The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 37,500 crore scheme to promote coal and lignite gasification projects, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said, positioning the initiative as a major step towards cleaner coal utilisation, energy security and import substitution.The scheme aims to accelerate the conversion of coal and lignite into synthesis gas, or syngas,…
LizLaz, the influencer who became an overnight internet sensation earlier this year after Virat Kohli accidentally ‘liked’ one of her Instagram posts, has now revealed that several journalists allegedly approached her with offers of money to make misleading claims about the cricket star. Despite the sudden attention, she firmly defended Kohli, insisting he “did nothing…
Indian Army begins TES-56 recruitment for Lieutenant posts through 10+2 technical entry route Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026: The Indian Army has released the notification for the Technical Entry Scheme (TES)-56 course scheduled to commence from January 2027. The recruitment drive offers entry to eligible candidates seeking permanent commission in the Army as officers through…
Varun Chakravarthy (AP Photo) RCB head into the contest high on confidence after pulling off a thrilling two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, while KKR have revived their playoff hopes with four consecutive victories following a disastrous six-match winless run that included five defeats and one no-result.Ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s crucial IPL 2026 clash against…
A recent RTI response from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has revealed more details about how Bharat NCAP carries out crash tests and safety ratings in India. The RTI was filed in March 2026. It sought information about retests, crash test modifiers and how vehicles are selected for Bharat NCAP evaluations, a post…
Hyderabad: Senior CPI (Maoist) leader and Central Committee (CC) member Pasunoori Narahari has surrendered before Telangana police due to ill health and has been shifted to a hospital for treatment. Narahari carried a reward of Rs 20 lakh on his head.Narahari, 60, also known by aliases Vishwanath, Santhosh, Jagadishwar and Shankar, was active in the…
KOLKATA: After yet another horse was found starving, dehydrated, and left to die under the Hastings Flyover, PETA India has launched a powerful billboard campaign in Kolkata urging people to say no to horse-drawn carriage rides. “If you care about animals, don’t take carriage rides,” is PETA India’s blunt and urgent message to the people…
A view of Jagraon Bridge in Ludhiana Ludhiana: Just as residents began experiencing hot weather, conditions changed abruptly on Monday, with the sky turning dark for a while and daytime temperatures dropping below normal. The met department has predicted a weather disturbance in the district over the next two days.While the morning was sunny, dark…
ED summons NCP leader Rupali Chakankar in “Bhondu Baba” Ashok Kharat case NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday issued a summons to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rupali Chakankar in connection with the alleged rape and financial irregularities case involving self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat also known as ‘Bhondu Baba’.According to officials, Chakankar has…
Prateek Yadav LUCKNOW: Prateek Yadav, the step-brother of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, died in Lucknow on Wednesday morning under mysterious circumstances. He was 38.According to hospital officials, Prateek was brought to the Civil Hospital in Lucknow at around 6 am by Aparna Yadav’s brother, Aman Singh Bisht. Doctors…
