National Security Advisor Ajit Doval NEW DELHI: NSA Ajit Doval chaired the 5th Meeting of Bimstec national security chiefs as the grouping that bridges South Asia and Southeast Asia discussed “practical and result-oriented” solutions to combat terrorism and organised crime, ensure security in the cyber, maritime and energy domains, enhance connectivity and tackle new and…
NEW DELHI: Rising fuel prices and increased consumer interest in electric mobility have prompted JSW MG Motor India to double down on its new-energy vehicle strategy. Managing director Anurag Mehrotra said passenger vehicle EV penetration, which had slipped below 4% at the start of 2026, crossed 8% in June as higher fuel costs and growing…
Eucalyptus trees have become highly invasive in regions with similar climates to their native Australia, including California, South Africa, India. Scientists have compared the same invasive plant species in Europe and North America and found that they became 91% more productive after spreading to new habitats. The increase was seen only in the plants’ non-native…
She joined NJROTC to build confidence. Years later, she leads hundreds of cadets at 17 17-year-old Indian-American student leads 300 US Navy cadets, earns Naval Academy Preparatory School admission She joined NJROTC to build confidence. Years later, she leads hundreds of cadets at 17 17-year-old Indian-American student leads 300 US Navy cadets, earns Naval Academy…
Vivek Oberoi reveals his family office has invested in over 30 companies, exited 11 with returns of up to 300%: ‘Every business’ dharma is profit’ While many know Vivek Oberoi as an actor, he has quietly built a significant presence in the investment world. In a recent interview, the actor spoke about his journey from…
The day moves at a middle pace, neither too exciting nor too heavy. That’s not a bad thing. With the Moon balancing your practical matters and Venus helping your social ease, you can keep things steady if you don’t expect miracles.Income and expenditure seem to balance each other, which means you can breathe, but not…
NEW DELHI: Amid reports that govt is looking to reintroduce delimitation bill in the Monsoon session, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge Thursday wrote to PM Narendra Modi, urging him to call an all-party meeting to discuss the revised Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill.Kharge wrote that he had repeatedly asked the parliamentary affairs minister for an all-party meeting…
NEW DELHI: Carmakers may soon have a new way to meet India’s fuel efficiency norms without relying solely on electrification, with the Centre proposing to reward a range of fuel-saving technologies under the draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)-III regulations.The draft norms, released by the power ministry for stakeholder consultation, have proposed to allow manufacturers…
For much of the year, the Black Sea appears exactly as its name suggests, a broad, dark body of water stretching between Europe and Asia. Yet every spring and early summer, parts of the sea take on a very different appearance. Vast swirls of pale blue and turquoise begin to spread across the surface, creating…
Tenkasi and Namakkal announce local holidays in July and August for major Tamil cultural festivals Students in parts of Tamil Nadu will have additional holidays in July and August as district administrations have announced local holidays for major regional festivals. Schools, colleges and government offices in Tenkasi district will remain closed on July 28, 2026,…
