Pune: The standing committee of the civic body on Thursday cleared a proposal to appoint a consultant for initiating environmental clearance of the Paud Phata-Balbharati road, which is being opposed by green activists.The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)’s second attempt to raise tenders for the same was also opposed by the activists, who alleged the cost…
Lucknow: A neurodivergent autistic student, Kabir Verma, has emerged as an inspiring example of perseverance and collective support by scoring 65% in the Class X examination.Verma dedicated his success to his teachers and parents. He was denied admission by several schools in his childhood. Then, his mother, Meena Rana, a teacher at Spring Dale College,…
Gursimrat Singh and Jonathan Fernandez in action during training as they gear up for matchday Jaipur: Rajasthan United FC will lock horns with Dempo Sports Club in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 Championship Stage fixture on Friday (May 1). The match will be held at Namdhari Football Stadium and will begin at 6.30 pm.In…
Kadayanallur Assembly Constituency in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, falls under Tenkasi Lok Sabha and serves a diverse rural region blending agriculture and trade near the Western Ghats. C Krishnamurali of AIADMK is the current MLA, elected in 2021 with 88,474 votes (43.08% share), defeating IUML’s K A M Muhammed Abubacker (64,125 votes) by a margin…
A wooden structure, dated 476,000 years old, was found at Kalambo Falls in Zambia. This discovery has significantly altered our view of early hominin intelligence. Researchers from Aberystwyth University and the University of Liverpool uncovered these logs that fit together, marking the oldest known example of wood used in building. Remarkably, this structure existed over…
MUMBAI: The RBI brought a large quantity of gold back to India during Oct 2025-March 2026, even as the share of the yellow metal in forex reserves rose sharply with soaring gold prices and a decline in foreign currency assets.According to data released by RBI in its half-yearly report of foreign exchange reserves, domestically held…
Riteish Deshmukh‘s directorial ‘Raja Shivaji’ has just hit the screens today, May 1 on the occasion of Maharashtra Day. The film also stars him in the titular role along with actors like Sanjay Dutt, Genelia Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar among others. A special screening of the film was organised in Mumbai on…
JEECUP registration window extended: The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has extended the last date for online application for the UPJEE Polytechnic exam. As per the official notice, the earlier deadline was April 30, 2026, which has now been extended to May 10, 2026. According to the official communication, the online application process…
Rajat Patidar and Jason Holder (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: The IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium delivered plenty of excitement, but also controversy, as Gujarat Titans edged out a four-wicket win. The biggest talking point of the night was Rajat Patidar’s dismissal, caught by Jason…
The move to downsize motorcycle engines is happening rather aggressively under the Bajaj Auto umbrella. It is not just Bajaj doing it. Brands like KTM and Triumph have also shifted focus to sub-350cc engines. The reason is simple. Motorcycles under 350cc attract a lower GST of 18 percent, which helps brands price them more aggressively….
