AI-generated image for representation NEW DELHI/KOLKATA: In a move to track the origin and manufacturing of all batteries and help consumers get details of their life and performance, govt has come up with proposed guidelines for Battery Pack Aadhaar Number. Under this, every battery pack will have machine-readable, 21-character alphanumeric code and QR code storing…
An under-construction Mumbai Ahmedabad bullet train station NEW DELHI: A delay of over four years has pushed up the cost of country’s first bullet train project by around 83% to Rs 1.98 lakh crore. The first leg of the project, between Surat and Bilimora, is scheduled to be inaugurated in Aug 2027, while the entire…
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: The Vijay Hazare Trophy has taken on added importance this season, serving as a key reference point for India’s upcoming ODI selections. With the Ajit Agarkar led national selection committee scheduled to meet online on Saturday, the domestic 50 over tournament has become central to conversations around form, fitness and…
2026 brought new beginnings for several stars, especially for Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda, who made his debut with ‘Ikkis.’ Released on January 1st, 2026, the war drama is based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. It features multiple talented artists in the ensemble cast, including the late Bollywood veteran actor Dharmendra, who…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh JAIPUR/UDAIPUR: Defence minister Rajnath Singh flagged on Friday the alarming trend of what he described as “white-collar terrorism”, involving highly educated people engaging in antisocial and anti-national activities. Rajnath said the “white-collar terror network” behind the Nov 10 car blast in Delhi that killed 15 people illustrated the extent of the…
Insurance behemoth Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday announced the launch of a two-month-long campaign for the revival of individual lapsed policies. This special drive, to be carried out from January 1 to March 2, 2026, is extended to all non-linked policies with a very attractive concession in late fee. Concession is being…
Sjoerd Marijne (ANI Photo) Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne was on Friday reappointed as the chief coach of the Indian women’s hockey team, marking a return to familiar territory after his role in the side’s historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympic Games.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The 51-year-old was earlier associated with…
Malavika Mohanan reveals she was initially in talks for Prabhas’ ‘Salaar’ but destiny intervened, leading her to star alongside him in ‘The Raja Saab’. She expressed immense joy and respect for Prabhas at the film’s pre-release event, calling him one of the sweetest people she’s worked with. The film releases January 9, 2026. Malavika Mohanan…
BENGALURU: Karnataka HC has held that even a third party can, depending on the facts of the case, challenge a lok adalat award through a writ petition if the award is alleged to have been secured fraudulently by excluding a proper and necessary party. The observation was made by Justice M Nagaprasanna while quashing a…
MUMBAI: Thinking of buying an air-conditioner in the new year or getting some fancy bathware or copper-based kitchen utensils to add to the aesthetics of your home? You may have to pay more, as the red metal used in several household products has surged in recent months. Copper prices surpassed a record $12,000 per tonne…
