New Delhi: India ranks third globally in renewable energy installed capacity, having surpassed Brazil in global rankings, Union minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday.The minister for new and renewable energy said India had added a record 55.3 GW of non-fossil power capacity in 2025-26, taking the total to 283.5 GW. “This is the highest increase…
Pension fund regulator PFRDA has launched the second proof of concept (POC) of ‘NPS Swasthya’, an initiative aimed at integrating retirement planning with healthcare funding, PTI reported.The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) said the National Pension System (NPS) Swasthya is a multi-partner framework designed to provide financial and health security.Under the initiative, Medi…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is quickly making a name for himself in IPL 2026, especially after his fearless hitting against top bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah. In a recent match against Mumbai Indians, his aggressive batting helped RR secure a convincing win and extend their strong run in the…
Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: As the Athletics Federation of India on Wednesday reiterated its stand that athletes should mandatorily obtain its approval before entering into an agreement with a third party and that the decision is to protect the athletes, legal experts slammed the federation’s move as “unconstitutional and arbitrary.”“This is akin to mandatorily…
Harvard postpones vote on grade limits Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) has postponed a highly anticipated vote on a contentious proposal to cap A grades, citing the need for extended faculty discussion. According to The Harvard Crimson, the proposal—designed to address grade inflation at Harvard College—was initially scheduled to be voted on…
The first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram in Ramayana has sparked conversations across the internet, drawing both praise and criticism. While some lauded the scale and ambition of the project, others expressed concerns over the VFX after the teaser dropped on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. Amid the mixed reactions, Moti Sagar, son…
Words have the power to change everything even in few minutes. Words can encourage you, break you, make you feel bad and they can do wonders also. You all must have experienced that when you say good words to yourself then you become positive and when you criticize yourself then you become more negative. In…
New Delhi: In a bid to provide some reprieve to airlines badly affected by the US-Iran war, the aviation ministry has directed 34 major airports to reduce their landing and parking charges by 25% for three months, for domestic flights. Accordingly, the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) on Tuesday issued an order directing the operators…
The rupee appreciated 52 paise to close at 92.54 against the US dollar on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of military strikes against Iran and the Reserve Bank kept policy rates unchanged, PTI reported.Forex traders said investor sentiment improved following Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s assurance that recent forex measures do not…
PSL team owner contradicts Mohsin Naqvi NEW DELHI: The absence of crowds in Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 matches has sparked debate after Islamabad United owner Ali Naqvi offered an unusual explanation, linking it to Pakistan’s role in global diplomacy. His remarks suggested that empty stadiums were part of a larger national effort, though this…
