NEW DELHI: Petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) can reduce vehicle fuel efficiency by 2% to 6%, depending on the vehicle category and its age, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari informed Parliament on Thursday, while asserting that extensive testing has found no evidence of engine failures linked to the fuel.In a written reply…
Candace Owens has questioned claims that Charlie Kirk chose wife Erika Kirk as his successor at Turning Point USA before his assassination. Owens cast doubt on the authenticity of an audio recording allegedly captured during a private Aspen donor retreat and demanded the release of full video footage. TPUSA has refused, citing donor privacy concerns,…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom California Democrats have officially passed a series of tax-related proposals, sending a package to Governor Gavin Newsom that introduces a brand-new sales tax on digital software downloads. According to a report by The New York Post, the governor is expected to sign the measures into law as part of negotiations over…
Problems related to tenancy do not just affect the tenants, but landlords as well. In certain cases the tenant may refuse to pay rent, hold the property beyond the agreed period, establish claim on the premise upon owner’s death, or rent it out to another person without the landlord’s permission.The Model Tenancy Act, 2021, brings…
Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has revealed that her parents were far from impressed after watching her breakthrough film Gangster, admitting that their reaction left her deeply hurt. The actress, who is currently promoting her upcoming film Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, shared that it was only after she received a National Award that her family began to appreciate…
Bobby Deol‘s much-anticipated drama ‘Bandar’ has got off to a subdued start at the Indian box office. The film that also opened to a low screen count, could not seem to get its footing amid a crowded box office.Released on June 5, the film collected an estimated Rs 50 lakh net in India on its…
Kerala HC invalidates BJP councillors’ oaths taken in names of deities, Mother India NEW DELHI: The Kerala high court on Wednesday ruled that elected local body representatives must take their oath strictly in the manner prescribed by law, declaring invalid the oaths of several BJP councillors in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation who invoked the names of…
Photo credit : Getty Images China’s rapidly expanding ballistic missile arsenal has become one of the defining features of the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) military modernisation, significantly enhancing Beijing’s ability to project power across the Indo-Pacific.Over the past two decades, China has developed a layered inventory of short, medium and intermediate-range ballistic missiles capable of…
Inspired by the sarangi, one of India’s most expressive bowed string instruments, this unique name reflects emotion, artistry and a deep appreciation for Indian classical music. Renowned for its soulful sound, the sarangi symbolises tradition and musical excellence. Baby names inspired by musical instruments celebrate creativity, culture and the universal language of music. Whether rooted…
Indian woman who moved to Germany after losing visa status in the US says she’s considering a future in India. Ananya Joshi went to the US in 2022 to pursue her master’s. She got a job but her employer could not sponsor her H-1B visa and eventually, she had to leave the US. But now…