Representative image (Image: AP) NEW DELHI: The government on Friday issued a detailed rebuttal to misinformation circulating on social media about India’s E20 ethanol blending programme, rejecting claims related to excessive water consumption, engine damage, environmental risks and fuel safety.In a 10-point clarification, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas said the E20 programme, under…
Govt reviews the situation of rainfall deficit and potential drought conditions in certain parts of India NEW DELHI: There doesn’t appear to be any respite from the El Nino over monsoon, with the World Meteorological Organisation’s (WMO) latest update on Friday indicating a “rapid development” of this climatic phenomenon during July-Sept, increasing the likelihood of…
‘A horse knows the road, even if its rider does not’ A horse on the steppe remembers what maps forget: A proverb from Mongolia where survival once depended on animal instinct, weather sense, and inherited knowledge of the land.Among Mongolia’s vast grasslands, where landmarks can be scarce and weather changes without warning, traditional wisdom often…
BENGALURU: German software major SAP is tightening hiring, travel and third-party spending as it steps up investments in artificial intelligence, according to an internal email sent to employees.In the email, SAP said the rapid pace of AI adoption is driving significant investments in AI products, strategic acquisitions and the infrastructure needed to support AI workloads….
Prince William believes British football fans heading to North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be surprised by one thing more than anything else: the size of the stadiums. Speaking on the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, hosted by Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce, the Prince of Wales said the scale…
While early birds existed in a time period when dinosaurs dominated, they were feathered, capable of gliding or flying, but looked nothing like the birds we have today. Unlike birds like pigeons, robins and eagles, which have short fan-shaped tails, these ancient birds possessed long, bony tails inherited from their dinosaur ancestors. The transition from…
INOX Clean plans to refile for its initial public offering (IPO) in the coming months after strengthening its business through acquisitions, Executive Director Devansh Jain of the InoxGFL Group said following a ₹700 crore investment by the Poonawalla family office. The investment values the renewable energy platform at ₹70,000 crore and comes after a series…
Woman who claimed husband ‘stumbled’ onto knife sentenced to life for murder A woman who fatally stabbed her husband of nearly 30 years was sentenced to life imprisonment on Friday after a court found her guilty of murder, rejecting her claim that his death was an accident.Daryl Berman, 72, was ordered to serve a minimum…
NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to several beverage companies for alleged misbranding and making misleading claims by marketing their products as “energy drinks”.In a post on X, the food regulator said it had “issued notices to several beverage brands claiming to be ‘energy drinks’ for misbranding…
‘A house without curtains cannot face the wind’ A house without curtains is not just exposed to wind. In Palestinian speech, it becomes a warning about fragility, about what happens when protection is missing where it is needed most.“بيت بلا ستارة ما بيستحمل ريح”“A house without curtains cannot withstand wind.”This proverb is short, domestic, and…
