The ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Thursday dismissed reports of a possible hike in petrol and diesel prices, calling them “fake news” and aimed at creating unnecessary panic among citizens.In a post on X, the ministry said, “There are some news reports suggesting a price hike of petrol and diesel. It is hereby…
Researchers in China have discovered the 11th new lunar mineral, ‘Cerium–Magnesium Changesite,’ from the first Moon meteorites recovered in China. This important advancement, announced by the China Geological Survey, represents a major development within extraterrestrial geology. The new mineral is colourless, transparent and brittle, with unusual physical characteristics such as a distinct fluorescence effect and…
Veteran actor Mumtaz, who began working in films as a child artist in 1952, had a challenging start before rising to stardom. In her early years, she was frequently cast in B-grade roles, but her fortunes changed when she starred opposite Dilip Kumar in the 1967 hit ‘Ram Aur Shyam’. Once she worked with Dilip…
Numerology offers an interesting perspective on how people deal with pain and how they cope with it in a world that often glorifies resilience. Based on your date of birth and root number or moolank, this ancient system can show your emotional wiring and how you respond to heartbreak, loss and life’s hardest challenges. Here’s…
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has reported a strong performance in the Class 10 board exams this year. With an overall pass percentage of 95.27 per cent, the results show that high scores are not limited to a few pockets, but they are spread across the state.Gumla has emerged as the top-performing district, recording an…
Bug-infested rice is a common problem in kitchens, and the bugs can emerge from the rice even though the rice looked clean at the store. The bugs can sometimes get inside ‘clean’ rice at various stages of rice’s life cycle – during harvest, during packaging, or during storage. Sometimes, the rice weevil lays its eggs…
Who will replace Ayush Mhatre at no. 3? Chennai Super Kings have suffered a major setback in IPL 2026, with their in-form top-order batter Ayush Mhatre ruled out on Tuesday due to a hamstring tear sustained during their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18 in Hyderabad. Mhatre had been a key pillar at No.3…
Voting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections across 234 constituencies saw brisk participation, with long queues reported at several polling stations and steady turnout across urban and rural pockets.The day also saw a strong public focus on high-profile voting, with top political leaders, celebrities and first-time voters turning up in large numbers across Chennai, Salem,…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday called on global leaders, including India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to take a firmer stand against Russia, saying they must clearly tell President Vladimir Putin to end the war.In a post on X sharing excerpts from his interview with CNN, Zelenskyy said mediation alone may not be enough to…
A ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States on February 20 struck down the reciprocal tariffs introduced by Donald Trump. (AI image) India-US trade deal: The Indian delegation’s visit to America for trade deal talks has concluded and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has called New Delhi a ‘tough nut to crack’. The…