Govt proposes new fuel economy norms for cars from April 1, 2027
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Ministry of Power on Thursday circulated the draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy 2027 Norms (CAFE-III) for stakeholder consultation, which propose a fresh five-year fuel efficiency regime for passenger vehicles, beginning…
Kolkata man booked for raping woman, blackmailing her with private photos and videos
Kolkata, July 16 (IANS) A man has been booked in Kolkata for allegedly repeatedly raping a woman and blackmailing her with private photographs and videos, police said on Thursday. The FIR was registered following a complaint lodged by the survivor.…
Karnataka seeks PM Modi’s intervention as Dy CM Parameshwara writes letter on worsening drought crisis
Bengaluru, July 16 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, G. Parameshwara, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking urgent intervention to relax National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) norms and provide enhanced assistance to the State in view…
APEDA facilitates 1st organic apricot shipment from Ladakh to UAE
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the export of first shipment of 5 metric tonnes of organic apricots from Ladakh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is yet another example of domestic food products…
K’taka BJP chief accuses govt of being ‘anti-Hindu’, ‘anti-farmer’; threatens protests
Haveri (Karnataka), July 16 (IANS) BJP State President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, on Thursday accused the Karnataka government of being ‘anti-Hindu’ and ‘anti-farmer’ and threatened to hold protests. “The Bharatiya Janata…
Fatima Sana Shaikh says it is ‘heartbreaking’ to watch Sonam Wangchuk’s health deteriorate, calls for immediate dialogue
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Fatima Sana Shaikh has voiced her support for engineer and activist Sonam Wangchuk amid his deteriorating health. Taking to Instagram, the ‘Dangal’ actress, on Thursday, shared an emotional note on social media. Fatima said it is…
Hockey India rolls out nationwide workshops to strengthen coaching and officiating standards
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Hockey India on Thursday announced the launch of its nationwide Coaching and Officiating Education Pathway Workshops, with the programme set to begin on July 18 as part of its continued efforts to strengthen the sport’s…
NSA Doval urges BIMSTEC nations to collaborate, take decisions for mutual benefits amid global uncertainties
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Thursday stressed the need for BIMSTEC nations to collaborate, take decisive actions for mutual benefit, and find solutions through discussions, amid the conflicts and geopolitical…
Shweta Tiwari extends support to Sonam Wangchuk’s cause, slams CJP for using him to push their agenda
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Actress Shweta Tiwari has urged the government to listen to the concerns of activist, innovator and reformer Sonam Wangchuk. On Thursday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and penned a long note in which she…
India’s fintech sector raises $2 billion in Jan-June, up 42 pc YoY
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Indian fintech sector raised $2 billion in the first half this year (H1 2026), up 83 per cent from $1.1 billion in H2 2025 and 42 per cent from $1.4 billion in the same period last year, a report showed on Thursday. However,…