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In a country where fancy cars often steal the spotlight, this time it’s the registration number that has turned heads. India’s most expensive car number plate, which crossed the Rs 2 crore mark at auction, has set a new benchmark for how far buyers are willing to go for exclusivity. Here’s a closer look at…
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced the opening of ticket sales for next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, setting entry-level prices at “historic low” to increase access to the tournament.Ticket sales started at 6:45pm IST, with prices beginning at Rs 100 in India and LKR 1,000 in Sri Lanka, according…
Hyundai Motor India today announced the launch of a new, more affordable variant of the Venue diesel automatic. The new HX8 diesel AT is priced at Rs 13.70 lakh (ex-showroom), and previously, the diesel AT powertrain was only offered with the top-of-the-line HX10 trim priced at Rs 15.51 lakh (ex-showroom). The introduction of the new…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said the safety of people in Venezuela is India’s primary concern amid the crisis following US military operations in the country and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.Speaking in Luxembourg, Jaishankar urged all parties involved in the crisis to sit down and reach…
Lord Shiva is the supreme deity in Hindu religion. He is also one of the trinity Gods (Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh). He is also known as the destroyer of the universe. Lord Shiva represents the metamorphosis, spiritual awakening, consciousness, new beginning and rebirth. His appearance has profound symbolic importance. Every detail, from the snake…
Deepika Padukone, enjoying motherhood with daughter Dua, voiced concern over Mumbai’s poor air quality, tagging BMC for action. She skipped her Paris trip due to Middle East tensions. Up next, Deepika stars in ‘King’ with Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee’s ‘AA22XA6’ alongside Allu Arjun, releasing in 2026. Deepika Padukone, who welcomed baby girl Dua in…
“Ultimately, humans have to consume grains, not dollars,” Bill Gates remarked during the severe phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. His words underline a fundamental truth: food security is the bedrock of human survival. With exponential urbanisation encroaching upon agricultural and forest land, the need to utilise every available patch of cultivable land has become urgent….
NEW DELHI: In a significant move targeting single-use plastic in tobacco-related products, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a complete shift to non-plastic packaging for pan masala, gutka and similar items.A draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, released on Tuesday, mandates that these products be…
Child care funding freeze lands Trump administration in court Attorneys general from five Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to freeze billions of dollars meant for public benefit programmes that support low-income families. The states — California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York — say the move amounts…
Rajasthan’s Saarthak Naam Abhiyan encourages parents to choose meaningful names for children, moving beyond casual nicknames like ‘Chotu’ or ‘Kalu’. The initiative aims to foster dignity and strength, as names accompany individuals throughout life, impacting self-perception and societal interaction. While voluntary, the campaign offers a list of 3,000 culturally rich names, seeking to prevent embarrassment…
