Panaji: Even as talks continue between state and Union govts over how many villages should be notified as Western Ghats ecologically sensitive areas (ESAs), the environment ministry’s draft notification proposes declaring 108 villages in Goa as ESAs, spread across 1,461sqkm.Goa govt had urged Centre in 2024 to drop around 21 villages from the prospective list,…
LGD units in Surat are exploring Odisha as a potential destination for upcoming projects Surat: Senior govt officials and key lab grown diamond (LGD) industry players met in Gandhinagar recently to discuss priorities and policy expectations, amid rising interest in new project locations driven by power and capital incentives.The meeting followed the Odisha govt’s recent…
NEW DELHI: Government on Monday said that there were 576 individuals who had disclosed a gross income of over Rs 100 crore during financial year 2024-25 (assessment year 2025-26), with 161 added during the year.The additions during the year also mark the highest number in at least four years. While it is a small fraction…
Sarvesh Kushare and Tejaswin Shankar during the CWG 2026 high jump final in Glasgow. NEW DELHI: Tejaswin Shankar’s own Commonwealth Games campaign ended in heartbreak, but the Indian high jumper ensured his disappointment did not stop a teammate from making history.The national record holder, forced out of the men’s high jump competition by a recurring…
The highly anticipated Ramayana: Part 1 trailer will premiere worldwide on July 30. This auspicious trailer launch is scheduled for Thursday at 4:15 AM IST. Fans expressed immense excitement across social media platforms following the official announcement. The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, features a star-studded ensemble cast. Ramayana: Part 1 is slated for a…
Many tourists make the mistake of crossing the border into Canada when visiting Niagara Falls. A recent Reddit post on a person claiming that a friend, a Palestinian refugee, went inside Canada from the US border and then got detained while coming back has triggered a major debate on such claims. This particular incident goes…
The internet is full of viral moments, but some of the most memorable ones come from genuine human errors. One such incident has caught the attention of social media users after a woman planning a weekend trip to Baguio in the Philippines mistakenly contacted a women’s jail while looking for accommodation. Instead of embarrassment or…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor today finally launched the next-generation Toyota Hilux pick-up truck in the Indian market. The pickup continues to use the IMV ladder-frame platform and is offered only in the Double Cab body style. The 2026 Toyota Hilux is offered in three variants – the entry-level GX 4×2 AT is priced at Rs 31.99…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 29, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Bindhushree J. Pawar, a National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 aspirant from Hangal in Haveri district, has alleged a mix-up in her Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheet. The mix-up, she says, has cost her a medical seat she had already begun to plan around.Her result shows a score of -11. She was…
