BLA announces Bashir Zeb Baloch’s exit as chief, while unverified reports swirl over his whereabouts and possible death (Image credit: X posts) NEW DELHI: Mystery shrouds the status and whereabouts of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) Commander-in-Chief Bashir Zeb Baloch, following an announcement by the rebel group on Tuesday that he was stepping down from his…
MUMBAI: Average daily UPI volumes rose to 75.7 crore in June from 74.8 crore in May, up 1.2% month-on-month, while average daily value held steady at Rs 96,405 crore against Rs 96,465 crore, down 0.1%. According to National Payments Corporation of India, this stability in daily run rates came even as headline monthly numbers softened…
‘No power is as costly as no power’ – Homi Jehangir Bhabha, the father of India’s nuclear programme, had once famously said. Several decades later, India’s nuclear energy ambitions have entered a decisive phase.On April 6, the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu achieved criticality, achieving a sustained nuclear chain reaction…
Honda Cars India appears to be gearing up for the first major update to the Honda Elevate, as a heavily camouflaged test mule of the compact SUV has been spotted on public roads for the first time. Launched in India in 2023, the Elevate has remained largely unchanged since its debut, making this the first…
Rajnath Singh (File photo) NEW DELHI: On the first anniversary of Pahalgam terror attack, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday delivered a pointed message to Pakistan, without naming it, warning that if it “tries to create trouble” again, then “dot, dot, dot.” Reiterating India’s long-standing charge from Germany, Singh added that apart from one, “all…
Three batters scored centuries in the same men’s T20 match for the first time as Washington Freedom completed the highest successful chase in T20 history, beating defending champions MI New York by six wickets in Eliminator 1 of MLC 2026 at the Oakland Coliseum on Tuesday.Nicholas Pooran, Andries Gous and Steven Smith all reached three…
Sienna Miller’s dreamy thatched cottage, with its thatched roof, flint walls and wildflowers creeping towards the front door, looks straight out of a fantasy film. The 1,922 sq ft home, known as Thatch, is on the market for £1.75 million, according to the listing on Savills. The property was initially offered for £1.95 million. The…
Jeff Bezos’ wealth jumped sharply as his space company, Blue Origin, attracted outside investors at a reported valuation of $130 billion. The surge has helped the Amazon founder add more than $100 billion to his fortune this year, bringing his net worth to $372 billion, according to the Bloomberg data. The development is notable because…
Rising petrol and diesel prices are once again increasing the financial burden on Indian motorists, making fuel efficiency more important than ever. While fuel rates remain beyond a customer’s control, several common driving and maintenance habits continue to reduce mileage and increase running costs. Many modern cars offer improved efficiency, but poor driving practices and…
New Delhi: Amid the push for more Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, the railways has begun work on improving the currently operational Shatabdi Express and Jan Shatabdi Express trains. It has drawn up a plan to enhance comfort, aesthetics, and onboard service quality on these premium trains under a nationwide campaign.In a communication to…
