The ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Thursday dismissed reports of a possible hike in petrol and diesel prices, calling them “fake news” and aimed at creating unnecessary panic among citizens.In a post on X, the ministry said, “There are some news reports suggesting a price hike of petrol and diesel. It is hereby…
Nikhat Zareen. (PTI Photo) Indian women’s boxing is going through an interesting churn — the rise of fearless young contenders with concerns over dip in form of seasoned stars Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain. As the countdown to major events like the CWG and Asian Games gathers pace, head coach Santiago Nieva reflects on the…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets slipped on Thursday after briefly hitting record highs, as rising oil prices and uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks dampened investor sentiment.Japan’s benchmark index surged past a historic milestone before reversing course. The Nikkei 225 briefly crossed the 60,000 mark for the first time, touching 60,013.98, but later fell…
NEW DELHI: India’s new online gaming framework has tightened oversight of real-money gaming, placing banks at the centre of enforcement. User protection provisions, including “age verification or age-restriction mechanisms”, form a core part of the rules.The Online Gaming Authority of India will act as the central regulator.Under the Online Gaming Promotion and Regulation Rules, 2026,…
Beneath the surface of the North Sea, a long-hidden prehistoric forest has been found, revealing many new possibilities for the environment and climate of ancient Europe. By using sediment collected from ancient sites to collect and analyse ancient DNA (sedaDNA), researchers have shown that there were lush, living forests made up of oak, elm and…
No Gym, No Crash Diet: The Exact 7-Day Meal Plan That Helped a Woman Lose 20 Kgs Open Instagram or TikTok and you will see that weight loss advice is everywhere but what actually works can be surprisingly simple, or so fitness influencers claim. A viral 7-day meal plan shared by a fitness influencer who…
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, second right, scores his side’s goal against Burnley. (AP Photo) Manchester City edged ahead in the Premier League title race after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Burnley FC at Turf Moor, a result that not only sent Pep Guardiola’s side top but also confirmed Burnley’s relegation.A first-half strike from Erling Haaland…
It has become quite normal for people in Britain to utilise microwaves when reheating their food or quickly preparing their meals within minutes. However, there has always been the nagging worry about whether it is possible to use aluminium foil when using the microwave. Some people say that it is extremely dangerous, while others argue…
“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a weak to negative note on Thursday (23rd April 2026), tracking sharp weakness in GIFT Nifty and cautious global cues. GIFT Nifty is currently trading around 24,200, down by nearly 160 points, indicating a gap-down start for domestic benchmark indices. The decline reflects profit booking after the…
NEW DELHI: A nine-judge Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant on Wednesday said that it would be difficult for the judiciary to bring in social reforms, and added that governments were better equipped to enact laws in response to genuine demands from people.This remark came when senior advocate Gopal Subramanium told the bench…