The Delhi government has introduced the EV Policy 2.0 with a sharper focus on cleaning up the city’s ageing vehicle fleet. Backed by an allocation of Rs 200 crore, the new policy shifts away from simple purchase subsidies and instead links the highest benefits to scrapping older, polluting vehicles.At the centre of the policy is…
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026 making the state the second in India after Uttarakhand to implement a uniform legal framework governing personal laws.With the passage of the legislation, Gujarat joins Uttarakhand in adopting a common set of laws related to…
Spring marks the start of mosquito activity in many regions, particularly in the United States. For decades, researchers have studied why certain people seem more prone to mosquito bites than others. A recent study published in ScienceAdvances provides detailed insights into the behaviour of one of the most common species, Aedes aegypti. The research examined…
The Middle East crisis is sending shockwaves far beyond the region, unsettling everything from oil markets to stocks and currencies. At a time when markets around the world are already volatile, Pakistan, which is already grappling with a fragile economy, is finding itself on the brink of an economic crisis. Concerns are rising around inflation,…
Cooper Connolly was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 3 crore during last year’s IPL mini auction. NEW DELHI: Last September in humid Lucknow, Cooper Connolly had a long chat with India A captain Shreyas Iyer. Part of the Australia A squad, Connolly picked Iyer’s brain on tackling spin.The 22-year-old then struck a fluent 70,…
MP Class 8 Results 2026: Girls Outperform Boys, Indore Tops Divisions Rajya Shiksha Kendra 8th Class Result 2026: The School Education Department of Madhya Pradesh has declared the Class 8 board-pattern examination results, recording an overall pass percentage of 93.83 per cent. The announcement was made by School Education Minister Uday Pratap Singh during a…
Sonal Chauhan shared her pain over global tragedies like child rape, torture, and elder abandonment, calling the world “very cruel.” Recently stranded in Dubai amid war, she was rescued by India. She debuted in Bollywood’s Jannat (2008) opposite Emraan Hashmi, earning praise before films like ‘Rainbow’. Sonal Chauhan shared her distress over the heartwrenching incident…
If you plan to sell your car after a few years, resale value matters more than you think. In India, a few models consistently deliver well in the resale arena. These cars lose value slowly, find buyers easily, and often command a premium in the used market. Here’s a closer look at seven such cars,…
Iran has turned back a Pakistan-bound container vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, citing a “lack of permission” and failure to comply with maritime protocols. According to Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, the vessel identified as SELEN was intercepted and forced to turn back after it…
Tarique Rahman (ANI file photo) Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday condemned the atrocious acts committed by the Pakistani military during Operation Searchlight on March 25, 1971. In a letter shared online to mark the Genocide Day, he said that the Pakistani army carried out “one of the most heinous genocides in history against…
