New Delhi: India’s energy investment is likely to reach a record $170 billion in 2026, driven by a push towards renewable energy capacity addition, strengthening of transmission and distribution networks, and deployment of storage systems to support the grid and reduce curtailment, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its latest report.The power sector accounts…
NTA adds four new exam centres for North-East candidates The National Testing Agency (NTA) has added four new exam city options in the North-Eastern region for candidates appearing in the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) June 2026 examination.The decision was taken due to the limited availability of examination centres in the North-Eastern…
Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers and key details from the show ‘The Rookie’. Reader discretion is advised if you haven’t watched it yet.‘The Rookie’ is a police procedural drama following LAPD officers navigating crime and personal challenges. Now, the show has shocked fans by removing one of its most intriguing characters in a surprising…
Virat Kohli and Babar Azam (Image: Screengrab/X) Virat Kohli recently became the first player to complete 9,000 runs in the IPL, achieving the milestone during a match against Delhi Capitals. This feat not only makes him the highest run-scorer in the league but also places him at the top among players with the most runs…
Sara Cox is a well-known British radio presenter who has built a long career in UK broadcasting. She first gained national attention during her time at ‘BBC Radio 1’ and later became one of the most recognised voices on ‘BBC Radio 2’. Now, the 51-year-old is stepping into one of the most important roles in…
Worker unload earthen pots on a hot day in Prayagraj Lucknow: As dry hot winds continued to lash UP mercilessly and skies remained clear, Banda recorded not only the highest maximum temperature in the country on Monday but was also the hottest place in the world, according to data released by the Indian Meteorological Department…
Mustafizur Rahman and IPL logo NEW DELHI: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s sudden ouster from Kolkata Knight Riders has been termed “unfortunate” by IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal. Mustafizur, who was bought for Rs 9.5 crore ahead of the 2026 season, was released following instructions from the BCCI, sparking backlash and wider controversy. Watch Mike Hussey…
KOLKATA: The BJP govt on Monday directed police to ensure loudspeaker sound does not travel beyond religious precincts and that prayer congregations do not block roads and cause inconvenience to the public, except on special occasions.These were among the dozen instructions to senior police officers that also included zero tolerance for illegal coal- and sand-mining,…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine validity of CBSE’s recent policy mandating three languages, two of which must be Indian languages, for Class IX, which parents termed as a sure recipe for chaos and confusion in the absence of trained teachers, required textbooks and denial of choice to students.Many lawyers, including Mukul…
US is negotiating with countries in Asia and Africa to take 1100 Afghans who have been stuck in Qatar for over a year now. The United States State Department has been negotiating with countries in Asia and Africa to take the 1100 Afghans who have been stranded on a former US military base in Qatar…