India has completed its nationwide shift to E20 petrol, which means the regular petrol sold at pumps now contains 20% ethanol. The transition was achieved in April 2025, much ahead of the earlier 2030 target. The government is now preparing for the next phase of ethanol blending. It has exempted petrol containing 22-30% ethanol from…
Viral videos circulating on social media show individuals using smartphone apps to remotely disable moving e-rickshaws One morning in Delhi, an e-rickshaw driver suddenly found his vehicle stranded in the middle of a busy road. There was no warning light, no smoke, no mechanical failure. The vehicle had simply stopped moving.Assuming it was a technical…
In numerology your date of birth is said to tell us about your basic nature, your strengths and your money habits. Everyone has a birth number. It is also known as Mulank. You can tell it from the day you were born.For example, if you were born on the 5th, 14th or 23rd of any…
Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar paid tribute to Bharadwaj, recalling that he built more than 140 suspension bridges across the country, linking remote and hilly villages and making life easier for countless people. (X/@DKShivakumar) NEW DELHI: Padma Shri awardee Girish Bharadwaj, the engineer celebrated as the “Bridge Man of India” for transforming rural connectivity through…
Representational image generated using AI By the time today’s American toddlers reach retirement age, the ground beneath some of the major cities in the United States will look nothing like it does now. A new study published in the journal PeerJ found that climate change is transforming the natural geography of the US.Researchers working with…
The heavy floods in South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region have caused devastating fear amongst the residents. Due to the overflow, 900 snakes, including venomous cobras, escaped from a farm in Hengzhou. The harrowing incident has led to the reported snakebites, as reported by local media outlets. Here’s a closer look at the agonising ordeal…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Indonesian Parliament, describing India and Indonesia as civilisational partners bound by a shared history, culture and democratic values. Calling for stronger bilateral cooperation, Modi said the two nations have the potential to shape the future of the Indo-Pacific and strengthen global faith in democracy.“When India…
Kunal Kemmu has spoken candidly about the unpredictable nature of an acting career, admitting that long periods without work and creative compromises are realities most actors have to deal with. The actor, who won praise for his directorial debut ‘Madgaon Express’ and was most recently seen hosting Prime Video’s reality series ‘The Alliance’, reflected on…
Trump administration eyes tighter H-1B, green card and student visa rules The Trump administration is preparing a fresh round of immigration rule changes that could reshape the H-1B visa program, employment-based green cards, visa tenure of international students and the optional training program (OPT) available to them. A soon to be issued final rule will…
The Indian automotive landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last two decades, moving from a market of basic utility to one of high-tech aspiration. A major driver of this change has been the entry and eventual dominance of brands from South Korea. While established players took years to build their presence, Korean manufacturers…