NEW DELHI: Electricity consumption in May rose nearly 11% year-on-year, driven by hot weather conditions prevailing across the country for most of the month, leading to increased use of air-conditioners in domestic and commercial sectors.Grid India data showed that 165 billion units (BU) of electricity were consumed in May this year, compared with 148.7 BU…
London tube network hit by fresh strike as commuters face delays / Image: File The morning rush hour arrived with fewer trains, longer queues and growing frustration across London as Tube drivers began a fresh 24-hour strike, disrupting journeys for thousands of commuters across the capital.The walkout, which started shortly after midnight on Tuesday, June…
Veteran actress Urvashi is currently busy promoting her upcoming film ‘Parimala & Co,’ directed by Pandiraj. The film, which also stars Jayaram, Sanjana, and Sandy, is scheduled to hit theatres on June 5. Amid the promotions, an emotional interview with Urvashi has come into the limelight among her fans. During this interview, the actress shared…
CBSE reports DOS attack on re-evaluation portal, says system remains operational NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday said its re-evaluation portal came under multiple cyberattack attempts even as thousands of students accessed the platform to apply for verification of answer books and re-evaluation of marks.In an update posted on X,…
Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest ever footballers in the world, has begun preparations for what could be the most important tournament of his career, joining Portugal’s training camp ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener on June 17. The Portuguese star shared his excitement on social media, posting…
Mantra: “Om Trayambhakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam Urvarukmiv Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritat” This is the most powerful Shiva mantra, which is chanted during the most difficult times in life. This mantra holds a great power and devotees can get rid of chronic health issues, it can help you gain the strength and people can get…
Traffic in the Central Business District will see extensive diversions and parking bans from noon until 8 PM. BENGALURU: The city is set to witness heightened security and significant traffic restrictions on Wednesday, June 3, as the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister takes place at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan at 4pm.With several…
LUCKNOW: UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday announced his government proposal to rename Fazilnagar in Kushinagar district as “Pavagarh” in honor of Lord Mahavir.“We have sent a proposal for its renaming. It will no longer be known as Fazilnagar but as Pavagarh. It will be recognized in the name of Lord Mahavir,” Yogi said…
Image credit: ANI NEW DELHI: Former district judge and accused Giribala Singh on Tuesday alleged before a Bhopal court that Twisha Sharma’s lawyer, Anurag Srivastava, had physically assaulted her son, Samarth Singh, during a hearing at the Jabalpur court in the dowry death case.The allegation surfaced after the Central Bureau of Investigation produced Samarth Singh…
Most people use a paper cup for a few minutes and throw it away. Sunil Joseph chose a different path. The 57-year-old social worker from Kerala spent years collecting paper cups from around the world and turned that unusual hobby into a Guinness World Record. On December 1, 2025, Guinness officially recognised his collection of…
