The Ministry of Power has released the draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)-III norms, proposing stricter fuel-efficiency standards for passenger vehicles from April 1, 2027. The draft has been put out for public consultation and will replace the existing CAFE-II norms, which are expected to remain in force until March 31, 2027.The proposed regulations will…
A depiction of Cassiodorus, 1493, from the Nuremberg Chronicles by Michel Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff (Public Domain) War does more than destroy buildings. It can also wipe out knowledge collected over centuries. In Italy during the sixth century, battles across the region damaged cities, schools and libraries that had once been centres of learning.At a…
AI generated image used for representational purpose NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki India said on Thursday it will challenge a district consumer court order that directed the company to replace a customer’s Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid with a new E20-compatible vehicle, calling the commission’s order incomplete and disputing its findings.“The car in this case was an…
PV Sindhu advanced to her first-ever Japan Open semi-final on Friday after former world champion Nozomi Okuhara withdrew due to injury ahead of their women’s singles quarter-final at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.The walkover sends the Indian star into the last four of the BWF Super 750 tournament for the first time in her career. Sindhu…
The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra has extended the registration deadline for the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026 counselling once again. Eligible candidates can now complete the registration process till July 19 through the official website.The document verification and application confirmation process has also been extended. Candidates…
Blood sugar isn’t just about eating sweets When most people think about high blood sugar, desserts are usually the first thing that comes to mind. Cakes, chocolates, candies, and sugary drinks often get the blame. But according to Dr. Santosh Kumar Agrawal, Director of Internal Medicine at Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Faridabad Sector 88, the…
For those who are retiring in 2026, a list released by International Living’s 2026 Annual Global Retirement Index has revealed the world’s best destinations for retirees looking for nature, affordability, healthcare and good infrastructure. In its 35th edition, the index evaluates nations worldwide on various categories including cost of living, housing, medical, visas and residency,…
Russian soldiers arriving on the front lines in Ukraine live an average of estimated 20 to 30 minutes before being killed or wounded, CIA Director John Ratcliffe said.Speaking at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit on Wednesday, Ratcliffe said US intelligence backed earlier reports about the mounting Russian losses. “Our intelligence is consistent with some…
Is the way you demonstrate love tied to your birthday? Psychologists say love languages stem from personality, upbringing and life experiences, not birthdays. But the astrologers are still at it trying to find the influence of birth dates on their love choices. As this is happening more and more today, here is a humorous look…
Footage aired by CCTV showed a section of the hillside collapsing onto a cluster of riverside homes (AP photo) Several people were trapped after a landslide struck Pengshui county in the southwestern Chinese municipality of Chongqing on Friday, burying residential buildings and triggering a large-scale rescue operation, according to state media.State broadcaster CCTV said a…
United States of America is believed to have started in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776 when the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. From the City Tavern where the founding fathers plotted the American Revolution to the Carpenters’ Halls where the colonies united against the British and even to Independence Hall where the US…
Cities in the Netherlands are experimenting with a greener approach to urban surfaces by using grass-filled permeable paving blocks in places where conventional sealed concrete or asphalt might otherwise be used. These specially designed blocks contain open spaces where grass can grow, while gaps in the surface allow rainwater to pass through rather than immediately…
