NEW DELHI: Government on Monday hinted that ethanol blending in petrol can be increased to 21% from the current 20%, considering the tolerance level of vehicles.Responding to a question on whether discussions have started to increase the ethanol blending in the light of ongoing conflict in West Asia, heavy industries additional secretary Hanif Qureshi said,…
On the outskirts of Herat in western Afghanistan, one settlement drew international attention in 2022 after reports emerged that many residents had sold a kidney to survive deepening poverty and hunger. The area became widely known as the “one-kidney village,” a grim reflection of the humanitarian crisis that followed Afghanistan’s economic collapse after the Taliban…
Famous online star IShowSpeed surprised many people with a big announcement that made fans worry and talk everywhere. He said he was quitting his YouTube channel, which he uses to stream games, funny videos, and live moments to millions of viewers. Many people reacted fast, sending messages and sharing posts because they couldn’t believe their…
NEW DELHI: A triumphant opposition hailed the fall of the constitutional amendment bill as a defeat for delimitation and not women’s reservation.After the opposition prevailed in voting, Congress’ Rahul Gandhi spoke with TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee and thanked him for the support.There was concern that only a few of the 28 TMC MPs may turn up…
Google supports the Indian General Election by providing easy access to voting information and countering misinformation. Initiatives include partnering with the Election Commission, prioritizing trusted content on YouTube, and implementing advertising policies for transparency. Measures against AI-generated content are also taken. Google has announced a series of initiatives aimed at supporting the democratic process and…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IPL photo) The meteoric rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has put the spotlight firmly on the BCCI, with growing calls to fast-track the 15-year-old sensation into the Indian senior team, IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal also believes he should be the youngest to debut. After a string of explosive performances in IPL 2026, including a…
Shreyas Iyer’s sister trolls KKR after washout (PTI photo and screen grab) A light-hearted moment off the field grabbed attention even as rain had the final say in the clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens on Monday.Soon after the match was abandoned, Shresta Iyer, sister of PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer,…
Africa may show us first what happens when a continent splits in two. Image credit – Gemini Africa appears to be relatively stable geologically. However, many forces are at play underneath the surface of the continent, resulting in its break-up. And scientists claim this is proceeding faster than expected. In millions of years, this process…
NEW DELHI: For many elderly people, a typical day begins with a handful of pills – for blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and heart disease. But a new global review suggests that in very frail older adults, continuing all long-term medicines may not always be necessary – and in many cases, carefully stopping some of them…
How do you interpret rising stress among children, especially with digital exposure? ■ I see this not as a problem but as a social challenge. As aspirations increase, competition and pressure will also rise. Digital devices have added another dimension, but the root remains the same. This is not a governance issue alone. We need…