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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wimbledon 2025: Prince William and Princess Kate attend final clash between Alcaraz and Sinner
Princess of Wales, Kate, returned to Wimbledon on Sunday, July 13, 2025, along with her husband, Prince William , and their daughter Charlotte to watch the men's final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Kate is the patron of the All England Club and was scheduled to present the trophies after the match. On Saturday, she was the only member of her family in the Royal Box for the women's final and gave champion Iga Swiatek her prize after a 6-0, 6-0 victory and offered consoling words to runner-up Amanda Anisimova. They were joined by King Felipe VI of Spain, a number of former Wimbledon champions, and a slew of Hollywood celebrities for the Sunday final. Actors Keira Knightley, Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, and John Lithgow were all seated in the Royal Box, as was London Mayor Sadiq Khan. In 2024, Kate did not attend the women's final as she was recovering from cancer but was on hand for Alcaraz's win against Novak Djokovic at the All England Club. She has been gradually returning to public duties and recently welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron during a state visit to Britain. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Phum Bei: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo In the Wimbledon 2025 final, Sinner and Alcaraz are locking horns just five weeks after they played an epic match to determine the French Open champion. The matchup at Centre Court between the No. 1-ranked Sinner and No. 2 Alcaraz marks the first time the same two men have faced off in the title matches on the clay at Roland-Garros and the grass at the All England Club in the same year since Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal did it in 2006, 2007, and 2008. Alcaraz, a 22-year-old from Spain, defeated Sinner, a 22-year-old from Italy, in five sets spread over 5 hours, 29 minutes in Paris on June 8, coming back from a two-set deficit and saving three match points along the way. That made Alcaraz 5-0 in Grand Slam finals, including victories in 2023 and 2024 at Wimbledon. He also carries a career-best 24-match winning streak into Sunday and has beaten Sinner five times in a row. Live Events Sinner owns three major trophies and is playing in his fourth consecutive Slam final—but first at the All England Club. He won the U.S. Open last September and the Australian Open this January.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Rail network set to reach Naxal-hit Bastar as location survey nears completion
A railway line in Naxal-affected Bastar in Chhattisgarh is on the verge of becoming a reality after the final location survey was conducted for the proposed 160-km railway track connecting the remote region in Chhattisgarh with Telangana. This ambitious project will bring the Naxal-affected districts of Sukma, Dantewada and Bijapur into the railway network for the first time, officials said on Friday. The final location survey for the proposed 160 km-long railway line from Kothagudem (Telangana) to Kirandul (Chhattisgarh) has entered its concluding stage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Phum Bei: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo The Indian Railways is conducting the survey using cutting-edge LiDAR technology, and the entire process is being closely monitored by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, given its immense significance for both national security and regional development, officials said. With strong support from the Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai-led state government, the survey work has gained momentum once again. Live Events The project aims to open new paths of education, healthcare, trade, and self-reliance for the people of Bastar. The railway line will span three states -- Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh -- but the largest portion of over 138 km lies within Chhattisgarh, covering some of the most remote and underdeveloped tribal areas, they said. While survey work has progressed rapidly in many sections, it has faced hurdles in Dantewada and Bijapur. On June 9 this year, a survey team was stopped and assaulted by local villagers in Dantewada, halting work in a 26-km stretch in Dantewada and 35 km in Bijapur. The incident was reported to the local administration, but the work remains incomplete in those parts. Officials said only after the final location survey is completed can the Detailed Project Report (DPR) be prepared, which is essential to initiate construction. This is why the Union government considers the project not merely a transport initiative but a strategic intervention for lasting peace and inclusive development in the region. According to a letter dated June 26, 2025, from Railway Board Chairman and CEO Satish Kumar to the chief secretary of Chhattisgarh, the project is now at a decisive juncture. The LiDAR survey, conducted via drones and aircraft, helps accurately map the terrain, including hills, rivers, and vegetation, ensuring a safe and precise alignment for the railway line. Once the survey is completed, Indian Railways will finalise the DPR and move toward laying tracks. There have been concerns of local villagers, mostly tribal residents, about losing land or forests. However, the Chhattisgarh government has assured that the railway will bring opportunities, not harm. Instructions have already been issued to the collectors of Dantewada and Bijapur to fully support the survey teams, officials said. The government considers the railway line not just as a development project, but also as a decisive step in eliminating Naxalism from the region, officials said. For decades, large parts of Bastar have remained isolated from mainstream progress, becoming vulnerable to extremist ideologies. The arrival of a railway will not only improve connectivity but also establish a permanent presence of governance, trust, and stability in these areas, which is why the Union Home Ministry is directly monitoring the project, officials said. For farmers, the railway line will be a lifeline providing easy access to markets for their produce such as paddy, mahua, tendu leaves, and bamboo, ultimately boosting incomes and encouraging economic independence, they said. Tribal communities, long cut off from the rest of the country, will gain access to schools, hospitals, and employment through a reliable transport network. Besides, children will reach schools more safely and swiftly, patients will get medical help on time, and youth will find new pathways for jobs and skill training, officials said.
