India’s chip story enters next phase: 5-6 semiconductor projects may go commercial by end of 2026

India’s chip story enters next phase India is likely to have five to six semiconductor projects in commercial production by the end of 2026, marking the next phase in the country’s efforts to build a semiconductor ecosystem, MeitY secretary S Krishnan said on Tuesday.Speaking at a press conference to announce the fifth edition of Semicon…

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Mona Singh on choosing meaningful roles and ‘right script’ over quantity: ‘I don’t want a woman to be kept only as the moral compass’ |

Mona Singh on choosing meaningful roles and ‘right script’ over quantity (Image Credits Instagram) With five very different releases across 2026, starting off with the Vir Das starrer ‘Happy Patel’, ‘Ma Ka Sum’, ‘Kohrra’ Season 2, ‘Border 2’ and ‘Pritam and Pedro,’ few actors can claim a 2026 as varied as Mona Singh‘s with releases…

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‘Over 2000 samples tested’: Oil ministry dismisses fuel adulteration claims, says only 2 cases detected

The govt assured strict action in case any contamination or adulteration is found The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Tuesday said additional checks have been introduced to detect fuel contamination and adulteration, dismissing reports of fuel-quality issues.“Fuel quality is monitored on a regular basis by Oil Marketing Companies,” the ministry said, adding that…

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In 2006, an Australian caver saw grass moving when there was no wind; digging beneath it revealed Elk River, now one of Victoria’s longest caves

In 2006, Australian caver Kim Van Dyke noticed something unusual while walking through a reserve near Buchan in Victoria’s East Gippsland. A small patch of grass was moving, even though the surrounding vegetation was completely still and there was no wind.For most people, the movement might have seemed insignificant. For Van Dyke and her husband,…

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In the 1970s, Newark Airport buried coal fly ash beneath runways built for jumbo jets; more than 20 years later, FHWA said the pavement was still performing well | World News

AI-generated representative image showing a stabilized fly-ash base being constructed. Credits – Gemini The pavement must withstand repeated loads without failing or deforming when airports construct runways for huge planes. Throughout the 1970s, Newark International Airport in New Jersey hosted one of the biggest US operations using coal fly ash in a stabilised pavement base….

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‘I couldn’t eat or drink for three days’: Mirabai Chanu’s sacrifice behind CWG gold | Commonwealth Games News

Mirabai Chanu won her third straight Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event in Glasgow on Sunday, setting new Commonwealth and Commonwealth Games records despite revealing that she had not eaten or drunk water for days to make weight.The 31-year-old from Manipur lifted 85kg in the snatch and 105kg in the clean…

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‘No point in talks if Dharmendra Pradhan doesn’t resign; we’ll take tougher stand’: CJP | Delhi News

CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka NEW DELHI: CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka on Saturday questioned the purpose of ongoing talks with the government if Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan is not going to resign, reiterating that his resignation remains the group’s key demand.“In yesterday’s meeting, we received a positive response regarding compensation and legal cases. We got…

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Before Chandrasekaran’s exit, he and Noel Tata separately briefed govt on rift, concerns

Rift between Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata and Chandrasekaran. MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: The Tata brass briefed senior govt functionaries on the turmoil inside the conglomerate ahead of N Chandrasekaran‘s announcement last Wednesday that he would step down as Tata Sons chairman in Feb, people familiar with the matter said.The engagement covered the rift between Chandrasekaran and…

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‘Will resign in an hour’: Abhishek Banerjee challenges TMC rebels to return to Mamata | India News

Abhishek Banerjee says he’ll quit if TMC rebels return Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday challenged former party colleagues who had quit the TMC and were now criticising him to return to TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee.“Those who left the party and are now abusing or blaming me today… I challenge them to return to…

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A New Jersey couple spent more than 40 years protecting their 90-acre property from development; after ultimately giving away the entire estate, the land is now a free public preserve with a 201-year-old tree

Monmouth County residents have recently received a wonderful gift, one that is going to make the coming autumn a season worth looking forward to. The 90-acre Scudder Preserve, in the Navesink section of Middletown, was officially accredited in July as a Level I Arboretum by ArbNet. Among its many treasures are a state-designated 201-year-old tulip…

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