Pune: Maharashtra, which usually reels under sweltering “Oct heat” once the southwest monsoon withdraws, may escape the discomfort this year. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has in its latest rainfall and temperature outlook for Oct 2025 said the state, along with most of the country, will experience normal to above-normal rainfall through Oct to Dec, accompanied…
Japanese investment company Metaplanet has acquired an additional 5,268 Bitcoin, worth roughly $600 million at current market prices. Metaplanet announced on Wednesday that its latest purchase has brought its total Bitcoin (BTC) holdings to 30,823 BTC. The move catapulted the Tokyo-listed company to the fourth spot among corporate Bitcoin holders, overtaking the Bitcoin Standard Treasury…
Last Updated:October 01, 2025, 15:14 IST On Dussehra, certain actions can bring bad luck and disrupt peace. Avoid these five mistakes to invite prosperity and happiness Avoid these five mistakes on Dussehra to prevent bad luck. (AI Generated) The festival of Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, represents the triumph of good over evil. It follows…
Turmeric, or the good old haldi, has been used as a spice, and natural remedy for centuries. When it comes to Indian cooking, most of us add a pinch to all our curries, and even soups, and for good reason. The active compound curcumin in turmeric, not only adds color to the meal, but it…
MUMBAI: A 14-year-old school-going boy died by suicide at his Malad residence on Tuesday. Police said no suicide note was found and the reason isn’t clear.The child (name withheld) was found hanging at his home in the morning. After the Malad Police was informed, they rushed him to a hospital where he was pronounced dead….
New Delhi: If PM2.5 is reduced by 30%, diabetes prevalence among women could drop from 1.7% to 1.4% in India, with reductions ranging from 8-25% in Delhi, UP, Bihar, Assam and Haryana, according to the Health Benefit Assessment Dashboard, which was launched on Tuesday.The dashboard, which uses data from the fifth National Family Health Survey…
Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee recovered 15 paise from its all-time low to 88.65 against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (October 1, 2025), after the Reserve Bank Governor delivered a dovish pause, broadly in line with market expectations. RBI MPC meeting LIVE Reserve Bank of India (RBI) expectedly left its key interest…
October 2025 bank holidays October 2025 bank holidays: Banks across the country will be closed for several days in October with the festive season beginning at the end of September. These holidays will be apart from the Sunday and second and fourth Saturday closures. Banks operate on first, third and fifth Saturdays, except when specified…
Pune: The Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research (MCAER) on Sept 27 asked Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University (VNMKV), Parbhani, to clarify why a cultural programme was organised in its college two days prior to the missive. This demand came after an executive council member of the university wrote to the governor and chief…
