E20, which contains 20% ethanol, was introduced nationwide last year. Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran has called for the government to consider reintroducing petrol with a lower percentage of ethanol, amid concerns on the impact of E20 petrol on vehicles.E20, which contains 20% ethanol, was introduced nationwide last year. Since April 1, it has…
Yufang Rong with husband Youlin Chen, an American seismologist who faces espionage charges WASHINGTON: A Chinese-born American seismologist who has published US-funded work on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly two years and faces trial on spying charges, according to his wife, US lawmakers and two hostage advocacy groups.The…
Rupee opened Friday on a stronger note against the US dollar, rising 14 paise in early trade as upbeat sentiment in equity markets supported the currency. However, gains remained capped due to sustained foreign fund outflows and firm crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to forex traders.At the interbank foreign…
NTA releases Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 exam city intimation slip ahead of CBT examination schedule CSIR-UGC NET 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the advance examination city intimation slip for candidates appearing in the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 examination. The city intimation slip is available on the official CSIR-UGC NET website…
Ben Affleck has joined the exclusive list of celebrities who have won the Million Dollar prize on the game show ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’. The Oscar-winning actor, alongside ‘Jeopardy!’ champion Jamie Ding, walked away with the coveted USD 1 million prize of the game show.The entire winnings have reportedly been donated to charity,…
The research team at 5,050 metres altitude (University of Munster photo) The glacier on Mount Ararat, Turkey’s highest mountain, has been surveyed for the first time as scientists race to study its shrinking ice before more evidence is lost.Researchers believe the shrinking glacier could preserve valuable information about both climate change and human history. While…
Rupee slips to 95.74 against US dollar Rupee remained largely range-bound on Tuesday, but weakened 4 paise to 95.74 against the US dollar in early trade, as higher crude prices and dollar demand from importers put pressure on the currency.The currency opened at 95.74 at the interbank foreign exchange market, compared with Monday’s close of…
Candace Owens has questioned the FBI’s response timeline in the Charlie Kirk murder investigation, asking why agents arrived at Utah Valley University so quickly. She also challenged key parts of the prosecution’s case against Tyler Robinson, including the evidence presented and the official account of the shooting, while continuing to raise doubts about the federal…
South Indian OTT releases this week: From ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ to ‘Balan: The Boy’, here’s what to stream With another week comes a fresh slate of South Indian films arriving on streaming platforms. From emotional dramas and psychological thrillers to sports entertainers and feel-good stories, viewers have several new titles to choose from. Here’s a…
In the middle of the Indian Ocean lies Diego Garcia, a remote coral atoll that became one of the most strategically important military bases on earth. Long before its runways, warships and military operations existed, the island was home to an entire community, the Chagossians, whose ancestors had lived across the Chagos Archipelago for generations….
