The revised name appeared on the digital destination displays of TNSTC buses across the state and MTC buses in Chennai on Thursday. TRICHY: The Tamil Nadu govt has dropped the word “Vidiyal” from one of the state’s most recognisable welfare schemes, officially renaming “Magalir Vidiyal Payanam” as “Magalir Payanam.” The revised name appeared on the…
HYDERABAD: The Telangana govt’s ambitious Core Urban Region (CURE) Bill, 2026 promises tougher laws, steeper penalties and stricter civic regulations to transform Hyderabad into a cleaner, greener and better-managed metropolis.However, Hyderabad’s biggest challenge is not the absence of laws but weak enforcement. As the draft Bill is open for public suggestions, experts and urban planners…
Awiqli is a long-acting basal insulin designed to provide steady background insulin support throughout the week. India has become one of the first countries in the world to introduce Awiqli, the world’s first once-a-week basal insulin approved for clinical use, offering a new treatment option for adults living with diabetes.The launch comes at a crucial…
Super Typhoon Bavi is headed for Japan, Taiwan and China (Image credit: SCMP) China, Taiwan and Japan braced for what may be the most destructive tropical storm in years as Super Typhoon Bavi, a storm roughly the width of France at about 1,000km, churned toward the region with winds near 200km/h.Satellite imagery shows Bavi covers…
‘Dhamaal 4’ is among the most anticipated theatrical releases this month. Directed by Indra Kumar, the comedy entertainer arrives in cinemas on July 10 and will face competition from Hollywood release ‘Moana’ at the box office. The fourth installment reunites franchise regulars Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi and Jaaved Jaaferi, while Anjali Anand, Ravi…
The Gujarat Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) has issued the final answer key for Gujarat PGCET 2026, bringing the admission process a step closer to the result declaration. Candidates can now verify their responses, estimate their scores using the official marking scheme, and prepare for the upcoming counselling process as results are expected shortly….
One passenger’s decision to buy in-flight Wi-Fi turned an ordinary flight into a football watch party, as fellow travellers gathered around a single laptop to watch Argentina’s FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Egypt.The video was shared on X, with footage showing how one passenger’s laptop became the centre of attention during the flight.In the…
Bumblebees may be carrying a far heavier burden of toxic metals than honeybees, even when both species forage in the same countryside. The research found that pollen collected by bumblebees contained between two and seven times higher concentrations of several harmful metals, including arsenic, chromium, lead and tin, compared with pollen gathered by nearby honeybees….
A Kalyan court rejected a police request to produce Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre via video conference. KALYAN: A Kalyan court on Thursday rejected the Vishnu Nagar police’s request to produce arrested Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre via video conferencing in the alleged assault case involving a doctor and nursing staff at KDMC’s Shastri Nagar…
Bengaluru professionals are increasingly turning to substances to cope with work pressure (Representative image) BENGALURU: A weekend drink to unwind. Cigarette breaks while at work. A pill to stay focused through the night, chasing deadlines.For a growing number of Bengaluru professionals, what begins as an occasional coping mechanism is quietly turning into dependence, as relentless…
