Mercedes-Benz India has launched the 2026 S-Class, introducing the S 450e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as the flagship luxury sedan’s newest variant. Bookings for the new Mercedes-Benz S 450e have opened today, while customer deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. The S 450e Launch Edition is priced at Rs 2.20 crore,…
What separates people who continue building new ventures in their sixties from those who slow down long before that age? For Dr. A Velumani, the answer has less to do with talent and more to do with how people use the earliest hours of their day. The Thyrocare founder, whose net worth is estimated at…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi (ANI Photo) The expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 is gathering pace across the three host nations — the United States, Mexico and Canada — with the tournament already delivering plenty of drama in its opening days. Twelve matches have been completed so far, with half of the record 12 groups…
In a recent update, India’s first 8-lane tunnel is all set to open on June 20. This is a major upgrade on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway making road trips between Delhi and Mumbai convenient. According to a report by NDTV and other media, the tunnel is one of the most anticipated sections of the expressway built beneath…
NEET UG 2026 cyber fraud uncovered as accused targets 350 candidate accounts for refund scam NEW DELHI: A cyber fraud attempt targeting NEET-UG 2026 candidates has been foiled by the Cyber Crime Branch of Ahmedabad City Police in coordination with the National Testing Agency (NTA), leading to the arrest of a 19-year-old student from Bihar…
A vast area of Antarctica that should be covered in winter sea ice is instead lying largely exposed to the ocean, alarming scientists and raising fresh concerns about the future of the frozen continent. Satellite observations show that roughly 650,000 square kilometres of sea ice, an area comparable to the size of France, has failed…
The Indian defence industry has a strong showing at Eurosatory, the world’s largest exhibition for land and air‑land defence and security. Held once every two years near Charles De Gaulle airport north of Paris at the Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, the 2026 edition has drawn over 2000 exhibitors from 61 countries. The event, which will…
A glance at the evening sky this month reveals an unusual amount of activity packed into a relatively short stretch of time. Bright planets are gathering low in the west after sunset, the moon is moving through several eye-catching encounters, and the June solstice is approaching. For anyone who enjoys stepping outside after dark, the…
Wholesale inflation accelerated as higher prices of fuel, power, manufactured goods and food items pushed up input costs across the economy. (AI image) US-Iran war impact: Reflecting the impact of the US-Iran conflict, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation for the month of May rose sharply to 9.68% from 8.26% in April. This is the…
England’s Ollie Robinson. (AP Photo) England have suffered a significant blow ahead of the second Test against New Zealand after fast bowler Ollie Robinson was ruled out with soreness in his right knee.The timing could hardly be worse for the 32-year-old pacer, who had enjoyed a dream return to international cricket in the series opener…
The habit returns in small ways first. A family WhatsApp group that had gone quiet on wedding dates begins buzzing again. Someone asks the pandit for a griha-pravesh, the house-entering rite. Someone else reopens a notebook where possible engagement days were pencilled in and then crossed out during Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month set…
An Australian family was caught up in a horror shooting while on holidays in Pakistan. A police officer in Pakistan’s Punjab province has been arrested after an Australian girl was killed and two members of her family injured in what authorities described as a mistaken shooting during a robbery response.According to Punjab Police, officers responding…
