NEW DELHI: In a first for the road sector, govt has used waste plastic as a wet mix with bitumen to lay a bituminous highway stretch, a move that is likely to reduce imports of the key construction material while addressing the growing problem of plastic waste.On Thursday, a pilot test section was laid on…
MUMBAI: The rupee weakened by 26 paise to settle at 95.99 against the US dollar on Thursday, dragged by a surge in crude oil prices and a strong greenback amid geopolitical uncertainties. According to forex traders, the domestic currency was also weighed down by heavy selling in domestic equity markets as investors moved toward risk…
L-R: Baranica Elangovan, Suruchi Singh, Kamaljeet and Gulveer Singh India enjoyed a six-medal haul on a packed Friday at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, but the surge was not enough to improve its position in the overall medal standings as the competition at the top intensified.India added one gold, two silver and three bronze…
Michael Douglas says he had never fallen in love on movie screen until he saw his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones: ‘She was magic, in a way that went beyond beauty’ Veteran Hollywood star Michael Douglas has penned a touching tribute for his wife, actor Catherine Zeta-Jones, as the couple celebrated their shared birthday together. Taking to…
Aries Today till late afternoon you may notice dullness in your nature, which may reflect in your method of working. But with the help of elders’ blessings, you may return to your usual speed. You should focus more on the health of your child. You will be in a winning position over your foes and…
“Mafia ruled UP, Yogi govt eliminated it”: Amit Shah highlights political stability, policy implementation under BJP govt NOIDA: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the BJP government had eliminated the mafia from Uttar Pradesh, creating a conducive atmosphere for investment in the state.Addressing the UP International Trade Show 2026, Shah recalled the situation…
finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday clarified that the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions is not a government charge and will not burden consumers.Sitharaman clarified that consumers will not have to pay Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 and, rather it will be…
Dommaraju Gukesh of India (Photo by Rafal Oleksiewicz for FIDE) NEW DELHI: Since becoming world champion two years ago, noise has followed Dommaraju Gukesh almost everywhere, at times making it feel as though he isn’t worthy of the title he rightfully won.But on Friday, when India needed the youngest world champion in history to deliver…
Shankar Mahadevan reveals ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ title track had 21 versions before the scratch mix made the final cut: ‘People get scared of being minimalistic’ Renowned music composer Shankar Mahadevan has opened up about a fascinating piece of trivia behind the making of the title track from the timeless classic ‘Dil Chahta Hai’. According to…
September 25, 2026 brings the Yang Water Tiger Day, encouraging confidence and emotional depth. Natives of Monkey and Snake should exercise caution in decisions to avoid adverse outcomes. Meanwhile, Horse, Dog, and Pig natives may experience positive support through practical actions and communication. Balance is essential for the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Goat, and…