NEW DELHI: The admissions by the automobile industry and the govt that ethanol-blended petrol (E20) can cause a drop in a vehicle’s mileage in the range of 2%-6% is a double whammy for consumers as they keep paying higher price for fuel but their vehicles run less.Take the example of Surender Pal Singh, a Delhi-based…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath‘s govt has launched an extensive campaign to position the state as a global investment hub. With a strong emphasis on attracting foreign capital, the state is implementing the China plus one strategy, engaging with over 200 international companies to date.Under the China plus one strategy, local companies are going to…
NEW DELHI: Union minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said tribals in the northeast and other parts of the country will be kept out of the ambit of the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), so that they can “freely” live their lives as per their social systems.Speaking at the inauguration of Bhagwan Birsa Munda…
Lucknow: The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and intelligence agencies have joined probe into Sunday’s powerful explosion at an illegal firecracker unit in Behta under the Gudamba police station. Officials confirmed personnel from ATS and forensic experts thoroughly examined the debris at the blast site, collecting samples to detect traces of explosive residue. “Our focus is twofold…
Lucknow: A thunderous explosion ripped through Behta locality, rattling walls, caving roofs, and scattering people into the streets in blind panic, killing a couple and injuring at least five others on Sunday afternoon“The ground itself shook as though an earthquake struck,” said Mohammad Idris, 42, who was eating lunch when the blast hit. “The walls…
Karisma Kapoor’s personal life has once again found itself in the spotlight after the recent passing of her ex-husband, Sunjay Kapur, on June 12, 2025, following a heart attack. His funeral was held a week later, and naturally, people have been revisiting different chapters of Karisma’s life, including her high-profile engagement with Abhishek Bachchan that…
Lucknow: Thunderstorm lashed the city on Sunday bringing respite from hot and humid weather conditions. City is likely to receive another spell of rain on Monday and Tuesday.According to weatherman, due to cyclonic circulation over Madhya Pradesh some parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh are likely to receive light to moderate rain while western parts of…
As he reiterated the significance China attaches to a dragon-elephant tango, at a time the world is seeing “once-in-a-century” transformations, President Xi Jinping made 4 suggestions from a strategic and long-term perspective to build a steady and healthy relationship in his meeting with PM Narendra Modi. These included deepening strategic communication and mutual trust, expanding…
Bahraich: In view of series of wild animal attacks, the forest department has put up posters displaying footprints of tiger, leopard, hyena, wolf, and jackal to help villagers identify the predator behind the assaults in Mahsi tehsil of Bahraich district.The affected areas include Bambhauri’s Badanpurwa, Sisaiya Chudamani, Siriya Vriddharmann’s Gotipurwa, and Galkara Ahisanpurwa villages, where…
North Dakota is poised for a historic transformation in its education landscape with the introduction of public charter schools, scheduled to open in the 2026-27 academic year. Although no schools will launch during the current 2025-26 school year, state education officials are laying the groundwork for a careful, structured rollout. The move follows the passage…
