NEW DELHI: Vedanta Power on Monday said it has completed disbursement of compensation to the families of those killed and injured in a boiler-related incident at its power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district earlier this month.In a statement, company said it has provided financial assistance of Rs 35 lakh each to families of the deceased,…
22.1 million excess deaths recorded globally between 2020 and 2023NEW DELHI: The Covid-19 pandemic caused an estimated 22.1 million excess deaths globally between 2020 and 2023, nearly three times higher than the seven million Covid deaths officially reported worldwide, according to the World Health Statistics 2026 report released by the World Health Organization (WHO).WHO said…
For kids, the beginning of a new school year brings hope, and while parents enjoy this excitement, what awaits them is the endless list of new stationery, textbooks, and long queues in the markets. Undoubtedly, this is the story of many Indian schools, but did you know the story isn’t the same for parents around…
Sai Sudharsan (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Sai Sudharsan continued his sensational run with the bat in IPL 2026, producing another classy knock for Gujarat Titans against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.The stylish left-hander struck a composed 61 off 44 balls, helping Gujarat Titans post 168/5 on a surface…
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress on Monday raised fresh objections against alleged mass enrolment of new voters in Bengal, forcing an already exasperated Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant to sarcastically observe that he would have to create a dedicated special bench to deal with the volume of pleas relating to SIR and elections.TMC…
The IAF’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team performed aerial manoeuvres during the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav at the Somnath Temple on Monday.As part of the celebrations, Narendra Modi participated in the Vishesh Maha Puja, followed by the Kumbhabhishek and Dhvajarohan ceremonies, marking the consecration rituals and the hoisting of the temple flag.PM Modi on Monday offered prayers…
NEW DELHI: On paper, the 2026 assembly elections are straightforward: five regions, 824 seats, and a familiar roster of parties battling for power. West Bengal (294 seats), Tamil Nadu (234), Kerala (140), Assam (126), and Puducherry (30) together form a significant, but not unprecedented, electoral exercise.Yet, this is not a routine election cycle.The timing gives…
NEW DELHI: CBI has busted an alleged corruption ring involving Punjab Vigilance Bureau, leading to the arrest of three individuals. According to the agency, the group solicited payments in exchange for “settling” formal complaints pending with the office of Director General of Vigilance.Vikas Goyal, his son, Raghav Goyal, and their associate, Ankit Wadhwaare accused of…
An Airbus C295 aircraft landed on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur as the Indian Air Force carried out takeoff and landing drills to test operational readiness during wartime. Video footage showed the exercise being conducted to assess the expressway’s viability as an alternative runway during times of war or national emergencies.Fighter jets of the IAF…
A simple home remedy offers a new way to clean toilet seats. Mixing toothpaste with baking soda creates a powerful paste. This combination effectively removes grime and stains. It leverages scientific principles used in dental hygiene. Bathroom cleaning is not one of the favourite hobbies of people, and most often, the toilet seat requires a…