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At places of worship, devotees do not just make offerings, they place their faith. When that faith breaks, the damage goes far beyond financial loss. A recent revelation at the revered Vaishno Devi Temple highlights this concern. It exposes large-scale adulteration in silver coins offered by devotees. 20 Tonnes of…
The Department of Space Studies at Management Education & Research Institute (MERI) DSS hosted a landmark conference to commemorate Earth Day 2026, examining the intersection of space technology and planetary health. The event serves as a strategic “curtain raiser” for India’s upcoming climate and space endeavors. Global Cooperation & New…
Bengaluru: The CBSE Class 10 Result 2026 was declared on April 15. In these results, 15-year-old Swanti Goel from National Public School (NPS) Indiranagar, Bengaluru, emerged as a standout performer. She achieved an impressive 497 out of 500 marks — that’s 99.4%. Moreover, she scored a perfect 100 in four…
Patna: By early afternoon today, a quiet sense of change hung over Patna. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar chaired what is expected to be his last Cabinet meeting at the Old Secretariat. Soon after, he is likely to go to Raj Bhavan and submit his resignation to Governor Lt Gen (Retd)…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast above-normal rainfall for April 2026 across most parts of India. The month is likely to receive more than 12 per cent extra rain than the long-term average. Usually, April brings about 39 mm of rain across the whole country. This year, the IMD…
Last week, a truck loaded with chocolate simply disappeared in Europe, and the story has chocolate lovers everywhere laughing and shaking their heads at the same time. Thieves stole a massive shipment of Nestlé KitKat bars weighing a full 12 tons. That is an incredible 413,793 individual bars from the…
Big news for Harry Potter fans. After 15 long years, the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling returns in a new TV series on HBO. The official teaser has dropped and it has already created strong global excitement. This is not just a short teaser. The 129-second video takes viewers…
Just days after the government’s March 24 order, a key question is emerging across Indian cities: Do households really need to switch from LPG to PNG? Is it mandatory, and what happens if they don’t? The short answer is clear: yes, if PNG infrastructure is available in your area, the…
India’s food service sector faces a growing LPG crisis as a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders disrupts restaurant operations. Hotels and eateries across several cities have started cutting menus and reducing kitchen services. The shortage affects cities such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata. Restaurants in these cities depend heavily…
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday declared the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025, with Anuj Agnihotri securing All India Rank (AIR) 1. The results have drawn attention for the strong performance of women candidates, with 11 women featuring in the top 25 ranks. The…
