As the Middle East conflict continues to strain global energy supplies, the government is pushing for faster expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) connections across the country. But the plan is facing a major hurdle. A shortage of certified gas plumbers has slowed the rollout, with city gas distribution (CGD) companies currently adding only 8,000-10,000…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has raised serious concerns over the Impact Player rule in the IPL, warning that it could negatively affect the long-term development of young talents like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals sensation has been one of the biggest stories of IPL 2026, scoring 583…
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have steadily expanded their real estate portfolio in Alibaug, making the coastal destination one of their preferred retreats. The couple recently grabbed attention after reportedly purchasing a five-acre plot worth Rs 40 crore. Before that, they had acquired another property for Rs 19 crore and later spent an additional Rs…
NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday defended his controversial remarks directed at suspected rebel party MPs, saying the expressions he used were part of common Marathi usage and that he knew “when and which language should be used.“Responding to criticism over his comments, Raut said that his remarks were…
Quote of the Day by Plato Some quotations survive centuries because they still describe human behaviour with surprising accuracy. Even in a world of smartphones, artificial intelligence and social media, the ideas written by ancient Greek philosopher Plato still feel relevant. One of his most famous quotes is, “We can easily forgive a child who…
Trigger Warning: This story contains references to murder, rape and death. Reader discretion is advised. On Wednesday, the Bombay High Court directed the CBI to investigate the death of Disha Salian, a former celebrity manager, after her father questioned the circumstances surrounding her passing in 2020. FIR to be registered, statement to be recorded According…
An old friend recollected how Kash Patel agreed to become the hockey coach for his son’s team. At a time, FBI director Kash Patel is embroiled in several controversies mostly surrounding his alleged erratic behavior, people from his past, those who know Patel as ‘Coach Kash’ have spoken up about how passionate he is about…
Farah Khan reveals her daughters think they are ‘very ugly’ Filmmaker Farah Khan, who often shares recent pictures of her children on social media, has opened up about her daughters’ insecurities about their looks. The director revealed that her twin daughters believe they are not good-looking, sparking a candid conversation about confidence and self-image. Let’s…
The rally was driven by strong performance in iron ore, electricity, coal, refinery products, cement and steel NEW DELHI: India’s core sector growth accelerated to 7.9 per cent in September 2026, up from 5.9 per cent in August, driven by strong output across six of the eight key infrastructure industries, according to data released by…
India is set to get its first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the train on the Jind–Sonipat section in Haryana, marking a new chapter in the country’s transition towards cleaner transport. India’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trainset is designed to generate its own electricity onboard…
