NEW DELHI: Govt wants to end imports of technology used to monitor and control India’s power grid by 2030, reducing dependence on foreign companies for systems that are critical to keeping electricity flowing across the country.A committee set up by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) to draw up a roadmap for this has found that local…
American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER, PC: Wikipedia American Airlines has narrowed its 24-hour cancellation policy, ending a more generous refund option for passengers who book flights close to departure. Previously, tickets purchased at least 2 days before departure could generally be cancelled within 24 hours for a full refund, regardless of fare type. American’s customer service…
The crackdown also includes tougher vetting of H-1B applicants, including scrutiny of their social media profiles and resumes. The Trump administration is tightening the US immigration system on multiple fronts, with new restrictions affecting immigrant visas, H-1B workers, green card applicants and some existing visa holders.The latest moves include a global pause in immigrant visa…
Ayan Mukerji in talks with Namit Malhotra to bring ‘Ramayana’ producer on board as studio partner for ‘Brahmastra 2’: Report The search for a studio partner for ‘Brahmastra 2’ continues, with reports suggesting that Namit Malhotra of Prime Focus has shown interest in coming on board. This follows unsuccessful talks with Jio Studios, Dharma Productions…
World chess champion D Gukesh found an amusing way to deal with an online troll after a playful exchange on social media took an unexpected turn.On Wednesday, the Indian grandmaster, who has faced increased scrutiny following a difficult run of results in recent times, shared a screenshot of the conversation on his Instagram story with…
Aashritha Penumudi (Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, VA) By combining laboratory biology with machine learning, a 17-year-old student from Virginia has gained new insights into how protein production can go wrong in cancer cells. Aashritha Penumudi, a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, studied a…
Today, the Moon in Aquarius amplifies your personal needs and self-awareness. It’s vital to make decisions that align with your priorities. Shravana Purnima Vrat offers a chance to strengthen family connections and foster profound conversations. The Magha energy may introduce powerful personalities into your sphere, potentially leading to intense relational dynamics. Self-respect is crucial in…
The flash flood originated in Tibet and surged through the Bhote Koshi River at around 9am local time. NEW DELHI: The international bus service connecting Delhi and Kathmandu remains operational despite the devastating flash floods in Nepal, with the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) keeping a close watch on the situation, a senior transport department official…
Mumbai: People travelling by autorickshaws and kaali-peeli taxis across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will asked to pay revised fares with the help of RTO-approved tariff cards from September 1 as the government has granted vehicle owners a three-month grace period, until November 30, to recalibrate their electronic meters in line with the new fare…
Swati BharadwajHyderabad: India’s pet food aisle is getting crowded, and Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting is the latest big name to jump in. After recent entries by players such as Godrej, Reliance, Avanti and Growel, Wipro has launched its pet nutrition brand, Snuggles, on Wednesday, which is also International Dog Day.Anil Chugh, president, foods business,…
