Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Friday reported a 17 per cent rise in total sales at 32,086 units in April 2026 as compared to 27,329 units sold in the same month last year. Domestic sales were at 30,159 units as compared to 24,833 units in April 2025, up 21 per cent, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) said…
Russia has successfully conducted the first test launch of its new Soyuz-5 rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, marking a key milestone in the country’s space programme, according to its space agency Roscosmos.The launch took place late on April 30 at 2100 Moscow time, with the rocket lifting off without any reported issues. Roscosmos…
Ottapidaram Assembly Constituency is a reserved (SC) seat in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, known as the birthplace of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaram Pillai. M C Shunmugaiah (also spelled Shanmugayyaa or Shunmugaiah C) from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) remains the MLA as of March 2026, with no reported by-elections or changes since 2021. He won…
Senior official in the Iranian government dismissed claims by the United States on the health of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and said that he is healthy.Member of the assembly of experts and the deputy for international affairs in the office of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Mohsen Qomi said that such tactics are used…
Petrol and diesel prices stayed steady across major Indian cities on Friday, even as global crude oil prices witnessed a sharp surge, indicating no immediate impact on domestic fuel rates.The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) released a statement and said that there has been no revision in retail fuel prices, ensuring stability for consumers.The Centre on…
JEECUP registration window extended: The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has extended the last date for online application for the UPJEE Polytechnic exam. As per the official notice, the earlier deadline was April 30, 2026, which has now been extended to May 10, 2026. According to the official communication, the online application process…
Riteish Deshmukh‘s directorial ‘Raja Shivaji’ has just hit the screens today, May 1 on the occasion of Maharashtra Day. The film also stars him in the titular role along with actors like Sanjay Dutt, Genelia Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar among others. A special screening of the film was organised in Mumbai on…
Shubman Gill is the star of the hour. The man created history in IPL 2026 by becoming the first player to hit 100 sixes for Gujarat Titans during a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Coming from a small village in Punjab to becoming one of India’s most dependable batters, he has built a remarkable cricketing…
Billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate unveiled plans to overhaul its operating model, in an effort to cut decision-making time as it pushes for accelerated growth across businesses. The Adani Group will introduce a three-layer organizational structure with fewer decision-makers, and have greater focus on liquidity and access to capital, Adani said in an internal memo to…
The move to downsize motorcycle engines is happening rather aggressively under the Bajaj Auto umbrella. It is not just Bajaj doing it. Brands like KTM and Triumph have also shifted focus to sub-350cc engines. The reason is simple. Motorcycles under 350cc attract a lower GST of 18 percent, which helps brands price them more aggressively….
