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Statistics ministry flags serious gaps in agriculture data collection
The report shows ‘girdawari’ was completed on time in less than half of India
NEW DELHI: With deficit monsoon causing worry among policymakers over kharif sowing, the latest report by the statistics ministry has revealed severe gaps Read More
Hormuz crisis: Iran hit triggers fears of fuel supply disruption
A senior official said the petroleum ministry, along with oil refiners, was closely monitoring the situation
NEW DELHI: The attack by Iranian forces on a Cyprus-flagged ship with Indian crew members Sunday has raised fresh concerns Read More
After brief burst of rain, monsoon in dry phase, deficit rises to 18%
IMD on Sunday predicted “subdued rainfall activity” over the plains of north-west and west-central India
NEW DELHI: India’s monsoon has weakened again after a week of good showers slashed the nationwide rainfall deficit from 4 Read More
Vietnam tragedy: Day after death of 15 Indians, speedboat captain held
The ill-fated speedboat carrying Indian tourists that capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai off Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam
HANOI: Vietnamese police arrested on Sunday the captain of a speedboat that capsized near southern Phu Quoc island, k Read More
Small towns beat big cities in rooftop solar adoption
Surplus power generated during solar hours is fed into the grid and drawn back at night
NEW DELHI: What do Lucknow, Nagpur, Surat, Varanasi and Ernakulam districts have in common? Read More
Jaan Kumar Sanu hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19
Jaan Kumar Sanu hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19; shares health update from hospital bed: ‘China se aaya mera dost’
Singer and former Bigg Boss 14 contestant Jaan Kumar Sanu has been hospitalised after te Read More
Andrew Flintoff’s Top Gear crash passenger sues BBC Studios
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Ian Youngs
Culture reporter
48 minutes ago
A racing driver who was in the car with Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff when he crashed while filming Top Gear in 2022 is suing BBC Studios. Read More
David Willey, esteemed BBC foreign correspondent, dies aged 93
Aleem Maqbool, Religion editor and George Wright
1 hour ago
David Willey, who served as a BBC foreign correspondent for more than half a century, has died aged 93. Read More
Malayalam actor SI Rajasekharan passes away at his Kottayam residence
Malayalam actor SI Rajasekharan passes away at his Kottayam residence; cause of death unknown
Veteran Malayalam actor Rajasekharan, popularly known as SI Rajasekharan for his memorable portrayals of police officers on screen, passe Read More
Shekhar Suman on Aamir Khan’s third marriage with Gauri Spratt
Shekhar Suman takes a dig at Aamir Khan’s third marriage with Gauri Spratt: ‘Our government can’t run a double engine, he’s running a triple engine’
Actor-comedian Shekhar Suman has taken a humorous swip Read More
E20 Petrol Is Now India’s Standard Fuel: Which Countries Use Ethanol-Blended Fuel? Check Full List
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India achieved 20% ethanol blending nationwide, surpassing 2030 target.
This reduces oil imports, saves foreign exchange, supports farmers. Read More
Quote Of The Day | Warren Buffett On Why Long-Term Thinking Leads To Lasting Success
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Quote reflects his investment philosophy emphasizing patient, sustainable growth. Read More
Stock Markets End Higher As Sensex Rises Over 800 Points, Nifty Tests 24K
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Indian benchmark indices surged; Sensex gained 827 points, Nifty 244.
Global markets also rose, ignoring ongoing West Asia geopolitical tensions. Read More
Using E20 Petrol? Govt Says You May Get Less Mileage, But There’s A Catch
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Ministry acknowledged E20 fuel economy dip, highlighted multiple benefits.
Extensive consultations, rigorous testing preceded E20 rollout nationwide. Read More
Why Is The Stock Market Rising Today? IT Stocks And Global Cues Hold The Key
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Indian equity markets rose on Friday due to global trends.
Nifty 50, Sensex gained 0.88%; technology shares led rally. Read More
PADI to host inaugural AmbassaDiver Summit on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef; India represented by Aakash Malhotra and Shaan Singh
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has announced the inaugural PADI AmbassaDiver Summit, a global gathering of divers, storytellers, ocean advocates and celebrities that will be held on Australia’s Great Barrier Re Read More
Karnataka eyes cruise, beach tourism push under Coastal-Malnad policy
Image credit – Istock
The state is drafting a comprehensive ‘Coastal-Malnad Karnataka Tourism Policy 2026’ to unlock the region’s tourism potential, Minister K J George’s office said on Friday. Read More
Booking. com strengthens India B2B play as business travel shifts towards AI and seamless experiences
India’s rapidly expanding startup ecosystem and over 63 million MSMEs are emerging as the next frontier for managed corporate travel, prompting Booking. Read More
India emerging as a global medical tourism hub: Antique report
Image credit – PEXELS
India is rapidly strengthening its position as a leading destination for medical tourism, supported by affordable treatment costs, improving healthcare infrastructure and favourable government policies, according to a Read More
Statistics ministry flags serious gaps in agriculture data collection
The report shows ‘girdawari’ was completed on time in less than half of India
NEW DELHI: With deficit monsoon causing worry among policymakers over kharif sowing, the latest report by the statistics ministry has revealed severe gaps Read More
Hormuz crisis: Iran hit triggers fears of fuel supply disruption
A senior official said the petroleum ministry, along with oil refiners, was closely monitoring the situation
NEW DELHI: The attack by Iranian forces on a Cyprus-flagged ship with Indian crew members Sunday has raised fresh concerns Read More
