NEW DELHI: The ongoing West Asia conflict and concerns over energy supplies have prompted govt to explore faster rollout of flexible-fuel vehicles (FFVs), which can run on blended petrol as well as 100% ethanol. At a meeting called by the petroleum ministry on Saturday, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) flagged the need to address consumer concerns,…
Shaheen Shah Afridi (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Pakistan Cricket Board has doubled down on ensuring the smooth conduct of the Pakistan Super League 2026, but a fresh controversy has emerged involving two senior Lahore Qalandars players. Amid ongoing concerns over a possible two-day lockdown due to a fuel shortage in the country, skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi…
As we traverse through today’s hustle, remember that road safety isn’t just a suggestion—it’s essential. With cosmic forces urging you to tread carefully, take your time behind the wheel and be vigilant at street crossings. Minor inconveniences might turn into bigger headaches, and unforeseen news could disrupt your plans. Slow down on the road. Really….
Space adventure flick ‘Project Hail Mary’ topped the North American box office for a second straight week with USD 54.5 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday. The space odyssey, which stars Ryan Gosling as a high school teacher enlisted to save the world, has so far, grossed an estimated USD 300.8 million globally….
Dr. Suman Chakraborty, Director, IIT Kharagpur When Suman Chakraborty assumed office as Director of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 2025, it marked the culmination of a distinguished academic journey built on excellence, innovation, and purpose. Yet, his story is not defined merely by administrative leadership. Long before taking charge of one of India’s premier…
NEW DELHI: WTO talks in Cameroon are deadlocked over a moratorium on e-commerce with the US seeking a long freeze on countries for levying tax on digital downloads and streaming, while India is so far unwilling to agree to this period.Starting from two years, India has indicated its willingness to go up to four, with…
Records are meant to be broken and that’s just what ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ did this weekend, when it finally ended the reign of ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ at the North American box office. The film directed by Aditya Dhar, and starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film in North America,…
BITS Pilani opens BITSAT 2026 slot booking after city allotment announcement for candidates BITSAT 2026 slot booking: The Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, has announced the BITSAT 2026 test city allotment on its official admissions portal. Candidates who completed registration for the entrance examination can now check their allotted test cities and proceed…
MUMBAI: RBI has placed consumer empowerment through portable bank accounts and cross-border efficiency at the centre of its Payments Vision 2028, signalling a new focus to improving user experience and reducing friction in money movement.While customers can freely open accounts with any bank, savings accounts are considered ‘sticky’ because of multiple standing instruction to send…