Jaipur: The integrity of power sector data in Rajasthan has come under serious question as a growing proportion of defective electricity meters, particularly in the agriculture segment, continues to distort transmission and distribution (T&D) loss figures reported by state discoms. The issue, flagged by the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission in its latest tariff and truing-up…
TVK chief Vijay (File photo) NEW DELHI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Thursday unveiled the party’s manifesto for the Tamil Nadu assembly polls, a week before all 234 constituencies in the state are set to vote.The counting of votes will be held on May 4.The actor-politician, who launched TVK in February 2024, made…
The mystery of the Colorado River’s missing water has finally been solved by scientists from the University of Washington, revealing a critical shift in the American West’s hydrological cycle. For the past several decades, hydrologic managers have used winter snowpack measurements to predict how much water will be available in reservoirs during the summer months,…
China’s economic growth rebounded more than expected in the first quarter of 2026, suggesting limited immediate spillovers from the Iran war while giving policymakers more room to delay additional stimulus. Gross domestic product (GDP) in the world’s second-largest economy expanded 5.0% year-on-year in January-March, the fastest pace in three quarters, according to data released by…
There’s a certain magic in binging something good over the weekend. The world slows down a bit, you dive into new worlds, and you get to ride out a story at your own pace. This week’s batch of streaming releases captures that feeling perfectly. It’s a mix of crime, romance, dark comedy, and new spins…
Pune: A delegation from the Western India Regional Council (WIRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) met Maharashtra’s Co-operative Commissioner Deepak Taware to discuss key issues concerning the state’s co-operative sector, including audit reforms, regulatory timelines and professional participation in policymaking.The delegation was led by WIRC Chairman CA Sourabh Ajmera and included…
Vaishali and coach RB Ramesh carrying Pranesh M (Photo by Michal Walusza and Chennai Grand Masters) NEW DELHI: Chennai Grand Masters is an elite-level annual closed tournament held every year in what is widely considered the chess capital of India. Divided into two sections, Masters and Challengers, players from different countries are invited to compete…
Volvo Car India has announced a price revision across its entire model range, with an increase of up to Rs 1 lakh set to come into effect from May 1, 2026. The move follows a broader trend where several brands catering to luxury and mass market segments have already implemented similar hikes in recent weeks.According…
The discovery of Earth-sized planets outside our own solar system has completely changed our way of viewing the universe, but none has done so to the degree that TRAPPIST-1 has managed to do. This planetary system is located some 40 light-years from us and comprises seven rocky planets, which share many of the characteristics of…
Amavasya is the most powerful day, which is devoted to worship ancestor or forefathers and people often take this day as an opportunity when they can offer their sincere prayers to them and do something for their salvation. They perform various religious and spiritual activities on this specific day. Amavasya falls every month, the darkest…
