Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Varanasi and New Delhi flagged off from Banaras railway station Varanasi: Hours before India’s second Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Banaras and New Delhi was flagged off from Banaras railway station on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the service as a link between faith and opportunity, and tradition and…
Dr Tariq Mahmood of MLN Medical College, addressed a four-day national conference in Kolkata on Friday Prayagraj: Early diagnosis, timely treatment and greater public awareness are crucial to achieving the goal of a tuberculosis-free India, said Prof Tariq Mahmood, head of the department of pulmonary diseases at MLN Medical College.He was addressing a gathering of…
Centre raises export duties on diesel and ATF, while scrapping the levy on petrol exports for the next fortnight NEW DELHI: Govt Saturday increased the windfall gains tax on exports of diesel and jet fuel (ATF), while slashing the levy to zero on petrol for the fortnight beginning Oct 31.There is no change in excise…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s former chef reveals why the 41-year-old superstar refuses milk as part of his strict diet and fitness routine. At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is still chasing a milestone that once seemed beyond the reach of any footballer, with his career tally approaching 1,000 goals after another prolific season for Al-Nassr. His longevity has been…
ISBM College of Engineering collects 257 units of blood at donation camp near Pune PUNE: A total of 257 units of blood were collected at a blood donation camp organised by the National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of ISBM College of Engineering at its Nande campus near Pune, a statement issued by the college said.The…
The Hindi film industry is mourning the loss of filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, who died suddenly at his residence on Saturday after reportedly slipping and hitting his head. He was 59. Actor Hrithik Roshan, who collaborated with the director on the 2017 film ‘Kaabil’, has now shared an emotional tribute, remembering their time together and expressing…
General:Taking time to reflect clarifies what matters most to you. With the Moon positioned in Cancer in your first house, you’re constantly guided toward personal focus, yet remain attuned to the surrounding mood. You can find fulfillment in finishing tasks, even though your emotions may swing. A weakened Mars, also in Cancer and in the…
Nandan Nilekani-led task force gets extension till January 2027 as exam reforms, including a possible hybrid NEET-UG format, are reviewed NEW DELHI: Centre has extended the tenure of the Nandan Nilekani-led task force on examination reforms till Jan 2027, with the prime minister’s office (PMO) seeking consultations with chief ministers and chief secretaries before the…
Representative Image of genetically engineered tomato plants displaying red-purple hues in a field in response to nitrogen deficiency (AI-generated image) Cornell University scientists have developed genetically engineered tomato plants that turn red-purple when nitrogen becomes scarce, giving farmers a visible warning that crops may need fertiliser. Called RedAlert, the plants have moved beyond greenhouse experiments…
New Delhi: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had united the country by integrating numerous princely states within just 1,218 days of Independence, achieving what many considered impossible, Union home minister Amit Shah said Saturday while flagging off ‘Run for Unity’ to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Patel, observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day).“Ever since…
