Boiler blast at Vedanta plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti kills 10, dozens injured; probe ordered | Raipur News

RAIPUR: A powerful boiler explosion at the Vedanta Limited Chhattisgarh Thermal Power Plant in Sakti district on Tuesday afternoon left at least 10 workers dead and 23 others severely injured, many with critical burn injuries, in one of the state’s worst industrial accidents in recent years, triggering panic and a massive rescue operation.The blast occurred…

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US wholesale inflation data: Producer prices rise 4% as Iran war fuels energy surge, Fed faces policy dilemma

US wholesale prices rose sharply in March as the Iran war drove up energy costs, adding to inflation pressures and complicating the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.Producer prices, which measure inflation at the wholesale level before it reaches consumers, rose 0.5% from February and 4% from March 2025, marking the biggest annual increase in more than…

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1,041 kms apart, united by pace: IPL finds its newest sensations in Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain | Cricket News

Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain were on fire against RR (AP Photo) MUMBAI: Nagpur and Gopalganj are 1,041 kilometres apart, but on Monday night, two young fast bowlers from these towns came together to script history in IPL 2026. Vidarbha’s Praful Hinge (24) and Bihar’s Sakib Hussain (21) made sensational debuts for Sunrisers Hyderabad against…

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Plants ‘eating’ dust: New research could change how we understand survival |

In terms of plant nutrition, the root system is traditionally viewed as the main access point to nutrients. Ground-breaking research, however, has demonstrated an additional survival strategy with elegant sophistication. Plants in some of the world’s highly nutrient-poor environments have developed a strategy for ‘eating’ minerals found in aerial dust and, subsequently, avoiding exhausted soil…

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Imran Khan praises Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur’s ‘Dacoit’ for avoiding ‘toxic tropes’, calls cousin Zayn Marie ‘top star’ |

‘Dacoit’, starring Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur, and Zayn Marie Khan (Mansoor Khan’s daughter), earns praise from Imran Khan on Instagram. He calls it “free of toxic tropes,” spotlighting his cousin Zayn as top star and lauding Adivi’s vulnerability, Mrunal’s grit. The action thriller ‘Dacoit’, featuring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, premiered in cinemas on April…

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Lisbon is the world’s most colourful city; Porto secures third place |

Portuguese cities have always been known for their fascinating cultural heritage, pleasant weather conditions, and beautiful architecture; however, according to a new study carried out by Irish travel insurance specialists JustCover, their cities have been praised on the international stage for yet another aspect, and that is their colourfulness. The Portuguese capital city of Lisbon…

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Jackie Shroff schools paparazzi for insensitive questions at Asha Bhosle’s funeral: ‘Kaisa lagta hai maa kisi ki gayi to?’ |

Jackie Shroff expressed frustration with paparazzi asking about his feelings at Asha Bhosle’s funeral, questioning their insensitivity. He reminded them of the profound loss. The legendary singer, aged 92, passed away due to multiple-organ failure after a heart attack. Her passing marks the end of an era in Indian music. Actor Jackie Shroff lost his…

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