It is well known that China loves building ambitious infrastructure projects, and its hydroelectric power stations are no exception. The Three Gorges Dam, which already boasts the title of the world’s largest hydroelectric station, attracts the interest of the international community not only due to its size but also because of its unforeseen effect on…
The Reserve Bank of India has asked state-run oil refiners to reduce spot dollar purchases and use a special credit line for their foreign exchange needs, as part of efforts to ease pressure on the rupee, according to a Reuters report.The central bank has urged refiners to access the facility through State Bank of India…
Quinton de Kock and MS Dhoni NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians batter Quinton de Kock made a stunning return as opener for Mumbai Indians after five years, stepping up in the absence of Rohit Sharma in their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings on Thursday.With Rohit ruled out due to a hamstring injury, MI reshuffled their…
However, there are numerous other interesting things about flights, which most passengers are unaware of. For instance, pilots should perform tests before departure and even alter their plans during the operation based on their experience and common sense, alongside regulations. In some cases, they also have to come up with effective solutions right away if…
Union home minister Amit Shah NEW DELHI: The hum of anticipation and unease around the mammoth exercise of delimitation set the tone in the Lok Sabha during Parliament’s special session, as the debate over India’s representational future took centre stage. Leading the charge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union home minister brought the issue…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday criticised the government for linking women’s reservation with delimitation, saying the law should be implemented immediately instead of being tied to the delimitation process. He also called for a detailed and wider discussion rather than rushing it through in a short time.Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament…
A significant archaeological discovery in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula has uncovered a vast rock shelter measuring 100 metres long that served as a continual record of humankind’s activities for the past 10,000 years. It is located in proximity to the ancient mining centres of Serabit el-Khadim, where researchers were able to establish an incredible chronology of…
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower in a volatile session on Thursday as profit-taking in banking and financial stocks erased early gains after a sharp rally in the previous session.The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 122.56 points, or 0.16 per cent, to close at 77,988.68, while the NSE Nifty declined 34.55 points, or 0.14 per…
BPSC 71st Mains admit card 2026 BPSC 71st Mains admit card 2026: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) will release the admit card for the 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Mains 2026 tomorrow, April 17, 2026. Candidates who are going to appear for the examination will be able to download their hall tickets from the…
Long before the music starts and the parties light up, one house in Jamaica already tells a story of power, hardwork, consistency and unapologetic success. This is the private residence of none other than the cricketing powerhouse, Chris Gayle, the man who didn’t just play the game, but owned it! Gayle’s journey from the streets…