India’s electricity system faced a sharp rise in peak demand during the April-June period, with demand increasing around 12% from the same period last year and reaching a record 270.8 GW in May, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday.The pressure was particularly visible during non-solar hours in June, when peak electricity demand stood at…
This is no surprise that Vande Bharat trains have changed the way Indians travel. These semi-high speed trains, since their inception, are offering travellers premium comfort without breaking their bank balance. From Kerala’s houseboats to Karnataka’s Western Ghats and Goa’s coastal landscapes, these Vande Bharat routes prove that comfort isn’t always expensive. For many travellers,…
Image: Food Forest Florida A Florida homeowner took an unconventional approach to transforming a front lawn, covering the existing grass with cardboard before turning the space into a native pollinator garden. What initially looked like a yard buried under layers of discarded packaging was actually the first stage of a deliberate landscaping project designed to…
US identifies two soldiers killed in Jordan The United States, on Monday, identified the two Army soldiers killed while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan, marking the first American troop deaths caused by direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the conflict.The US Department of Defense said First Lieutenant Tyler…
The Reserve Bank of India‘s concessional swap facility could attract $80-85 billion in foreign currency inflows, led by strong Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits, according to an SBI research report released on Monday.The report, Ecowrap, said the RBI’s swap scheme has already brought in nearly $20 billion in inflows by July 17, providing a…
USA opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay, scoring through a seventh-minute own goal forced by Christian Pulisic’s cross and Weston McKennie’s pressure/ Image:X USA could hardly have asked for a better start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, taking the lead against Paraguay inside the opening minutes in…
The ministry said INS Sudarshini has now set sail for Ponta Delgada, Azores (Portugal) NEW DELHI: Indian Navy Sailing Ship Sudarshini has set sail for Portugal, wrapping up its month-long visit to the US to participate in the celebrations of the country’s 250th anniversary of independence.“The Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini, a sail training vessel of…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for May 19, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
United States’ Folarin Balogun warms up ahead of the World Cup round of 16 match between the United States and Belgium.(AP Photo) Star forward Folarin Balogun has been named in the United States’ starting lineup for Tuesday’s high-voltage World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium, taking the pitch just hours after FIFA rejected an…
The Independence Day weekend is shaping up for an interesting box office battle as Sunny Deol’s ‘Batwara 1947’ and Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Awarapan 2’ prepare to arrive in cinemas. With only two days remaining before their releases, advance booking trends have started providing an early indication of the audience response to both films.According to trade tracker…