After brief burst of rain, monsoon in dry phase, deficit rises to 18%
IMD on Sunday predicted “subdued rainfall activity” over the plains of north-west and west-central India
NEW DELHI: India’s monsoon has weakened again after a week of good showers slashed the nationwide rainfall deficit from 4 Read More
Vietnam tragedy: Day after death of 15 Indians, speedboat captain held
The ill-fated speedboat carrying Indian tourists that capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai off Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam
HANOI: Vietnamese police arrested on Sunday the captain of a speedboat that capsized near southern Phu Quoc island, k Read More
Small towns beat big cities in rooftop solar adoption
Surplus power generated during solar hours is fed into the grid and drawn back at night
NEW DELHI: What do Lucknow, Nagpur, Surat, Varanasi and Ernakulam districts have in common? Read More
Jaan Kumar Sanu hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19
Jaan Kumar Sanu hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19; shares health update from hospital bed: ‘China se aaya mera dost’
Singer and former Bigg Boss 14 contestant Jaan Kumar Sanu has been hospitalised after te Read More
Andrew Flintoff’s Top Gear crash passenger sues BBC Studios
Getty Images
Ian Youngs
Culture reporter
48 minutes ago
A racing driver who was in the car with Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff when he crashed while filming Top Gear in 2022 is suing BBC Studios. Read More
David Willey, esteemed BBC foreign correspondent, dies aged 93
Aleem Maqbool, Religion editor and George Wright
1 hour ago
David Willey, who served as a BBC foreign correspondent for more than half a century, has died aged 93. Read More
Malayalam actor SI Rajasekharan passes away at his Kottayam residence
Malayalam actor SI Rajasekharan passes away at his Kottayam residence; cause of death unknown
Veteran Malayalam actor Rajasekharan, popularly known as SI Rajasekharan for his memorable portrayals of police officers on screen, passe Read More
Shekhar Suman on Aamir Khan’s third marriage with Gauri Spratt
Shekhar Suman takes a dig at Aamir Khan’s third marriage with Gauri Spratt: ‘Our government can’t run a double engine, he’s running a triple engine’
Actor-comedian Shekhar Suman has taken a humorous swip Read More
E20 Petrol Is Now India’s Standard Fuel: Which Countries Use Ethanol-Blended Fuel? Check Full List
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India achieved 20% ethanol blending nationwide, surpassing 2030 target.
This reduces oil imports, saves foreign exchange, supports farmers. Read More
Quote Of The Day | Warren Buffett On Why Long-Term Thinking Leads To Lasting Success
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Quote reflects his investment philosophy emphasizing patient, sustainable growth. Read More
Stock Markets End Higher As Sensex Rises Over 800 Points, Nifty Tests 24K
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian benchmark indices surged; Sensex gained 827 points, Nifty 244.
Global markets also rose, ignoring ongoing West Asia geopolitical tensions. Read More
Using E20 Petrol? Govt Says You May Get Less Mileage, But There’s A Catch
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Ministry acknowledged E20 fuel economy dip, highlighted multiple benefits.
Extensive consultations, rigorous testing preceded E20 rollout nationwide. Read More
Why Is The Stock Market Rising Today? IT Stocks And Global Cues Hold The Key
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian equity markets rose on Friday due to global trends.
Nifty 50, Sensex gained 0.88%; technology shares led rally. Read More
PADI to host inaugural AmbassaDiver Summit on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef; India represented by Aakash Malhotra and Shaan Singh
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has announced the inaugural PADI AmbassaDiver Summit, a global gathering of divers, storytellers, ocean advocates and celebrities that will be held on Australia’s Great Barrier Re Read More
Karnataka eyes cruise, beach tourism push under Coastal-Malnad policy
Image credit – Istock
The state is drafting a comprehensive ‘Coastal-Malnad Karnataka Tourism Policy 2026’ to unlock the region’s tourism potential, Minister K J George’s office said on Friday. Read More
Booking. com strengthens India B2B play as business travel shifts towards AI and seamless experiences
India’s rapidly expanding startup ecosystem and over 63 million MSMEs are emerging as the next frontier for managed corporate travel, prompting Booking. Read More
India emerging as a global medical tourism hub: Antique report
Image credit – PEXELS
India is rapidly strengthening its position as a leading destination for medical tourism, supported by affordable treatment costs, improving healthcare infrastructure and favourable government policies, according to a Read More
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Statistics ministry flags serious gaps in agriculture data collection
The report shows ‘girdawari’ was completed on time in less than half of India
NEW DELHI: With deficit monsoon causing worry among policymakers over kharif sowing, the latest report by the statistics ministry has revealed severe gaps Read More
Hormuz crisis: Iran hit triggers fears of fuel supply disruption
A senior official said the petroleum ministry, along with oil refiners, was closely monitoring the situation
NEW DELHI: The attack by Iranian forces on a Cyprus-flagged ship with Indian crew members Sunday has raised fresh concerns Read More
Quote of the day by Ho Chi Minh: ‘Write in such a way that you can be readily understood…’
‘Write in such a way that you can be readily understood’
In 1962, a team of structural engineers faced a serious problem at the newly built international terminal of an American airport. Read More
After brief burst of rain, monsoon in dry phase, deficit rises to 18%
IMD on Sunday predicted “subdued rainfall activity” over the plains of north-west and west-central India
NEW DELHI: India’s monsoon has weakened again after a week of good showers slashed the nationwide rainfall deficit from 4 Read More
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