Deaths from snake bites may be much rarer than earlier estimated, according to an 11-state survey funded by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR). The survey also shows that 43% of such deaths occurred outside hospital settings or in transit and that snakebite envenomation (SBE) was a disease of impoverishment with 53% of victims…
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran MUMBAI: Tata Group has set a target of $100 billion in automotive revenue by FY2031, chairman N Chandrasekaran said Wednesday, laying out an ambitious growth path for the conglomerate’s largest business vertical.The automotive portfolio spans Tata’s two listed vehicle makers-commercial and passenger-alongside its privately-held components unit.Jaguar Land Rover, the group’s…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the one-off Test against England at Lord’s, India have been forced into a late change after opener Pratika Rawal was ruled out with a knee injury. The Women’s Selection Committee has named Priya Punia as her replacement for the match, which begins on Friday.Pratika picked up a cut around her right…
UGC NET June 2026 answer key expected between July 15 and 20 UGC NET June 2026 answer key: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the provisional answer key for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) June 2026 session between July 15 and July 20. The answer key is anticipated…
Hema Malini recently opened up about accepting the Padma Bhushan on behalf of Dharmendra, her diamond jubilee, as well as what it was like to be an actress in the 70s and 80s. (Instagram) Hema Malini has been one of the most iconic and sought-after Bollywood stars. Over the years, she starred in some of…
You’re a curious mix today, part sluggish, part brave. One side of you wants to delay everything and stare out the window a bit longer. The other side wants to make a bold move and prove something. Both feelings are real because Saturn slows the body while Mars pushes the will. So yes, you’ll feel…
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah Wednesday directed that all 62 major airports in the country, including 21 under development and 41 prioritised for development, based on passenger traffic, be brought in line within two years, with standards prescribed by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), with the objective of enhancing passenger convenience while…
Logos of BMW and Mercedes NEW DELHI: India’s luxury car market remained resilient in first half of 2026, with Mercedes-Benz and BMW Group reporting highest-ever Jan-June sales, driven by strong demand for electric vehicles (EVs), premium SUVs and top-end luxury models.Market leader Mercedes-Benz retailed 9,768 cars in first six months of the year, up 9%…
Football has a habit of borrowing the language of space. Players become stars, matches are described as astronomical, and careers are measured by how brightly they shine. Every so often, though, the comparison drifts into something more literal. More than a decade ago, astronomers studying one of the earliest known galaxies in the universe chose…
University of Hyderabad opens applications for 17 UG and integrated PG programmes for 2026-27 The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has commenced the online application process for admission to its undergraduate and integrated postgraduate programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. Eligible candidates can submit their applications from July 7 through the university admission portal. The last…
