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Switzerland has just marked a full year of running trains directly over the world’s first solar power plant built into an active railway line, and the results have been promising enough that Italy could become the next country to try the same idea. The project, developed by the Swiss start up Sun-Ways, involves 48 specially…
Himachal Pradesh’s 5,000 crore apple economy is facing a sharp climate squeeze this year, with unseasonal rains, hailstorms and erratic weather set to cut production by nearly 40%.Back in 2025, the state’s apple output stood at 6.99 lakh metric tonnes. However, in 2026, production is projected to decline by 2.63 lakh metric tonnes, or nearly…
NEW DELHI: India was estimated to record 15.33 lakh new cancer cases in 2024, while one in nine people faces a lifetime cancer risk. Against this backdrop, a Rajya Sabha panel has invited public and expert inputs on the latest interventions in affordable cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, care and management with proven outcomes. The exercise…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed on a visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, reinforcing India’s Act East Policy.During his six-day visit to the three countries, the Prime Minister is expected to advance India’s “MAHASAGAR” vision and deepen the country’s commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.“My visit to Indonesia…
Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar’s love story: How ‘Vamsi’ brought them together; Dated for five years before marriage Few celebrity love stories have stood the test of time. One among them is of ‘Varanasi’ actor Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar‘s love story. Their relationship began while filming the 2000 Telugu movie Vamsi and what started…
Upside in bullion may remain limited as inflation continues to stay above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to see a limited upside because of high inflation in the US, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.Gold inched higher in…
India’s Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Rajat Patidar‘s return to India’s T20I side will have to wait, arguing that the current batting line-up leaves little room for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain despite his impressive performances.Patidar was not included in India’s 16-member squad for the ongoing five-match T20I series against…
Harry Kane lost his voice after England’s World Cup win and struggled during his post-match interview. Harry Kane delivered one of the most memorable post-match interviews of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after quite literally singing his voice away during England’s jubilant celebrations following their dramatic 3-2 Round of 16 victory over Mexico. Moments after…
SCERT Assam DElEd PET admit card 2026 out The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Assam has released the Pre-Entry Test (PET) 2026 admit card for admission to the 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) course for the 2026-28 academic session.Candidates who have successfully submitted their application forms can now download their hall…
Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja has been very strong in protecting the ownership of his compositions, and this has led to many legal battles over the unauthorised use of his songs. The veteran composer has never accepted that his compositions may be used without his prior consent, irrespective of the venture. The composer, Ilaiyaraaja, who has been…
