NEW DELHI: Indian car buyers are increasingly moving away from conventional petrol and diesel vehicles, with compressed natural gas (CNG), hybrid and electric models accounting for more than 40% of passenger vehicle retail sales for the first time in June, signalling a structural shift in consumer preference towards lower running costs and fuel-efficient technologies.According to…
Choosing a baby name inspired by nature can give it a timeless and distinctive quality. While names such as Rose, Lily and Daisy are familiar choices, lesser-known flowers can offer something more unique. These botanical names have interesting origins and meanings, making them lovely options for parents seeking a beautiful name for their baby girl….
US Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status of Haitian and Syrian immigrants The US Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to strip hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants of a humanitarian status that protects them from deportation, giving another boost to the president’s hardline approach toward immigration.The 6-3 ruling,…
Imagine checking into your hotel room only to discover that someone may be secretly watching you! Scary thought, right? For any traveller, few situations are as terrifying as the possibility of a hidden camera. Let’s agree that after checking into a hotel room, the first thing most travellers do is quickly connect to Wi-Fi, unpack…
Outgoing UK PM Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump (R) US President Donald Trump took aim at outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday, saying that the Labour Party leader’s policies on energy, immigration and relations with Washington contributed to his downfall.Speaking to reporters during an Oval Office event, Trump struck a friendly…
Anton Chekhov married Olga Knipper three years before his death. One of the most famous quotes by Russian writer Anton Chekhov is his pithy take on marriage, in which he implied that it inevitably results in loneliness. And those who are afraid of loneliness should not marry. Chekhov wrote this in his collection of private…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat High Court has granted conditional bail to a 22-year-old, who was arrested in Jan along with others, on charges of killing a peacock, the national bird.A complaint was registered under the Wildlife (Protection) Act against Rohit Jakhaniya and others with the Jasadhar forest range office in Gir Somnath district.According to the prosecution, Jakhaniya…
Ahmedabad: Traffic junctions, railway stations and public places across the city came under the scanner on Monday as authorities launched a special child rescue drive. With Ahmedabad positioning itself as a contender for global sporting events such as the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG), the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and the Mahila Cell of Ahmedabad crime…
The Uttar Pradesh Examination Regulatory Authority, Prayagraj will release the Uttar Pradesh Diploma in Elementary Education (UP DElEd) 2026 merit list today, July 16, on the official website, updeled.gov.in.The merit list will be published in the form of a state rank. Candidates who registered for admission will be able to check their rank online once…
Akshay Kumar sells two premium Mumbai apartments for Rs 12.38 crore, earns nearly 38% appreciation Akshay Kumar has sold two luxury apartments in Mumbai’s Mulund West for a combined Rs 12.38 crore. According to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix, the actor had purchased the properties in October 2017 for close to Rs 9…
