The petroleum and natural gas ministry amended the framework for the aviation turbine fuel (ATF) on Wednesday, formally allowing it to blend it with synthetic fuels. The measure is aimed towards bringing clarity to fuel standards amid growing use of alternative and blended aviation fuels.The revised notification redefines ATF to include not just conventional hydrocarbon…
Monster cloud created by the wildfires PARIS: A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires beyond the original blaze, French officials said.Put another way, that means the inferno was no longer simply being propelled by the weather. It…
‘Avengers: Doomsday’, one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s biggest films, has had audiences waiting patiently for the film’s December release. However, even with months to go before the film can hit cinemas, an early screening of the film was reportedly held for studio bosses. According to reports, the film has left executives “extremely pleased” with…
BENGALURU: Nandan Nilekani turns 71 on Tuesday, and if all goes as per plan, Infosys shareholders will re-elect him as non-executive chairman for a third successive term at the company’s annual general meeting to be held later this month.Since his reentry into Infosys in 2017, after the tumultuous period under then CEO Vishal Sikka, things…
NEW DELHI: At least nine people, including members of the BJP and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), were arrested after a clash broke out outside Ekbalpur Police Station in Kolkata on Monday amid heightened election campaigning.According to Kolkata Police, the violence erupted on Hossain Shah Road during a political programme led by BJP candidate Rakesh Singh….
Sachana Namidass marked one of the biggest milestones of her career with an appearance that was deeply personal and meaningful. The actor attended the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony, where she received the National Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in ‘Maharaja’.Rather than opting for a conventional red-carpet look, Sachana used the occasion…
The Maharashtra CET Cell has announced the MHT CET 2026 PCM results for engineering aspirants, enabling candidates to access their scorecards online. The results include percentile scores and key exam details required for admissions. With this declaration, the focus now shifts to the Centralised Admission Process (CAP), which will guide engineering seat allotment across participating…
SBI Apprentice result 2026 out The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the result of the Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The bank has published the roll numbers of provisionally selected candidates for engagement as Apprentices in PDF format.Candidates who appeared for the recruitment examination can check the selection list on the official SBI website. The…
Within days of the abrupt resignation of Ohio State University’s former president, Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., the university’s board of trustees chose a familiar figure from within its leadership ranks to take charge.Trustees voted to appoint Ravi Bellamkonda, the university’s Executive Vice President and Provost, as the next president. The decision bypassed the traditional nationwide…
Voltas sells 1 million units in 81 days as India sizzles MUMBAI: Voltas entered the new financial year on a strong footing, with its room air conditioning business crossing the milestone of one million units in a record 81 days, chairman Noel Tata said Tuesday at what marked his final annual general meeting as chairman…
