The metro corridor is planned to connectMillennium City Centre and Cyber City GURGAON: The construction of phase 1 of the new metro corridor has entered the next phase.The first pier cap was installed on Thursday, nearly a year after the construction of phase 1 was awarded. While the project was allotted in Aug last year,…
Owners of luxury and imported vehicles are seeking ethanol-free 100-octane petrol. (Representational image) CHANDIGARH: For years, 100-octane petrol was the domain of performance enthusiasts and luxury car owners seeking an extra edge. Today, it is attracting a broader set of motorists.With E20 petrol becoming the standard fuel at retail outlets, owners of luxury, imported and…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Friday issued a whip to its MPs, directing them to be present in both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha as the government is set to take up the contentious FCRA Amendment Bill for discussion.Congress has asked its parliamentarians to remain present in their respective Houses on August 10, 11 and…
Representative Image (AI-generated) A wildfire that swept through the high-altitude alpine zone of Africa’s Rwenzori Mountains in 2012 has been identified as the first large-scale fire to strike the region in at least 12,000 years, according to a study published in Nature. By analysing ancient lake sediment cores (cylindrical samples of layered mud from the…
The old average had a basic flaw. An index fund promises to match the index, and the index is built on closing prices. From August 3, 2026, the closing price of every stock in the F&O segment comes from an auction instead of a 30-minute average. Long-term investors need to do nothing. Traders, index funds…
Who is the voice behind Yash’s Ravana in Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’ English trailer? Actor starred in ‘Ms. Marvel’ and ‘The Marvels’ The English trailer of ‘Ramayana’ has sparked plenty of discussion since its release, with viewers focusing on everything from its grand visuals and ambitious scale to the performances of Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and…
US student visas plunge 62% for Indians Student visas issued by the United States (US) to Indian nationals dropped by 62 per cent in 2025, according to a new report by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), a Washington based think tank. The report also calls for scrapping the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, arguing…
Ariha Pangambam on Friday created history by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in the senior women’s individual event at the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships.The Indian gymnast finished first in the final with a score of 19.100 to claim India’s first-ever gold medal in the event.Ariha scored 8.650 in artistry, 7.600 in…
Representative Image (AI-generated) Animal bones resting on the floors of South Australia’s underwater caves are revealing far more than the identity of the creatures they once belonged to. According to a new study published in PLOS One, the cave environment itself leaves distinct “fingerprints” on bones, helping scientists reconstruct how they were deposited, the environmental…
Kangana Ranaut added that she had the opportunity to listen to Bhagwat’s views and benefit from his wisdom and experience. NEW DELHI: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Friday praised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat‘s interaction with Gen Z and Gen Alpha, saying the country’s youth are emerging as ambassadors of India’s culture and identity.Speaking during the…
