Bulk consumers must declare their sugar stocks on the food department’s portal every Friday NEW DELHI: Ahead of the festive season, Centre Friday relaxed the stockholding limit for bulk sugar consumers, allowing them to hold sugar for up to 30 days instead of the existing 15 days, as retail prices have eased by nearly 10%…
Alireza Sepahi, 25, and Mahshad Keshani, 22, were arrested during anti-government protest. An Iranian anti-regime protester was hanged just hours after marrying his imprisoned fiancee over a prison phone line, in a heartbreaking ceremony arranged as the couple feared they might never get another chance to be together, according to a report by the New…
Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi (PTI Photo) Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi’s bid to qualify for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 ended in heartbreak as Dutch Grandmaster Benjamin Bok edged him 2-1 in sets in the final of the India Rising: Road to EWC at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai last Saturday.Bok sealed the…
Minecraft’s next update is called the Wilderness Bound update (Image via Mojang) Mojang is sending players back to the Overworld in style with the Minecraft Wilderness Bound update. The third game drop of 2026 is officially named, and it is shaping up to be one of the most exploration-friendly updates.After the underground-focused Chaos Cubed drop,…
Meet the “HERO”, Captain Smit Machchhar For Captain Smit Machchhar, flying an airplane never meant just reaching the destination. Long before he found himself at the controls of a Boeing 737 MAX during one of the most terrifying aviation incidents in recent time, the Mumbai-born pilot had imagined a very different future, the one connected…
As ‘DC’ gears up for its theatrical release, the film has become one of the most talked-about Tamil releases of the week. Apart from marking Lokesh Kanagaraj‘s debut as a lead actor, the action thriller has also grabbed attention for the reported salaries of its key makers. Lokesh Kanagaraj and director Arun Matheswaran have reportedly…
India’s Ishan Kishan (AP Photo) Former England spinner Graeme Swann heaped praise on Ishan Kishan after the wicketkeeper-batter’s sensational century powered India to a dominant 170-run win over Afghanistan in the second ODI in Lucknow, sealing the three-match series with a game to spare.Kishan played a stunning knock of 125 from just 79 balls, striking…
Airlines turn to AI to save fuel; IndiGo to start trials for thriftier take-offs NEW DELHI: After doing everything humanely possible to cut fuel burn, Indian airlines have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to help save the prohibitively expensive black gold. IndiGo has asked its pilots to save fuel during the time when the aircraft…
Nobody needs a rehearsed elevator pitch for every person they bump into on day one. Something as simple as, “Hi, I’m [name], I just joined the [team/department], nice to meet you,” covers most situations just fine. People appreciate brevity a lot more than a long-winded introduction, especially on a day when they’re likely meeting a…
A video about one of India’s favourite summer treats has triggered an unexpected debate on social media. A woman’s claim about the ice allegedly used by some roadside gola and fruit juice vendors has gone viral, drawing thousands of reactions online. While the allegation left many viewers shocked, many others questioned its authenticity, saying there…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Buoyed by the two week US-Iran ceasefire, stock markets rallied strongly on Wednesday. While Nifty50 went above 24,000 intraday, BSE Sensex rose over 3,000 points. Nifty50 ended the day at 23,997.35, up 874 points or 3.78%. BSE Sensex closed at 77,562.90, up 2,946 points or 3.95%.The market…
The Commonwealth Games 2026 are in progress in Glasgow, and Friday, July 31, will see Neeraj Chopra compete in the men’s javelin throw final as he looks to add another medal to his collection. Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh have also qualified, giving India three finalists in the event.India will also begin their campaign…
