will give F-16 warplanes to Ukraine. Rutte, meeting with Zelenskyy at a Dutch air base, said the planes would be delivered once unspecified conditions are met. The announcement came minutes after Rutte and Zelenskyy inspected two gray F-16 jets parked in a hangar at the base.