The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has come a long way from receiving a small rocket from the United States six decades ago to preparing to launch American satellites from Indian soil. In the next couple of months, Isro will be launching a 6,500 kg communication satellite built by the US, the agency’s chairman, V…
Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee has said India should reassess whether importing cheap oil from Russia is “worth it” after the Trump administration imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, taking the total levy to 50 per cent — one of the highest by the US on any country.The latest tariff hike, signed…
File photo: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: The opposition’s INDIA bloc has decided to field a joint candidate for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge reaching out to allies to discuss potential names and forge a consensus. According to news agency PTI, sources within the bloc say there…
NEW DELHI: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said India has emerged as the leading supplier of smartphones to the United States, with electronics manufacturing in the country now valued at Rs 12 lakh crore.Speaking at the inauguration of metro projects in Bengaluru, Vaishnaw said India’s electronic production has grown sixfold in the past 11…
Caffeine is well known for its temporary boost in alertness, but in supplement form, whether from guarana, green tea extract, or concentrated powders, it can push blood pressure higher. For those already on hypertension medication, the spike may be small but still significant enough to undo the benefits of treatment. Some energy powders or gym…
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly (Images via Getty Images) Sourav Ganguly has weighed in on the growing chatter around Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s ODI futures, saying the two icons should keep playing as long as they continue to perform at the highest level. Media reports have suggested that the upcoming three-match ODI…
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed a series of comprehensive land reforms to bolster India’s position as a global manufacturing hub. Key among these proposals is the creation of a GST-like Council to facilitate coordinated and consensus-based land reforms across the country. CII suggests standardizing stamp duty rates to a uniform 3 to…
Himachal Pradesh is facing another spell of heavy rain, with the weather office issuing an orange warning for the next four days. The ongoing monsoon fury has already claimed 219 lives and caused losses of nearly Rs 1,988 crore since June 20. Authorities have urged residents to remain on alert, warning that the scale of…
Fever, rash, and body aches? In dengue-prone areas, these symptoms almost instantly make people think of dengue fever. However, experts warn that this can be a dangerous assumption. A range of illnesses, known as dengue mimickers, can present with nearly identical signs and symptoms. Mistaking these conditions for dengue may delay correct treatment, worsen patient…
Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni (Images via Getty Images) Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Rishabh Pant will surpass MS Dhoni’s tally of Test runs if he continues to play regularly for the national side. Pant, India’s Test vice-captain, is currently sidelined with a right foot fracture sustained while batting in the fourth Test against…
