India’s state-run oil marketing companies are absorbing losses of nearly Rs 30,000 crore every month to keep petrol, diesel and LPG prices unchanged despite the sharp surge in global energy prices triggered by the West Asia conflict, government officials and sources, cited by PTI said on Friday.The financial burden on Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum…
Krunal Pandya and Nicholas Pooran (Screengrab) A tense on-field moment between Nicholas Pooran and Krunal Pandya grabbed attention during the high-scoring IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Lucknow on Thursday.The incident took place during LSG’s innings after Krunal bowled a short delivery to Pooran. The left-hander pulled the ball…
Stepping onto the vintage quads and vaulted halls of the world’s oldest universities feels like time travel, stone walls that have seen kings, civilisations, and Nobel dreams still buzz with today’s students. These campuses aren’t just schools; they’re living legends, combining Gothic grandeur with modern hustle. One can be totally spellbound by this architecture, often…
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday chose Suvendu Adhikari to be the next chief minister of West Bengal after saffron party’s resounding victory in the state, securing 207 seats.Adhikri met West Bengal governor R N Ravi and staked claim to form the first BJP-led government in the state.“Bhoi is out and, as Prime…
File photo: Abhimanyu Munjal, MD & CEO, Hero FinCorp MUMBAI: IPO-bound Hero FinCorp, one of the leading NBFCs in India, is betting on ‘AI strategies’ for growth in the coming years. In addition to the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) in its operations, its two other focus areas are Aspiring India, and Asset inclusion as…
Sanjay Manjrekar, Virat Kohli Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost by nine runs to Lucknow Super Giants through the DLS method in their Indian Premier League 2026 match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday.One of the key moments of the match was the dismissal of Virat Kohli. LSG pacer Prince Yadav bowled a 140.4 kmph inswinging…
KL Rahul added another major milestone to his IPL career during Delhi Capitals’ clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday.Although Rahul’s innings ended on 23, the Delhi Capitals batter entered the record books by becoming the first player in IPL history to score more than 1000 runs for three different…
Coffee has changed its image over the years. Once blamed for everything from anxiety to heart trouble, it is now backed by several large studies showing possible health benefits when consumed in moderation. Coffee naturally contains caffeine, antioxidants, magnesium, potassium, and plant compounds called polyphenols. One of the most studied compounds in coffee is chlorogenic…
NEW DELHI: Suvendu Adhikari’s rise as BJP’s choice for chief minister in West Bengal comes after years of positioning himself as the party’s most formidable anti-Mamata Banerjee face in the state. From defeating the Trinamool Congress supremo in her own den to leading the BJP’s aggressive Hindutva-driven campaign, Adhikari steadily emerged as the saffron party’s…
New gratuity rules: Over time, this may translate into a higher payout at the time of exit. (AI image) Gratuity has long been seen as a quiet but meaningful reward for years of service. It is not something employees think about every month, but at the time of leaving a job, it often becomes one…