Nitin Gadkari said that the ethanol blending has been increased progressively in a calibrated manner NEW DELHI: Petroleum ministry has introduced the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme through a “phased, scientifically validated and consultative process”, road transport minister Nitin Gadkari informed Lok Sabha on Thursday. He added that the ethanol blending has been increased progressively…
Image Credit: By Micha L. Rieser Deep within the Swiss Alps, 1,200 metres above sea level, lies the small farming village of Vals. This remote location hosts a structure that challenges traditional architectural limits, the ‘Therme Vals.’ Designed by Peter Zumthor and completed in 1996, this thermal bath complex was not built to stand out…
Pakistan army chief Asim Munir (AP file photo) Pakistan has pushed back strongly against reports claiming it would act as a conduit for Chinese-made weapons headed to Iran, as Tehran remains locked in a tense standoff with the Donald Trump-led US administration.The rejection by Munir’s military comes as Islamabad continues its familiar balancing act, staying…
SC directs Centre to preserve the ammunition log of the Rapid Action Force. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that police are “empowered to use pellet guns in exceptional situations” while directing the Centre to preserve the ammunition log of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed at Jantar Mantar.The court’s observation comes at…
Dog owners visiting the Swiss border town of Chiasso will soon have one more responsibility besides picking up after their pets. From mid-August 2026, anyone whose dog urinates on pavements or building facades in the town centre must rinse the area with water or risk a fine for repeat offences. The unusual regulation, believed to…
Around a thousand years ago, the ancient city of Cantona stood as one of the largest urban centres in the Americas, with an estimated population of 90,000 people. Built on the volcanic highlands of central Mexico, the fortified settlement thrived for centuries before it was mysteriously abandoned by the mid-11th century. Archaeologists have long debated…
Rahul Gandhi seeks SC-monitored probe into police action on students NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday demanded an independent Supreme Court-monitored high-powered committee to investigate the alleged police excesses against students protesting the perpetual paper leaks on July 20. “Students deserve justice. An independent SC monitored high powered committee must…
Representative image of wolves in Yellowstone National Park (AI-generated) Three decades after wolves returned to Yellowstone National Park, young aspen trees are growing tall in parts of the park’s northern range for the first time in generations. The change has added fresh evidence to one of conservation’s best-known stories, but scientists say the results are…
Every year, as the seasons change, millions of birds undertake one of nature’s greatest journeys. Some travel only a few hundred kilometres, while others fly thousands without recognising political borders or national boundaries. Instead, they follow ancient migration routes known as flyways, natural aerial corridors shaped by geography, climate and the availability of food and…
Candace Owens drops unseen Charlie Kirk video, Alex Jones claims assassination story is ‘100% dead’ (Image via Getty) Charlie Kirk’s 2025 assassination is back in the spotlight after conservative commentator Candace Owens released what she said was never-before-seen rooftop footage of the suspected gunman. Owens argued that the man in the video does not match…