E20 is petrol containing 20% ethanol and 80% petrol. (Generative image) NEW DELHI: The debate over E20 petrol has taken a fresh turn after chief economic adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran argued that lower-ethanol fuel such as E10 should be made available for older vehicles, even as government officials maintain that there is currently no…
1958, the US secretly detonated 3 nuclear devices In August and September 1958, the United States military carried out a secret series of high-altitude nuclear tests in the remote upper reaches of the South Atlantic Ocean. Code-named Operation Argus, the operation involved launching three low-yield nuclear devices between 100 and 500 kilometres into space. The…
Rajinikanth’s much-awaited ‘Jailer 2’ has started building momentum as the film moves closer to its theatrical release. With only a few months left for the big-screen arrival, the makers have begun unveiling exciting updates to keep the excitement alive among fans. After creating curiosity with the announcement of the first single, the team has now…
Ayush Shetty, PV Sindhu qualifes for pre-quarterfinals (PTI Photo) Ayush Shetty and PV Sindhu moved into the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships 2026 with straight-game wins in New Delhi on Wednesday.However, it was a mixed day for India as Lakshya Sen and Unnati Hooda were knocked out after close battles. Shetty, Sindhu march on…
For millions of years, birds have been changing in ways that are difficult to see from the present day. A skeleton in a museum may look like a fixed record of one species, but taken together, thousands of specimens can reveal how bodies changed across vast stretches of time. That is what a team at…
As the Moon journeys through Scorpio, domestic issues may feel intensified today. However, the guidance of Jupiter encourages discerning solutions to these challenges. With Saturn’s return to Revati, previously set financial or familial duties may resurface. It’s imperative to address these matters practically, preventing emotional turmoil from escalating complications. Detaching property from feelings can ease…
Critically injured workers bled for extended periods before receiving assistance NEW DELHI: For the families of workers caught in Wednesday’s CNG station blast in Delhi, the tragedy did not end with the explosion, with relatives alleging that injured workers struggled to get timely medical help.One family said a critically injured worker remained at the site…
Mumbai: In a fresh push to enforce Marathi language norms for public transport drivers, the Maharashtra transport department will now assess the practical Marathi-speaking ability of applicants seeking new auto-rickshaw, taxi and aggregator cab permits and badges through direct interaction with RTO officials. The entire verification process for new permits and badges will be video-recorded,…
Pix by: ChethanBengaluru: At one end of the dimly-lit hall at National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Vasanthnagar, Sandro Botticelli’s famed Italian Renaissance painting, Madonna and Child, glimmers against a monochrome grey wall, bathed in warm yellow light.The Madonna gazes at her child with a quiet melancholy, while the kid looks away. There is…
‘Reels govt has no real concern for Tamil people’: AIADMK protests TN govt’s inaction on Tamil fisherman killed in Saudi pirate attack, walks out of assembly Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday slammed TVK MLAs for thumping their desks as his party walked out of the assembly for not taking up a…
