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NEW DELHI: Free food items, such as wheat and rice made available through the public distribution system (PDS), to nearly 80 crore people will not be part of the new consumer price index (CPI) basket, as the 22-member technical advisory panel, tasked with updating the base year of price indices, has decided to stick to…
BENGALURU: More than four months after India’s space regulator-cum-promoter Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) announced the winners of India’s first EO Satellite System (EOSS) under PPP, a concession agreement is expected to be signed as early as this week, allowing the winning consortium to finally begin work on ground. “It has taken…
Nato secretary general Mark Rutte (L), US President Donald Trump (R) (Photo: Oct 22, 2025) Nato security general Mark Rutte spoke with US President Donald Trump over Greenland and the Arctic security concerns of the United States. Posting on X about his interaction, he said they will continue to work on the matter and that…
Some places don’t look real until you’re standing inside them. The air feels different. The light behaves oddly. Your phone camera struggles to keep up. These forests are like that, so strange, so beautiful, they seem designed rather than grown. But they’re not hidden sets or protected secrets meant only for scientists. You can actually…
NEW DELHI: Vietnamese electric carmaker VinFast will roll out three new models in India in 2026 and expand its retail and service network as it scales up operations in the country, according to a senior official in the company .“We will begin with launching a seven-seater MPV… Beyond that, additional models will follow, each addressing…
IRCC rules out changes to PGWP-eligible courses in Canada For students planning to pursue higher education in Canada, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of certainty. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that it will not make any changes to the list of programs eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)…
While AR Rahman recently admitted that Hindi film projects have slowed down for him over the past eight years, he also pointed out that the last six years have been among the most intense and productive phases of his career. In a recent interview, the composer revealed that between 2019 and 2025, he worked on…
Mumbai: In a twist to the GainBitcoin cryptocurrency fraud probe, an official of a forensic audit firm appointed by Pune Police and Cyber Police probing the fraud case, has been arrested by the Mumbai police for siphoning off seized digital assets worth nearly Rs 30 crore, in alleged collusion with police personnel.The Economic Offences Wing…
As the week kicks off, the vibrant energy of Monday calls for swift responses. Yet, let Saturn’s wisdom guide your actions. Take the time to prioritize your responsibilities and sidestep unnecessary conflicts. Maintain open lines of communication, especially in personal relationships and financial matters. Set your sights on gradual achievements at work and in your…
Last month, during my visit to Bodhgaya, I happened to see a banner announcing the 2nd Padmasambhava Conference at Odisha, being held from January 11–16, 2026. Excited to attend a conference dedicated to my sat-guru, I immediately registered. On reaching the venue, I was astonished to see nearly 2,000 monks, lamas, khempos, rinpoches, Dharma practitioners,…
