Patiala: A blistering heatwave and the ongoing paddy sowing season pushed Punjab’s power infrastructure to its limit, with residents and industries across the state reeling under severe, unscheduled power outages.Power experts revealed that while the officially logged demand hovered around the 17,000 MW mark, the actual unrestricted demand breached 18,000 MW. The state utility heavily…
Chennai: Private sector Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) on Monday posted a 28% growth in net profit at Rs 374 crore in the quarter ended March 31, 2026, against Rs 292 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. It was on the back of multiple factors primarily driven by interest income aided by record growth in…
Charles Lieber is one of the best-known names in nanoscience, but his career took a dramatic turn after a federal conviction in the United States. Once a leading Harvard chemistry professor, Lieber was convicted in 2021 of making false statements to federal authorities and tax-related offences tied to payments from China. Today, he is back…
Panaji: Only 25.2% of govt schools in Goa have functional computer facilities for teaching, far behind aided schools (94.6%) and private schools (92.3%), according to the Union education ministry’s Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26 report released on Tuesday.The report highlights a sharp digital divide in the state’s school education system despite…
CHANDIGARH: An operation cell team of Chandigarh Police arrested a wanted criminal after a brief encounter from Sector 25, Chandigarh, in the early hours of Wednesday. The accused sustained bullet injuries in his leg and was admitted at GMSH-16 for treatment.Vikash Sheokand, DSP, Operation Cell, Chandigarh Police, said the accused has been identified as Mukesh…
Rani Mukerji’s ‘Mardaani 3’, one of the most talked-about thrillers of the year, is all set for its world television premiere. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, the film follows Shivani Roy as she investigates the mysterious disappearance of several girls. Rani Mukerji made a powerful comeback with ‘Mardaani 3’, the newest installment in one of Bollywood’s…
Chennai: DMDK MP L K Sudhish called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his office in New Delhi on Monday and requested him to prevent Karnataka from constructing a dam at Mekedatu.In a statement, DMDK said Sudhish had submitted a memorandum to Modi urging the Union BJP govt not to give the nod to Karnataka…
Consumers in Uttar Pradesh will no longer be charged for past power purchase dues through monthly surcharges (AI-generated image) LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) on Tuesday has directed Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) to stop including prior period power purchase liabilities in the monthly Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS)…
Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most important Hindu festivals. The festival is also celebrated as Akha Teej. The day is considered auspicious for new beginnings, new ventures, new job, engagement, and marriage. Additionally, many people purchase gold and silver jewelry on this special day, the symbols of wealth and good fortune. Akshaya Tritiya is…
A firefighter sergeant in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture has been suspended after an unusual case of workplace misconduct that has since gone viral online. The officer, based in Inazawa City, was found to have coerced colleagues into playing handmade board games during duty hours, including rest or nap breaks, over a six-month period. What he described…
