The govt assured strict action in case any contamination or adulteration is found The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Tuesday said additional checks have been introduced to detect fuel contamination and adulteration, dismissing reports of fuel-quality issues.“Fuel quality is monitored on a regular basis by Oil Marketing Companies,” the ministry said, adding that…
Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has paid tribute to former India captain Ajinkya Rahane, saying the veteran never received the recognition he deserved for his leadership despite guiding the team through one of the greatest triumphs in Indian Test history. Rahane, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket last week,…
Several districts in western Uttar Pradesh have suspended classes in schools, colleges and universities during the Kanwar Yatra to ensure student safety and manage heavy traffic caused by the annual pilgrimage. Schools will remain closed across several districts of western Uttar Pradesh until August 12 due to the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, as district administrations have…
Vedika Pinto on industry perception and how the director encouraged her to sign Vikrant Massey’s Musafir Cafe (Image Credits IMDb and Instagram) Sometimes all it takes is one decision and ten months for everything to change. For Vedika Pinto, that decision was signing on to ‘Musafir Café’. Today, she’s widely recognised as the feisty Sudha…
How to protect your home from ants using simple natural ingredients Ants have a knack for finding their way into homes right when you least expect it, a single crumb left on the kitchen counter, a forgotten sugar spill, or just a warm, humid day is often invitation enough. Before reaching for a can of…
The day demands grit. There’s a sense of pressure from deadlines, tasks and responsibilities that are small stacking up. This can cause you to become anxious. Saturn encourages work, whereas Mars creates impatience, and you might want quick results in slow situations. That’s the real test today.Still, support comes through siblings or someone like a…
Government’s stake sale in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) saw strong participation from institutional investors in the first leg of the Offer-for-Sale (OFS), with nearly two-thirds of the shares reserved for them subscribed by noon on Tuesday.Data available till midday showed institutional investors had bid for more than 18.81 crore shares, amounting to 66.10% of the…
England’s captain Ben Stokes with head coach Brendon McCullum (PTI Photo) Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has revealed that coaching the national side is his long-term ambition, while making it clear that his international playing career is over despite speculation about a possible return for the 2027 Ashes. Stokes called time on his England…
Nagpur teenager Hiten Dharpure earns second Guinness World Record with micro-robotics invention What can a teenager build from a small room at home? For most people, the answer may be a school project or a science model. But for 17-year-old Hiten Dharpure from Nagpur, Maharashtra, the answer is a Guinness World Record.The young innovator, full-stack…
Suriya revealed his faith inspired the powerful climax of the film ‘Karuppu’. Director RJ Balaji reworked the ending six months after principal photography had wrapped. Suriya prayed to a Karuppaswamy statue for guidance during the emotionally charged scene. He drew inspiration from videos of devotees surrendering to ancestral gods. This performance became a major highlight…
