A viral social media video claiming that E20 petrol attracts ants has prompted Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to issue an official clarification. The video, which has been widely shared online, shows a cluster of ants gathered around a car’s fuel filler cap and suggests that the presence of ethanol-blended fuel in the tank is…
Shantanu Dey, founder & National Organising Secretary of NCPI NEW DELHI: The Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), the little-known political outfit from Tripura, on Monday welcomed the prospect of 20 rebel TMC MPs joining its ranks and signalled its willingness to work alongside the NDA.Shantanu Dey, founder and national organising secretary of the party,…
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party on Monday received another setback as its key strategist and critic Gyan Singh Mann joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. The move comes as Punjab is set to vote for the civic polls later this month and state assembly elections next year.Gyan, who is also the cousin of Punjab CM Bhagwant…
The demolished houses in the Nashir Nagar area of Katargam SURAT: In a bizarre incident, more than 100 houses were allegedly demolished in the Nashir Nagar area of Katargam, but no one knows who razed them!A major controversy has been triggered after the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) denied issuing any demolition orders and claimed it…
In the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, Dr. Pranat Tudu of the Bharatiya Janata Party registered a clear victory in Binpur (Assembly Constituency 237), defeating Trinamool Congress candidate Birbaha Hansda by a margin of 22,977 votes.Tudu secured 1,07,238 votes after all 22 rounds of counting, while Hansda polled 84,261 votes.Binpur (ST), Assembly Constituency No. 237,…
Addressing the protesters, Rahul said he was “proud of every single young person” who had raised their voice NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday met five student protesters who he said were targeted during the Gen Z demonstrations that led to the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union education minister.Recounting their experiences, the…
L-R: Vozinha and Team India NEW DELHI: The opening round of group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered theatre of the highest order. From Morocco schooling Brazil with their silky, eye-pleasing football, to Lionel Messi’s hat-trick against Algeria, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal failing to find a winner against Congo, the opening gameweek had…
NEW DELHI: Congress lashed out at PM Narendra Modi Saturday over his remarks on “dimagi Naxals”, calling it a sign of desperation.Congress’ RS MP Jairam Ramesh said, “First he called his opponents ‘urban naxals.’ Now he calls them ‘dimagi naxals.’ It is a sure sign of his desperation. It is a separate matter that he…
The US government has refunded tens of billions of dollars in collected tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down a major portion of President Donald Trump’s extra tariffs ordered, marking a significant setback for one of his flagship economic policies. Newly released Treasury budget figures show the refunds surged following the court’s ruling, wiping out…
Selecting materials based on looks rather than longevity will cause them to wear off quickly. Water-absorbent surfaces, slippery tiles, or inferior quality fittings might seem good initially, but they will deteriorate in the long run. Using anti-slip tiles and moisture-proof materials will help ensure convenience. The bathroom is the most commonly used room in any…