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Central expert panel approves environmental clearance for 1,000 MW Naying hydro-power project of Arunachal Pradesh NEW DELHI: An expert panel of the Union environment ministry has recommended green clearance to the 1,000 MW Naying hydro-electric project, paving the way for other statutory clearances and construction of this run-of-the-river project across the Siyom River in Siang…

Lithuania Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius (Image/AP) Social Democrat leader Mindaugas Sinkevicius became Lithuania’s new prime minister on Tuesday after parliament approved his government’s programme, paving the way for his cabinet to take office.Lithuania, a member of both Nato and the European Union, shares borders with Russia and Belarus. The Baltic nation is Nato’s highest defence…

First services production index shows double-digit growth in 14 sub-sectors in April The government on Tuesday released the first trial Index of Services Production (ISP), showing that 14 of the 19 formal services sub-sectors recorded double-digit year-on-year growth in April.The trial index, with 2024-25 as the base year, covers about 60 per cent of India’s…

Image Credit: AI Generated If you watch nature documentaries, they often paint the hyena as the ultimate villain of the animal kingdom, a cowardly, cunning scavenger known only for its eerie laugh. However, a new study by researchers from the Department of Ethology at the University of Pisa, the Ngorongoro Hyena Project at the Leibniz…

Paul Wesley, the charming actor renowned for his role as Stefan Salvatore in ‘The Vampire Diaries,’ walked down the aisle in an intimate outdoor ceremony with German-Brazilian model Natalie Kuckenburg. Amid tranquil palm trees and a serene landscape, the duo exchanged their vows in a civil wedding. Their dog, Greg, was the best boy who…

Anger can threaten peace in a matter of seconds. One harsh word can destroy a relationship. A single impulsive response can ruin the work. A single erroneous reaction can lead to many days of regret. That’s why the Bhagavad Gita recommends controlling anger. The quote today is from the teachings of Krishna: “From anger comes…

A LinkedIn post by an IIT Kanpur alumnus has sparked widespread discussion by suggesting that where people live can influence how they perceive success. Comparing life in Bengaluru with that in a mountain town, the post highlights how social environments and constant comparison may affect confidence, contentment, and personal fulfilment. India’s metro cities have sold…

Have you ever caught yourself replaying the same conversation for the tenth time, wondering if you said the wrong thing? Or spent an entire evening worrying about something that hasn’t even happened yet? If yes, you’re not alone. Overthinking has become almost second nature for many of us. We overanalyze texts, question our decisions, imagine…

Axar Patel produced a brilliant spell at the death to enter an exclusive list in Indian ODI cricket during the opening match against England at Edgbaston on Tuesday. The left-arm spinner became only the second Indian spinner to claim four wickets between overs 41 and 50 of an ODI innings. The only other Indian spinner…

Phu Quoc chief rejects allegations of delayed rescue 15 Indian tourists died after a speedboat carrying 32 Indians and four Vietnamese crew members capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island off Phu Quoc on July 11. The bodies of the victims were repatriated to India on Monday, while one critically injured tourist continues to receive…