New Delhi: Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has welcomed the Supreme Court‘s order mandating the imposition of environment compensation charge (ECC) on all vehicles, removing exemptions for commercial vehicles carrying essential goods.An official said the Sept 26 order covers vehicles carrying vegetables, fruits, milk, grains, eggs, poultry items and salt, among other items. MCD is…
Leon Mendonca (Photo: Tata Steel Chess Tournament) NEW DELHI: Earlier this year, 19-year-old Grandmaster Leon Luke Mendonca arrived at Wijk aan Zee full of hope, only to be crushed by exhaustion as his eagerly awaited Tata Steel Masters debut became a grueling test of endurance.Entering the fray as last year’s Challengers champion, Mendonca had hoped…
Andy Pycroft (second from the left) Andy Pycroft, the match referee at the centre of last month’s Asia Cup handshake controversy, received a rousing welcome on Thursday as he took charge of the India vs West Indies 1st Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Introduced by presenter Ravi Shastri, Pycroft was greeted warmly. “Back…
Inflation in FY26 and FY27 is expected to remain far below the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) estimates, according to a new report by the State Bank of India (SBI).The report cited several factors that will help to soothe price pressures, including a strong monsoon, higher kharif crop sowing, healthy reservoir levels, ample foodgrain stocks,…
Pune: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, following the cabinet meeting on Tuesday, had announced that all concessions typically given during drought will be extended to flood-affected people. Now, the opposition has criticised Mahayuti govt over this declaration, claiming that it has made no specific announcements — such as a farm loan waiver or monetary package —…
Key Takeaways Sui has introduced suiUSDe, a synthetic dollar stablecoin, on its blockchain. suiUSDe will be backed by digital assets paired with short futures positions, instead of traditional fiat reserves. Share this article Sui, a layer 1 blockchain focused on high-performance DeFi applications, announced the upcoming launch of suiUSDe, a native synthetic dollar token backed…
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese architectural and design system that aims to balance and harmonize life’s energy (chi). By practicing Feng Shui in the bedroom, you can improve your mental and physical well-being, as well as attract good luck and prosperity. The bedroom is a place for rest and rejuvenation, so decorating it according…
Discover how to craft a natural, chemical-free deodorant for under ₹100 using traditional alum (fitkari) and rose water. This age-old remedy, cherished by our grandmothers, offers gentle, antibacterial protection against body odor without the harsh chemicals found in commercial products. Learn this simple, cost-effective DIY recipe that promises lasting freshness, soothes skin, and embraces sustainable…
MUMBAI: A friendly and lovable female dog, Nemo, who mainly lives in and around Pil Court building at Churchgate, recently underwent a major misadventure as she nervously jumped into a local train at Churchgate station in order to avoid loud noise from bursting of crackers.She was found after 17 days at Kandivali (west) as the…
Munawar Faruqui (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Two members of a gang allegedly planning to kill comedian Munawar Faruqi have been arrested following a gunfight on Jaitpur-Kalindi Kunj Road in Delhi on Thursday morning, news agency PTI reported. According to police, the suspects, identified as Rahul and Sahil, hail from Panipat and Bhiwani in Haryana, according…
