Coal gasification can cut import dependence, strengthen energy security: G Kishan Reddy

India can significantly reduce its dependence on imports and strengthen long-term energy security by accelerating coal gasification projects, Union coal and mines minister G Kishan Reddy said on Thursday, as the government stepped up efforts to attract investment into the sector.Speaking at a roadshow on the Centre’s scheme for promoting surface coal and lignite gasification…

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Upasana Singh says she was the original choice for Maine Pyaar Kiya before Bhagyashree; recalls confronting Barjatya over rejection |

Upasana Singh says she was the original choice for Maine Pyaar Kiya before Bhagyashree; recalls confronting Sooraj Barjatya’s father over rejection (Image credits: Instagram) Upasana Singh has revealed that she was once considered for the lead role of Suman in Sooraj Barjatya‘s blockbuster Maine Pyaar Kiya, a part that eventually went to Bhagyashree. Looking back…

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Central Sanskrit University launches AI & Data Science BTech course; here’s how to apply

Admissions have begun for the AICTE-approved B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science programme at the Nashik campus of Central Sanskrit University for the 2026–27 academic session.The university has said the four-year programme is open to candidates who have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM). Applicants should also have basic understanding of…

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Psychology says people who travel solo at least once a year share these 8 personality traits — and they are not what you would expect |

For many people, travelling alone still sounds intimidating. Solo travellers are often stereotyped as lonely, restless or simply trying to escape everyday life. Solo travel, however, has become increasingly popular, especially among younger generations who are choosing to explore the world on their own. From Gen Z backpackers to millennials taking annual trips, more people…

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Magnus Carlsen suffers another Indian setback as Arjun Erigaisi stuns world No. 1 | Chess News

Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi (PTI Photo) Magnus Carlsen‘s recent struggles against India’s elite young grandmasters continued on Thursday as Arjun Erigaisi delivered a major upset at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships in Hong Kong.Just weeks after suffering consecutive defeats against R Praggnanandhaa at Norway Chess, the world No. 1 found himself on…

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White House clears final reg: flexibility for international students in terms of stay and studies likely to be curbed

To begin with, this means that international students and other visa holders covered by the new policy will have to seek periodical visa extensions and undergo biometrics The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has cleared a ‘final’ regulation sent to it earlier by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This regulation will replace the…

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