NEW DELHI: The increase in pump prices by around Rs 5 a litre is only a dent to under-recovery given that oil companies are still losing Rs 13 a litre on petrol and Rs 38 on diesel, without factoring in taxes, resulting in heightened pressure on the states to lower VAT, which is as high…
Punjab Kings kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with a commanding seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday night, but an unpleasant incident involving fans and cheerleaders also grabbed attention during the match.The stadium was buzzing with excitement for the high-stakes encounter, with Punjab Kings needing…
Tension gripped the White House complex on Sunday after series of gunfire were heard near the presidential compound, forcing journalists to rush into secure shelter areas while heavily armed law enforcement personnel sealed off parts of the zone. The incident unfolded as US President Donald Trump remained inside the Oval Office amid sensitive negotiations linked…
A vacation often feels like the answer to exhaustion. A few days away, a change of environment, fewer responsibilities, pleasant weather. And while this can offer temporary relief, many people notice that the sense of calm does not last after returning. The same patterns, the same pace, and often, the same mental fatigue reappear. This…
Tovino Thomas-starrer ‘Athiradi’ continues to hold its ground at the box office despite facing intense competition from Mohanlal’s blockbuster ‘Drishyam 3’. The film recorded a healthy jump on its second Saturday.According to Sacnilk, ‘Athiradi’ collected Rs 1.34 crore net in India on Day 10. The figure marks a 41.1 percent increase from the Rs 95…
NEW DELHI: State-owned Oil India Limited (OIL) has successfully unlocked a new gas-bearing pay zone in Rajasthan’s Dandewala field, with a flow of nearly 25,000 standard cubic metres per day, petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Saturday.Congratulating OIL on its technological excellence, Puri said on social media that the discovery by…
After 68 matches, 25,105 runs and 793 wickets, the league stage of IPL 2026 will come down to one final dramatic day. One playoff spot remains. Three teams are still alive. And by Sunday night, two dreams will end, while one will carry forward into the playoffs.At the top, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans…
JOHANNESBURG: When South African infectious disease specialist Lucille Blumberg checked her email on the morning of May 1, while the country was celebrating the Labour Day holiday, an urgent message caught her attention.A UK-based colleague, who monitors diseases in remote British overseas territories in the South Atlantic Ocean, had written about a passenger from a…
Image courtesy: BBC News Hindi When Ravi Raj secured an impressive AIR 20 in the UPSC Civil Services examinations, he became an inspiration not just for the exam aspirants, but for the countless people who are just like him. This wasn’t the first time Ravi Raj cleared the UPSC Civil Services examination. In the 2024…
Mohanlal’s latest thriller ‘Drishyam 3’ has achieved a major box office milestone within its opening weekend. The Malayalam film crossed the Rs 100 crore mark worldwide in just three days. According to Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 117.17 crore worldwide by the end of Day 3. The strong performance came despite a dip on Friday,…
