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The govt’s ongoing efforts to bring amendments to the Act have also attracted criticism from several sections.Power Minister Manohar Lal on Monday said the Electricity Amendment Bill is likely to be introduced in the upcoming Budget session of Parliament.The bill seeks to bring reforms in the power sector and ensure the profitability of debt-ridden power distribution companies.The minister made these remarks on the sidelines of the inauguration of the IIT-Delhi-CERC-Grid India Centre of Excellence in the national capital.On Sunday, the power ministry said that power distribution utilities have jointly recorded a profit of Rs 2,701 crore in FY25 after having…
Police on Sunday said to have attached an immovable property worth approximately ₹50 lakh in Humhama area of Budgam district in connection with an NDPS case.The attached property, a double-storey residential house, belongs to an alleged drug peddler, Irfan Ahmad Dar, son of Mohammad Ashraf Dar, resident of Humhama. The attachment was carried out under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act in FIR No. 44/2020, registered under Sections 8 and 21 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Budgam.This action forms part of the ongoing crackdown by Budgam Police to curb drug trafficking by targeting the financial assets of those…
Lucknow, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday alleged large-scale misuse of the Special Intensive Revision exercise in Uttar Pradesh, claiming that professional agencies hired by the government were selectively targeting booths where his party had won elections.Addressing a press conference here, Yadav said, “The government has hired certain agencies comprising professionals sitting in Delhi, Lucknow and other places across the country.”They have access to the entire electoral roll data and, using that, they are identifying booths where the Samajwadi Party won elections previously. Form-7 is being systematically filled and sent from such booths.” According to the Election Commission, Form-7…
Bengaluru: Boston Scientific agreed to buy medtech firm Penumbra in a $14.5 billion deal on Thursday, its second-largest takeover ever, as it looks to re-enter the neurovascular market and broaden its heart device portfolio.The acquisition is the first major healthcare deal of 2026, a year analysts and industry insiders expect will bring a wave of mega-mergers as companies take advantage of a more favorable regulatory backdrop and easing interest rates to bolster their portfolios.Boston CEO Mike Mahoney said the deal was a “home run” and “financially compelling” on a conference call with analysts.Medtech firms have been expanding their cardiovascular franchises…
While the health sector saw a 74 per cent reduction from its original allocation of 18,148 crore taka, secondary and higher education was reduced by 55 per cent from the original allocation of 28,557 crore taka.New Delhi/ Dhaka, Bangladesh’s National Economic Council (NEC) has significantly downsized the health and education sector in the Annual Development Programme (ADP), according to a media report.In the tradition of reviewing the performance of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) at the mid-point of each fiscal year, the NEC downsized the ADP by about 12.5 per cent, to 208,935 crore taka (3.3 per cent of GDP)…
In a recent interview, Pankaj Tripathi opened up on prioritizing artistic satisfaction rather than “EMI and survival.” Following a creative break, the actor returned to the stage after 12 years in the play ‘Lailaaj’, sharing the spotlight with his daughter, Aashi Tripathi. On the work front, Pankaj Tripathi will be seen reprising his role as Kaleen Bhaiya in the film adaption of the popular OTT series, ‘Mirzapur’. Pankaj Tripathi is known for his grounded performances in ‘Mirzapur’ and ‘Newton.’ In an interview recently, Tripathi went on to reveal that he has become significantly more selective with his scripts. Additionally, the…
Last Updated:January 27, 2026, 23:57 ISTThe new option, called “Strict Account Settings,” is a one-click button in WhatsApp’s settings that activates a series of defenses.A keyboard is placed in front of a displayed WhatsApp logo in this illustration taken February 21, 2023. REUTERSMeta’s WhatsApp messaging service is offering users an advanced security mode, joining a growing number of U.S. tech firms that are letting users opt into stronger protections against hackers in exchange for a more restrictive experience.The new option, rolling out on Tuesday and called “Strict Account Settings,” is a one-click button in WhatsApp’s settings that activates a series…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) The dust is still settling at Harare Sports Club, but Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s breathtaking display in the Under-19 World Cup final against England continues to resonate across the cricketing world. His 175 off just 80 balls was more than an innings—it was a record-breaking blitz. With 15 towering sixes and a strike rate that seemed to mock the intensity of a final, the 14-year-old prodigy from Bihar has left fans asking one burning question: If he can dismantle England’s top U19 players and smash IPL centuries, why isn’t he part of the senior Indian team? The answer lies…
This undated photo shows Thwaites glacier in Western Antarctica. | Photo Credit: NASA A: Thwaites glacier is a large glacier in West Antarctica, about the size of a large country. Scientists have often called it the “Doomsday Glacier” in the media. It is one of the most important places on the earth for those trying to understand how sea levels will rise in future.The glacier sits on land that slopes downward as you go further inland, dipping below sea level. This is important: warm ocean water is known to flow under the glacier’s floating edge, i.e. its ice shelf, and…
Love is in the air for Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur, as whispers of their impending nuptials circulate! Scheduled for late March or early April in the bustling heart of Mumbai, the couple made their relationship Instagram official in December 2025 and are now busy planning their joyous celebration. Read on. Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur made their relationship Instagram official in December last year. And now, according to the latest development, the couple is set to take their relationship to the next level. Reportedly, the duo will get married very soon. Let’s learn more about it.Kriti Kamra and Gaurav…