GOSABA (SUNDARBANS): Even in knee-deep murky waters, Rina Sarkar is nimble on her feet as she navigates the slippery mudbanks of Chargheri village on Satjalia island in the Sunderbans. She is one of the 150 local women who have come to the embankment, walking through a dense forest, to plant 2,000 mangrove saplings as part…
As the Middle East conflict continues to spill across global oil markets, India is looking to expand the production of dimethyl ether (DME), an alternative that could help deal with ongoing LPG disruptions. A government-run research institute is examining ways to boost the output of the fuel, which scientists say could help address supply challenges…
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ordered the liquidation of Hero Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. after efforts to revive the company through the insolvency resolution process failed to produce an approved plan. The order was passed by the NCLT’s New Delhi Bench on March 3, 2026.The tribunal noted that no resolution proposal received the…
NEW DELHI: Centre on Saturday revoked the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect by exercising powers under the National Security Act, the ministry of home affairs said.In a statement released, the ministry said that the “government remains committed to fostering an environment of peace, stability, and mutual trust in Ladakh so as…
NEW DELHI: Clashes broke out between supporters of the TMC and the BJP near Girish Park in central Kolkata on Saturday, about 5 km from the Brigade Parade Ground where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally later in the day. A police officer and a BJP leader were injured in the…
Samsung unveiled two new mid-range smartphones — Galaxy A35 5G and Galaxy A55 5G — on Tuesday and now it has revealed the pricing of these two phones via the official website. At the time, the company only revealed the design and specifications of both the smartphones. And, now the official pricing has arrived for…
NEW DELHI: A parliamentary panel has recommended to the finance ministry to allocate funds for fertiliser subsidy at the budget estimate (BE) stage to ensure that allocations are as close as possible to actual requirements.The standing committee on fertiliser, in its report submitted in Parliament on Friday, said the practice of parking subsidies in subsequent…
Iranian state media has released new video footage showing part of the IRGC’s drone arsenal displayed inside a large underground tunnel, under Khamenei’s posters.Another Iranian state media outlet released footage showing drones being launched by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as part of its ongoing military campaign against US and Israeli targets.On Saturday, the…
An explosion damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on Saturday, Sky News reported, citing Dutch media.Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema said she believed the overnight blast was a targeted attack against the Jewish community.Police and fire services responded quickly to the incident, and the damage to the school was reported to be limited.It is…
Farah Khan shared on Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast that she’s least close to Aamir Khan, despite working with him early on. She’s known Salman Khan since childhood, calling him funny, grounded, and hardworking despite controversies. Farah said Salman stays dedicated on set, blocks out negativity, and continues working without complaint. Bollywood has been all about its…
