NEW DELHI: The penalty on nine carmakers that failed to meet the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE-2) targets for three years — FY23 to FY25 — has been revised to Rs 2,728 crore, as per power ministry’s presentation made to the PMO last week. Earlier, the penalty was estimated around Rs 7,800 crore.Earlier, penalty was…
Rohit Sharma added another remarkable chapter to his illustrious career on Sunday, becoming the first capped player to feature in all 19 editions of the Indian Premier League. The milestone came during Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 opener against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium. While Rohit is only the second player overall to appear…
Nearly 25 years after ‘Real Women Have Curves’ premiered at Sundance, director Patricia Cardoso still lights up when recalling the teenage talent who stole her heart for the lead role. She vividly remembers meeting 17-year-old America Ferrera, a complete newcomer, and instantly recognizing her brilliance. That spark launched Ferrera’s stellar career from ‘Ugly Betty to…
Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Second from the left, walks in a procession during the Palm Sunday Mass in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed by many to be the site of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ, in Jerusalem’s Old City, Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg) For…
NEW DELHI: A live-in couple staying in a household in a “stable union” shall be treated as a married couple in Census 2027.In an FAQ reply listed on the census self-enumeration portal – to whether a couple in a live-in relationship will be considered a married couple during self-enumeration or the enumerator’s visit to the…
In an odd twist in the realm of ride-hailing, a group of Chinese drivers resorted to chilling profile pictures to frighten passengers into canceling their rides, allowing them to pocket cancellation fees. Furthermore, some drivers would start rides only to leave without passengers or simply go AWOL, racking up additional penalties. In 2016, a strange…
NEW DELHI: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday called upon companies to work with govt to build reserves of raw material, fuel and strengthen supply chains amid disruptions from the West Asia crisis.“The present situation represents a supply side disruption, with pressures transmitted through energy costs, logistics and working capital cycles,” it said in…
Shaheen Shah Afridi (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Pakistan Cricket Board has doubled down on ensuring the smooth conduct of the Pakistan Super League 2026, but a fresh controversy has emerged involving two senior Lahore Qalandars players. Amid ongoing concerns over a possible two-day lockdown due to a fuel shortage in the country, skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi…
UGC flags Rajasthan institute as fake The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a public notice warning students, parents, and the general public against taking admission in a self-styled institution operating in Rajasthan. The move comes as part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to curb the spread of fake universities and protect students from fraudulent…
Former Bollywood couple, Ranvir Shorey and Konkona Sen Sharma, reunited as they took to the stands to enjoy a cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday. In a rare photo, the couple, twinning in white and blue ensembles, put on their best smiles as they posed for the picture. Sharing the…
