Govt replaces building code with a new standard, Retains fire safety provisions as ‘advisory’

New Delhi: Govt on Thursday replaced National Building Code (NBC) with National Building Construction Standards (NBCS) by withdrawing the earlier code. The new standards will serve more as guidelines, with this being done following directives from Deregulation Cell under Cabinet Secretariat.TOI has learnt that one of the main reasons for replacing NBC with NBCS was…

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Quote of the day by Seth Rogen: ‘It’s not dying you need to be afraid of, it’s never having lived in the first place’ |

Seth Rogen has been a prominent name in the entertainment industry for decades, carving out a multi-million-dollar identity for himself. Known for his comedic timing, versatile performances and distinct persona, the actor has been part of several major projects over the years. Here’s a look at his thought-provoking quote for the day, reflecting on the…

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Madalsa Sharma calls Mimoh her ‘pillar of strength’, says Mithun Chakraborty is ‘a male feminist’: ‘No pressure about having children’ | Hindi Movie News

Madalsa Sharma has opened up about feminism, marriage and family dynamics in a recent chat, revealing how support at home—especially from husband Mahaakshay Chakraborty and father-in-law Mithun Chakraborty—has shaped both her personal and professional life.Speaking about how feminism plays out in her everyday life, Madalsa stressed that it begins at home.“Touch wood, everybody is so…

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Consistency and strength highlight 30–39 age group 10k women’s category | India News

Photographed (L-R): Komal Arora,Shamma Barkodia, Purnima Midha NEW DELHI: The women’s 30–39 10K category at the Times Internet Half Marathon highlighted controlled racing and consistent performance, underlining the role of experience in competitive running.Leading the category was Komal Arora, 36 years old, who clocked a chip time of 45:24. Running for the past three years,…

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‘Just spreading rumours’: BJP dismisses TMC’s ballot box ‘tampering’ charges amid ongoing protests | India News

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata party on Thursday hit out at the All India Trinamool Comgress (TMC), dismissing the latter allegations on postal ballot box tampering. On the accusations that the BJP “in active collusion” with the Election Commission “is opening ballot boxes without the presence of any relevant party stakeholders”, BJP leader Tapas Roy…

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Archana Puran Singh, Farah Khan back Rahul Roy after he opens up on his financial struggle amidst trolling for reels with a content creator | Hindi Movie News

‘Aashiqui’ actor Rahul Roy has been in the news for his viral reels which left the internet in shock. While some trolled the actor for his collaboration with a content creator, many also understood his circumstances and came out in his support. After a reel of him went viral, Roy clarified that he has some…

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‘Alarming!’ TMC posts video of ‘gross electoral fraud’, calls EC ‘puppet’ | India News

Screengrab source: X/@AITCofficial NEW DELHI: The All India Trinamool Congress on Thursday levelled sharp allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission , accusing them of “gross electoral fraud” and “murder of democracy in broad daylight” over alleged irregularities involving ballot boxes.In a post on X, the party shared CCTV footage and…

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