Living in a snake-dominant territory, you might have wondered if your furry friend could help chase the slithering, frightening creatures away. But before anything else, it’s important to be clear that letting dogs “fight” snakes is dangerous and not recommended. Even breeds with strong hunting instincts can be badly injured or killed by venomous snakes….
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI photo) Teenage sensation added humour to the conversation, joking, “He could be burnt out by 21,” to which Vaughan replied, “He will have enough cash by 21, he might retire.” Cook had the final word with another quip, saying, “He can’t be burnt out, he plays 30 balls.” At just 15, Sooryavanshi’s…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Saturday cut the special additional excise duty (SAED) on exports of diesel, petrol and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), effective June 1.The SAED on petrol exports has been reduced to Rs 1.5 per litre from Rs 3, on diesel to Rs 13.5 per litre from Rs 16.5, and on ATF to Rs…
BENGALURU: TCS remains optimistic about growth despite a muted FY26 performance, citing strong AI-led momentum and a steady deal pipeline. The company reported a 2.4% decline in constant-currency revenue-which excludes the impact of exchange rate fluctuations-while in dollar terms, revenue fell 0.5% to $30 billion. However, operating margin rose 70 basis points to 25%, a…
Famed actress Priyanka Chopra is currently busy with her return to Indian cinema. After ‘Varanasi’ with Mahesh Babu, the star is already working on another project alongside that. Earlier this month, Chopra was spotted at the Golden Temple offering her prayers and volunteering in the kitchen. Recently, she visited the religious spot again to offer…
The Union government has proposed fresh amendments to the National Anti Doping Act to criminalise the trafficking and distribution of banned substances to athletes, with a jail term of up to five years and a fine of up to Rs 2 lakh for offenders, including medical practitioners who knowingly prescribe prohibited drugs.The proposed amendments have…
A Chinese court ruled that companies cannot terminate employees just to replace them with artificial intelligence systems, as authorities juggle the need to stabilise the domestic labour market with a global race to develop AI technologies.The court decided that a tech firm in eastern China had illegally fired one of its workers after he refused…
Tollywood was left in shock on Sunday after the sudden death of Rahul Arunoday Banerjee. The 43-year-old actor reportedly drowned at Talsari sea beach near Digha while shooting for his ongoing television serial. As per reports, Rahul had stepped into the water during the shoot when the incident occurred. Unit members and technicians rushed to…
Turbo-petrol engines are increasingly being offered in affordable SUVs in India, with several compact and sub-compact models under Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom) now featuring this option, delivering improved performance over naturally aspirated units. These engines provide stronger low-end torque for easier city driving and better acceleration for highway overtakes. The shift reflects changing buyer preferences,…
The Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) has declared the SSC Class 10 results 2026, recording an overall pass percentage of 85.25%. A total of 6,18,131 students appeared for the examination, out of which 5,26,954 candidates have passed.A look at past trends shows that SSC pass percentages in Andhra Pradesh remained above 90% till…