There are several benefits associated with the use of plastic or polymer notes. (Image for representative purpose) In the coming months you may be holding a currency note made of plastic instead of paper! India has taken the first step towards introduction of plastic or polymer notes. The move revives a project that was first…
England men’s team managing director Rob Key has not ruled out the possibility of Ben Stokes returning to international cricket before next year’s Ashes, saying “anything is possible with Ben.”Stokes stepped down as England’s Test captain and retired from international cricket after England lost the Test series to New Zealand 2-1 in June. That defeat…
India’s Preeti Pawar competes with Zambia’s Catherine Mwape in the Women’s 54kg Semi Final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Friday, July 31, 2026. (AP Photo) Indian boxer Preeti Pawar said the process of cutting weight before an important bout is difficult because athletes cannot eat properly, but added that it also motivates her…
The FIR was Filed against Ruchika Singh on July 29 following a complaint alleging that the woman used abusive language against PM Narendra Modi. On July 29, the Noida Police registered a zero First Information Report (FIR) against 25-year-old Ruchika Singh, a resident of Lotus Zing Society in Sector 168, over remarks she allegedly made…
A recent Bharatanatyam performance by actor, choreographer, and filmmaker Prabhu Deva has become the centre of a heated online debate. The veteran dancer performed at an event in Chennai held to mark the 100th birth anniversary of Guru Sri Udupi Lakshmi Narayanan. The performance was hailed by many as a tribute to his guru but…
August has the rhythm of a tide. It advances, pulls back, and returns with fresh strength. As August begins, in the opening days you might remain tense because of some health-related troubles affecting your parents or some bitterness in your relationships. You may also experience mood swings. During these days, you can expect support from…
NEW DELHI: India is continuing to engage with Russia to secure the release of the remaining Indian nationals serving in the Russian military, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Friday, adding that 139 Indians have been brought back so far.Addressing a weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government has been…
A new warning comes from the State Department for visa holders about reckless driving. The Department of State cited a few recent cases of reckless driving by foreigners in the US that resulted in the revocation of visas and said the Donald Trump administration is not giving second chances to those who put the lives…
FSPV projects will include a minimum of 2-hour Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Looking to post solar energy generation capacity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led cabinet on Friday approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) scheme. The scheme targets establishing 5,000 MW of Floating Solar PV (FSPV) capacity in the country.This is a more than seven-fold…
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has joined UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s proposal to allow private investors to acquire minority stakes in the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup and other global tournaments, significantly escalating resistance to one of the governing body’s most ambitious commercial plans.In a strongly worded statement…