Lucknow: With no let-up in scorching weather on Tuesday, Banda became hottest place in the country for the third time in the past six days. In fact, three cities from UP were among 10 hottest districts in India.Banda sizzled at 44.4 degrees Celsius, 3.9 units above normal, followed by Jharsuguda (Odisha) and Akola (Maharashtra) recorded…
Jaipur: A controversy has erupted over the recruitment of contract pharmacists at the super speciality hospital of SMS Medical College, with allegations of arbitrary removals, favouritism and financial irregularities in the appointment process.Mahaveer Prasad Yadav, state convenor of the Rajasthan Pharmacist Sangharsh Samiti, alleged that after the previous contractor’s term ended on March 31, 2026,…
NEW DELHI: Taking a dig at carmakers lobbying for the next phase of fuel efficiency norms, CAFE-3, road transport minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said they have been trying behind the scenes to influence policy and don’t get exposed like political leaders.He also indicated some parity in norms for flex-fuel hybrid cars with EVs.Speaking at…
In 1973, a partial human skull was uncovered in Hahnöfersand, Germany, during archaeological work. It did not come with any clear cultural objects nearby, which made early classification difficult. At first glance, the bone seemed unusual. Its shape carried features that looked partly Neanderthal and partly modern human. That observation led some researchers to suggest…
Apple shares edged lower on Tuesday, slipping 1%, as the company confirmed a leadership transition that will see Tim Cook step down as chief executive on September 1. After stepping down as the CEO, Cook is set to move into the role of executive chairman, handing over the reins to John Ternus, a long-time company…
One of the cons of being a star or public figure is to visit crowded places, even during film promotions. One recalls several instances of actors being mobbed by crowds and stories of the chaos that was created. In a recent interview, celebrity bodyguard Yusuf Ibrahim, who frequently works with Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan…
Abhishek Sharma and Eshan Malinga (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Opener Abhishek Sharma played a stunning innings and completely dominated Delhi Capitals as Sunrisers Hyderabad won comfortably by 47 runs in Hyderabad on Tuesday. This was their third consecutive victory in IPL 2026.His unbeaten 135 off just 68 balls powered SRH to a massive 242/2 on…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for April 22, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
New Delhi: The city is likely to reel under a heatwave condition from Wednesday to Friday with mercury expecting to reach around 44 degrees Celsius in parts of Delhi. A yellow alert is in place.As strong winds blew on Tuesday, the maximum temperature dipped to 38.8 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal.“Westerly winds prevailed with…
Mumbai: The Bombay high court on Tuesday sent a two-member panel on an immediate surprise survey of hawkers from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) area to Hutatma Chowk, near the court premises, and onwards to Colaba to assess the compliance of its earlier order. It also directed the police to set out how it…
