NEW DELHI: Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday rejected claims circulating on social media about India’s E20 ethanol-blended petrol programme, calling them a ‘misinterpretation’. He said that there was no evidence that the fuel causes engine damage in compatible vehicles and that automobile manufacturers as well as vehicle service providers had reported no difficulties…
The United States has now marked its 250th anniversary, but one part of the celebration has only just begun. Beneath the ground in Philadelphia, a specially engineered time capsule has been buried with instructions that it should not be opened for another 250 years. Intended as a message to people living in 2276, it brings…
Belgium booked its place in the World Cup quarterfinals with a commanding 4-1 victory over the United States men’s national soccer team on Monday. Belgium appeared to take a swipe at the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun after securing the win. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters) The result came against the backdrop of the ongoing controversy surrounding…
Hema Malini denies being Bollywood’s top-paid actress (Image Credits Archives and IMDb) During the 1970s and early 1980s, Hema Malini was among Bollywood’s biggest stars and was widely regarded as one of the industry’s highest-paid actresses of that era. However, in a recent conversation on a podcast, the veteran actor and politician dismissed that long-standing…
Whether it’s applying a kala tika to a newborn, tying a lemon and green chillies to a new vehicle, or quietly celebrating a personal achievement, many people follow traditions they believe help protect them from nazar. Across India and in many other cultures, these practices have been passed down through generations and continue to be…
From RCF board approving a fund raise up to ₹1,500 crore via FPO to Advait Energy Transitions securing a ₹51.62 crore turnkey contract, these are some…Read More 1/7 Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd | The company’s board approved raising up to ₹1,500 crore through a Further Public Offering (FPO), subject to approvals from shareholders, the…
Siya Goyal, accused of murdering fiancé Ketan Agrawal, allegedly lived a double life as police probe claims of a secret marriage. PUNE: For months, Siya Goyal appeared to be living the life of a young woman preparing for her marriage. She attended family functions, stayed in touch with her fiancé Ketan Agrawal and his family,…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Indonesian Parliament, describing India and Indonesia as civilisational partners bound by a shared history, culture and democratic values. Calling for stronger bilateral cooperation, Modi said the two nations have the potential to shape the future of the Indo-Pacific and strengthen global faith in democracy.“When India…
Indian engineer charged with killing his wife in this apartment in Bellevue, Washington State. 30-year-old Avinash Narne, an Indian software development engineer working in the US, has been charged with the murder of his wife, nine months after she was found dead in their Bellevue home in Washington State. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office…
AB de Villiers (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers says money never motivated him during his illustrious career, insisting his only focus was improving as a cricketer and competing against the best in the world.Speaking on The Times of India’s “Bombay Sports Exchange” podcast, the 41-year-old reflected on how the financial…
