NEW DELHI: The Centre is staring at a massive surge in its subsidy bill during the current fiscal year as fertiliser payouts may reach Rs 3.8 lakh crore – more than twice the budgeted level – against govt’s total budgeted subsidy bill of Rs 4.1 lakh crore for 2026-27.For cooking gas too, the budgeted subsidy…
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: An Air India aircraft inadvertently took a wrong turn while taxiing after landing at Ahmedabad airport on Wednesday evening, bringing it onto the same taxiway as an IndiGo plane preparing for departure.The Mumbai-bound IndiGo flight was taxiing for take-off when the Air India aircraft, which had just landed from Mumbai, entered the wrong…
US President Donald Trump on Saturday went on a social media spree as delegations from the US and Iran held peace talks in Pakistan, days after both sides agreed to a two-week ceasefire following a month-long war.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the United States is clearing out the Strait of Hormuz…
The Seattle Kraken’s star player Shane Wright ended the last season with 12 goals and 27 points in 74 games, sparking concern about him. It seems this has led him to actively seek trade from the team as the Seattle kraken is reportedly actively working to move him. Amid this, the Boston Bruins and the…
British tennis player Arthur Fery has become one of the home favourites at Wimbledon thanks to his inspiring journey and strong connection with the tournament. Having grown up close to the All England Club, the 23-year-old has always dreamed of competing on the famous grass courts in front of British fans.While many know Fery for…
NEW DELHI: In a bid to further strengthen Indo-Russian space cooperation, Isro has said it wants to partner with Russia for building the country’s own space station — Bharatiya Antariksh Space Station (BAS) — by 2035.“With the rich experience of Russian colleagues, we would like to partner with them in the development of the Indian…
Shubman Gill (Image Credit: X/@ShubmanGill) Despite Gujarat Titans suffering a defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, skipper Shubman Gill created history with another outstanding IPL season as captain.Gill played a brilliant knock of 85 off 49 balls, smashing five fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 173.47 during GT’s chase against…
The conversation about artificial intelligence and employment has shifted decisively from speculation to documented reality. What economists once considered a distant warning now appears in layoff notices, restructured organisation charts, and dramatically altered hiring pipelines across industries.The numbers are striking. Between January and June 2025 alone, companies reported nearly 78,000 tech job cuts directly connected…
Transform your kitchen scraps into fresh coriander with simple home gardening tips. Discover how to easily grow this essential herb from discarded roots or seeds in small pots. Learn about optimal soil, sunlight, and watering techniques to ensure a continuous supply of fragrant leaves, making your daily cooking a breeze and saving frequent market trips….
Pigeons appear to pose no threat until they start building a nest on a balcony. They create lots of mess with feathers, droppings, nesting material, and constant cooing. However, you need to consider using humane ways that will discourage pigeons from settling on your balcony without doing them any harm. Luckily, just a couple of…