The ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Tuesday strongly rejected what it calls “fear-mongering” over the performance and safety of E20 fuel, a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, saying claims of drastic fuel efficiency loss and insurance issues are “misplaced” and “creating a false narrative.”In a detailed press release on Tuesday, the…
India vs South Africa (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Eden Gardens pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee responded to critics on Monday regarding the controversial pitch in the first Test between India and South Africa, which concluded in three days.India suffered a 30-run defeat after being dismissed for 93 while chasing 124 in the fourth innings of the match.The…
SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali-The Epic is all set to hit the theaters on October 31st. The film is a meticulously recut 3 hour 45 minute version of both the films put together. The excitement is palpable, especially across the US, where advanced ticket sales have already exceeded $330,000 for the opening weekend, cementing its status as…
A month-long women’s cardiac health camp was launched at Command Hospital (Central Command) on Tuesday. Organized by the Army Women Welfare Association and Medical Branch, HQ Central Command, the camp focuses on raising awareness, promoting lifestyle changes, and facilitating early detection of cardiovascular diseases among women. It began with an engaging health lecture, followed by…
Donald Trump Jr. turned his father’s White House Christmas reception into a surprise engagement party on Monday night, announcing that he’s officially off the market. The 47-year-old made the festive reveal alongside President Donald Trump, confirming he’s engaged to model and socialite Bettina Anderson — and yes, she said yes. “It’s not often that I’m…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: According to Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group, the top buy calls for today are: Bajaj Auto, Minda Corporation, and Union Bank of India. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty and the top stock picks for November…
New Delhi: Over a dozen firms, including leading private equity firms, are in the fray to acquire a 10-15% stake in Balaji Wafers, where the promoters are diluting their stake, industry sources said.PE firms, including Temasek, which recently acquired a 10% stake in Haldiram, along with TPG, ADIA (Abu Dhabi Investment Authority) and some 10…
Lucknow: Directing all executing agencies and officials to intensify ground inspections and ensure that ongoing projects are completed with quality, transparency, and strict adherence to timelines, tourism and culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said that those failing to begin work on approved projects will face action.Stating this at a review meeting on Monday, the minister assessed…
Lucknow: Photograph of a tiger from Pilibhit Tiger Reserve won award at Global Big Cats Photography Competition as part of Wildlife Week, in New Delhi. The contest saw over 1,400 entries from across the world, including more than 70 from UP. Photographer Jitendra Chaware received cash prize and four-day stay at Jagir Manor, Dudhwa. Organised…
BJP MP & MLA assaulted during flood tour JALPAIGURI/SILIGURI: A group of around 50 villagers assaulted BJP MP from Malda North, Khagen Murmu, and BJP MLA from Siliguri, Sankar Ghosh, and ransacked their cars on Monday at Bamandanga in Jalpaiguri’s Nagrakata, where the legislators had gone to inspect flood-hit areas. The attack left Murmu bleeding…
