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NEW DELHI: India’s automotive industry is facing mounting pressure from rising commodity prices and global trade uncertainty, even as long-term demand and the shift towards electric mobility continue to support growth prospects, Assocham president Nirmal Minda said.He told TOI that raw material costs across plastics, aluminium and tungsten had increased sharply, putting pressure on manufacturers…
Saudi Trolls Use ‘Indian’ as Insult: Emirati Analyst Fires Back, Igniting Cultural War A viral tweet by Emirati political analyst Amjad Taha has ignited a broader online conversation about identity, racism and regional tensions after some Saudi social media users used “Indian” as an insult towards UAE citizens in the context of celebrating a Hindu…
BJP national president Nitin Nabin (File photo) NEW DELHI: At the receiving end of mocking remarks from Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal, BJP president Nitin Nabin Monday drew public endorsement from PM Narendra Modi, who said his simplicity is a matter of pride for every BJP worker.Modi cited social media posts from…
Shakib Al Hasan, Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is ready to return home after two years in exile, face trial in the cases against him, including a murder charge, and play a farewell series if the government guarantees his safety, news agency Reuters reported.Shakib, a former lawmaker from former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s…
Online registration for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is scheduled to begin in the first week of April, according to the annual academic calendar issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE) for the 2026-27 session.The DoE said the calendar has been prepared in line with notified holidays and existing rules to ensure the smooth…
Schools and colleges in parts of Maharashtra are likely to remain closed on Thursday, January 15, 2026, following the declaration of a public holiday by the Maharashtra State Election Commission for civic body elections. However, since the official announcement does not explicitly mention educational institutions, students and parents are advised to seek confirmation from their…
In the heart of the Egyptian Desert, Wadi Al-Hitan, or “Valley of the Whales,” fossilised whale skeletons lie exposed beneath the sun. Their vertebrae stretch across the sand in long, curved lines, as if the sea had recently receded. How did these sea giants survive in this extremely dry place on the Earth, which contains…
There’s no such thing as being too educated for a job, if you want /need that job & do it competently India produces ambition industrially and then fulfils it homeopathically, in doses much smaller than expected. 10mn new graduates are milled every year, graduates form two-thirds of the unemployed 20-29 year olds. A particular cruelty…
Contrary to popular belief, China’s massive planted forests are growing faster than natural woodlands, showing accelerated leaf growth and canopy expansion. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons When we look at satellite images of a changing planet, we often think of industrial expansion or environmental loss. We picture urban concrete spreading across historical valleys, long transport corridors…
Oracle is defending its OpenAI partnership amid reports of potential job cuts to fund AI infrastructure. Despite a stalled Nvidia deal, Oracle remains confident in OpenAI’s funding capabilities. However, the company’s significant debt and market cap decline have raised investor concerns, highlighting the immense capital demands of the AI boom. Oracle has publicly defended its…
