The Centre on Wednesday approved a Rs 25,530 crore scheme to continue and modernise the public distribution system (PDS) including ration transport, dealer support and technology upgrades, till March 2031.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) cleared the umbrella scheme called SARTHAK-PDS for the 16th Finance Commission period.The scheme combines two existing programmes related to…
New Zealand Squad: Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Zakary Foulkes, Michael Rae, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Henry Nicholls, Blair Tickner, Nathan Smith, Ben Sears, Dean Foxcroft, Kristian Clarke, William ORourke Ireland Squad: Andrew Balbirnie(c), Harry Tector, Cade Carmichael, Curtis Campher, Jake Egan, Lorcan Tucker(w), Andy McBrine,…
Let’s face it: winning an argument usually feels pretty empty, and losing one can completely ruin your day. Most fights don’t actually solve problems—they just leave both people feeling exhausted, misunderstood, and deeply resentful. But you don’t have to bite every hook that’s thrown your way. You can completely shift the energy of a heated…
In the mid-1960s, inside a research laboratory run by DuPont, Stephanie Kwolek was searching for something fairly practical. The company wanted lightweight yet durable fibres that could eventually replace steel in vehicle tyres and reduce fuel consumption. Synthetic materials were already common in industry by then, but the challenge was finding one that could survive…
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has cancelled a BTech examination conducted at a Noida centre after allegations of a question paper leak surfaced. The paper was held on May 21.The university said the decision was taken to protect the integrity of the examination process. Students from the affected centre will now have to…
Cracking the electric two-wheeler market in India is already a difficult task. Cracking it with motorcycles instead of scooters is even harder. And trying to build high-performance electric motorcycles from India, while taking on legacy ICE machines and global skepticism around EVs, is the sort of challenge most startups would avoid altogether. Yet that is…
These seven destinations show how India’s hill markets are changing. Buyers are no longer looking only at vacation value; they are also considering livability, tourism demand, rental potential and long-term desirability. As travel patterns and lifestyle preferences continue to evolve, scenic hill towns with strong visitor appeal are likely to stay on the radar of…
The Directorate of General Education (DGE), Kerala, has started the Higher Secondary Centralised Admission Process (HSCAP) 2026 for Kerala Plus One (Class 11) admissions. Eligible students can now apply online for admission to government and aided higher secondary schools across the state through the official HSCAP portal. The online application process began on May 25,…
Colour is believed to have a big impact on mood, energy and productivity in the workplace. Vastu shastra says right colours for offices and workplaces can bring prosperity, confidence, creativity and financial stability. According to Vastu experts, some colours can generate a more harmonious and positive environment that can contribute indirectly to professional development and…
D Gukesh fails to open water bottle at Norway Chess NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh on Wednesday had an unintentionally funny moment during the Norway Chess tournament that quickly caught fans’ attention online. In the middle of his tense Round 2 clash against Wesley So, the young Indian grandmaster appeared to need a quick…