India’s coal-fired power plants face critical fuel shortages as demand rises NEW DELHI: India’s coal-fired power plants are running low on fuel, with nearly half holding coal that can generate power for fewer than three days.The squeeze is getting tighter, with the number of plants reporting critically low stocks climbing to 96 out of 191…
While the Indian economy continues to be on a strong footing, it is faced with global headwinds that have added to uncertainty. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said that the Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% with a neutral policy stance. India continues…
Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile has become the centerpiece of an increasingly complex global power contest, with the United States, China and Russia all seeking a role in determining its future, while Tehran insists the material will not be handed over to anyone.What was once a technical issue inside nuclear diplomacy has now become one of…
Maybe they rarely send romantic texts or express affection openly, but they remember your important dates, check in before a big day or make time to see you. Not everyone communicates interest in the same way. Comparing their behaviour with someone else’s idea of romance can create confusion where there may not be any. Instead,…
We have all been there (at least once in our lives). When everyone in the house is asleep, you hear a strange hum from the walls. You lean in, only to jump at a sudden thud from the attic. Your heart starts racing. All the tormented spirits from the movies you have watched are turning…
NEW DELHI: It was a year that was marked by the biggest reset since GST was launched nine years ago and marks a complete change in thinking within the policy dispensation, which had earlier focused on revenue neutral rates. Instead, six months after an overhaul of rates on nearly 400 items has shown that higher…
A device built to track enemy submarines during the Second World War went on to become one of the most important tools in Earth science. The fluxgate magnetometer, first developed to detect small disturbances in the planet’s magnetic field caused by metal hulls beneath the ocean surface, was later adapted by scientists to study the…
Bollywood’s dynamic star Ranveer Singh is making headlines not just for his acting chops but also for his heartwarming interaction with Bhima Khunti, an inspiring wheelchair cricketer. Ranveer Singh is winning fresh praise online after a warm meeting with an Indian wheelchair cricketer, Bhima Khunti, at the airport. A video shared by Khunti showed the…
N Chandrasekaran’s decision was prompted by the failure of his proposed extension to receive unanimous approval. (Reuters file photo) In its first reaction to N Chandrasekaran’s move to step down as Tata Sons Chairman, Tata Trusts said it respects the decision. In a statement issued on Thursday, the trust said its nominee directors received an…
Jerome Powell (AP file photo) US Fed Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meet: Jerome Powell-led US Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept the interest rates unchanged in the 3.5-3.75% range citing upside risks to inflation in view of the rising global energy prices.“Developments in the Middle East are contributing to a high level of uncertainty about…
Tim Miller, father of Laura Miller, speaks outside of the courtroom after James Dolphs Elmore Jr. was found guilty of manslaughter in Texas. (Photo: AP) A Texas man has been sentenced to the maximum 20 years in prison over the death of 16-year-old Laura Miller, whose remains were among those found in an area southeast…
Today is a day to embrace a slow and steady approach in every sphere. Tread lightly as minor setbacks and misunderstandings might sting more than usual; keep your cool on the roads and steer clear of pointless arguments. Expect a bit of tension at home, while your professional and educational endeavors require unwavering concentration. Slow…
