UAE announces lower petrol, diesel prices for July; check new rates / Image: file Thousands of motorists across the UAE will finally get some breathing room at the fuel pump after the country announced a sharp reduction in petrol and diesel prices for July 2026.The latest revision, which comes into effect from July 1, ends…
Accused Chetan Chaudhary in the Ketan Agarwal murder case is brought to Lonavala Rural Police Station for investigation at Lonavala, in Pune on Tuesday. (ANI Video Grab) NEW DELHI: In a fresh development in the alleged murder case at Pune’s Lohagarh Fort, police are set to conduct a “gait analysis” of accused Chetan Chaudhary, who…
FIFA World Cup trophy (via Getty) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the Round of 32 stage. This is the first knockout round of the expanded 48-team tournament. Fans around the world are ready for some of the biggest matches of the competition. Every game is now a win-or-go-home contest.The Round of 32 matches…
Oil prices were on track on Tuesday for their biggest quarterly decline since the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, as investors closely monitored the possibility of fresh US-Iran talks amid growing uncertainty over a fragile ceasefire agreement.Brent crude futures for August delivery, which expire on Tuesday, rose 12 cents, or 0.16%, to…
University of Delhi has released the schedule for the next phase of postgraduate admissions under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS-PG) 2026-27. The schedule includes dates for the upgrade window, correction window, mid-entry, third round of seat allocation, and admissions under performance-based programmes, CW, Sports and Ward categories.According to the notification, the upgrade window will…
Ranveer Singh’s zombie thriller ‘Pralay’, directed by Jai Mehta, will begin shooting in September 2026, with major filming in Australia. Made on a Rs 300 crore budget, it’s set to be Ranveer’s most expensive film. Kalyani Priyadarshan is reportedly making her Bollywood debut as the female lead in this post-apocalyptic survival drama. Ranveer Singh’s much-talked-about…
A heartwarming tale of resilience unfolds as Tripod, a three-legged doe, has adopted two orphaned fawns, adding to her own offspring. Photographed by Tanya Decatur, the deer’s remarkable maternal instincts have captivated online audiences. Despite losing a leg to a hunting accident last November, Tripod demonstrates incredible survival skills, now nurturing a blended family and…
For most of scientific history, chemical elements were identified through materials that could be handled, heated, weighed or examined in a laboratory. Helium followed a very different path. It first emerged not from a rock, a gas sample or a chemical experiment, but from a thin yellow line hidden within sunlight.According to a Science Museum…
NEW DELHI: The Madhya Pradesh State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has dismissed an appeal by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and upheld an order directing it to restore a customer’s telephone connection and pay him Rs 15,000 in compensation, after finding that BSNL failed to provide any proof to support its claim that the connection…
UK govt announces plans to increase minimum sentence for most domestic murders People convicted of murdering a current or former partner in their home could face an additional 10 years behind bars under proposed changes aimed at strengthening laws against violence against women.The UK government has announced plans to increase the minimum sentence for most…
Former India captain Ajay Jadeja has backed Ben Stokes’ decision to retire from international cricket, saying the England all-rounder made the “right call” and suggesting the decision reflected his unwillingness to let people outside the dressing room dictate how he should live his life. Stokes announced his retirement after one of the most decorated careers…
NEW DELHI: Former England captain Andrew Strauss has questioned the timing of Ben Stokes’ retirement announcement, saying it became a “huge distraction” for England during the decisive Test against New Zealand.Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the final Test at Trent Bridge, informing his teammates on the morning of Day 4. The news…
GST’s taxpayer base has expanded significantly since its rollout, rising from 66.5 lakh in 2017 to 1.65 crore as of May 2026, reflecting greater formalisation of the economy. When the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was rolled out on July 1, 2017, it marked India’s biggest overhaul of indirect taxation since Independence. Replacing a patchwork…
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has released the C-CAT 2026 admit card. Candidates who have registered for the entrance examination can now download their hall tickets by visiting the official website, cdac.in.To access the admit card, candidates need to log in using their form number and password. C-DAC has advised candidates to…
Kangana Ranaut wraps up shooting for ‘Queen 2’, shares joyful glimpse from wrap-up celebrations with cast and crew Kangana Ranaut has completed the shoot for her upcoming film ‘Queen 2’, marking the end of principal photography for the much-anticipated sequel to her 2014 hit ‘Queen’. The actor shared the update with fans through her Instagram…
The All India Dental Students & Surgeons Association (AIDSA) has suspended its Madhya Pradesh treasurer, Dr Muskan Soni (Image-Social media) BHOPAL: The All India Dental Students & Surgeons Association (AIDSA) has suspended its Madhya Pradesh treasurer, Dr Muskan Soni, from her post and the association’s membership for five years over a social media post that…
A semiconductor project involving an investment of Rs 3,250 crore has been allotted 16 acres in the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster in Sector 10 Once considered a “jinxed” destination for Uttar Pradesh chief ministers, Noida (Gautam Buddha Nagar) has emerged as the state’s fastest-growing industrial hub, with major investments in electronics manufacturing, semiconductors, solar energy and…
The world’s third-largest oil importer received around 2.70 million barrels per day (bpd) of Russian crude during June India’s imports of Russian crude oil climbed to a record high in June as refiners increased purchases of discounted barrels to offset supply risks linked to disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, according to preliminary ship-tracking data…
HTET 2026 candidates are likely to receive their admit cards shortly as the Board of School Education, Haryana prepares for the July 4 and 5 examination. The hall ticket, expected to be released from July 1, will be available online through the official portal. Candidates must download it promptly and confirm that all personal and…
Actor and former AMMA joint secretary Ansiba Hassan has got a major boost in her legal tussle against fellow actress Tini Tom. The Ernakulam Judicial First Class Magistrate Court entertained the criminal petition filed by Ansiba and asked the police to lodge an FIR and investigate the case according to her allegations. This decision was…
