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Not every premium smartwatch impressed; some affordable alternatives delivered a far better overall experience (Aishwarya Panda-HT)Choosing a smartwatch today is not as straightforward as it used to be. Every brand promises better health tracking, smarter features, longer battery life, and a smoother overall experience. That makes it hard to tell which are genuinely worth buying. To find out, I compared smartwatches across different price segments, using them for workouts, sleep tracking, notifications, Bluetooth calling, and everyday wear.I did not focus solely on technical specifications. Instead, I looked at what matters in day-to-day use, including comfort, battery life, display quality, fitness…

US oil giants are “making too much money”, and Donald Trump is not happy about it.US President Donald Trump on Monday took aim at Exxon Mobil and Chevron, accusing the oil producers of profiting from supply shortages while motorists continue to pay elevated fuel prices. He further urged them to cut retail fuel prices instead of posting record earnings. The remarks came days after both companies reported strong quarterly results, helped by higher crude prices following supply disruptions in the Middle East and improved refining margins. The earnings have drawn renewed attention as the Trump administration faces growing pressure to…

The eruption of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala has triggered the evacuation of at least two villages on its slopes.Fuego, one of the most active volcanoes in the Western Hemisphere, started spewing lava and ash on Monday.Pyroclastic currents – rivers of gas, volcanic ash and rock fragments – continued to flow down Fuego’s south-eastern slope early on Tuesday, the government agency which monitors its activity said.Disaster management agency Conred issued a nationwide orange alert, the second highest, and warned locals to be prepared as the eruptions could create further pyroclastic flows and billowing ash clouds.Conred urged people to keep their…

MEA spokersperson called the PoK polls ‘farce’ and slammed Pakistan to pay heed to the atrocities committed by the Pak establishment NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday slammed the recently conducted so-called local elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK), calling them “a complete farce” and accusing Pakistani forces of using violence, blackouts, intimidation and repression against civilians.Addressing a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “The real happening is that of public protests and wanton killings by Pakistani forces. Such hollow exercises cannot hide reality.”Jaiswal claimed that at least 90 civilians had been killed since June…

Arundhati Roy stated a youth protest significantly damaged Prime Minister Modi’s public image NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led youth protest at Jantar Mantar “destroyed” Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public image of more than two decades in just two weeks, acclaimed author Arundhati Roy said.Roy further said the protest delivered a political blow that is “bigger than any election victory”, news agency PTI reported.Speaking at the launch of the Hindi translation of her book “Mother Mary Comes to Me”, titled “Meri Maa, Meri Gangster”, on Monday, Roy said electoral victories and defeats were only one aspect of politics, while…

Over 25,000 kg of hazardous chemical-laced spices were seized during raids HYDERABAD: Over 25,000 kg of hazardous, chemical-laced spices were seized by the Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team during raids on spice trading and processing establishments.The action led to the arrest of three people, police said on Tuesday.Acting on credible information from the public, enforcement teams inspected 13 business establishments and independent business locations involved in the procurement, processing, and wholesale or retail trading of spices and also “indulging” in certain offences affecting human health, Hyderabad police commissioner VC Sajjanar said.The comprehensive inspections uncovered alarming non-compliance with the Food Safety…

PMK president and Rajya Sabha MP Anbumani Ramadoss, Udhayanidhi Stalin CHENNAI: PMK president and Rajya Sabha MP Anbumani Ramadoss has strongly criticised both Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin for his controversial remarks and the subsequent police action in arresting him, stating that both actions were inappropriate and should have been avoided.In a statement on Tuesday, Anbumani urged both the ruling and opposition parties to move away from political vendettas and prioritise constructive governance to address the pressing issues facing Tamil Nadu. Referring to the remarks made by Udhayanidhi during a demonstration in Thanjavur protesting the proposed Mekedatu dam project,…

Wheels of an under construction chariot before Rath Yatra in PuriThe chariots outside Jagannath temple in PuriWheels of an under construction chariot before Rath Yatra in PuriThe chariots outside Jagannath temple in PuriWheels of an under construction chariot before Rath Yatra in Puri Bhubaneswar: A slice of Odisha’s spiritual heritage, Rath Yatra, is set to find a proud place in the nation’s highest office, the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Tuesday said the iconic wooden wheels of the Puri Rath Yatra chariots will adorn Rashtrapati Bhavan, following President Droupadi Murmu’s consent.SJTA chief administrator Arabinda Kumar Padhee,…

UP has witnessed rapid economic growth over the past 9 years (Photo: Agencies). For decades, Uttar Pradesh was often described as a state of immense potential but unrealized opportunities. Blessed with India’s largest population, fertile agricultural land, a rich cultural heritage, and a strategic location in northern India, the state nevertheless struggled with inadequate infrastructure, poor industrialization, weak investment sentiment, and limited employment opportunities. Economic growth remained below its potential, and despite its size, Uttar Pradesh contributed less to India’s economy than its resources suggested it could.The last nine years with Yogi Adityanath as chief minister, however, have marked a…

The 1.9-km-long rail bridge parallel to the historic Rajendra Pul near MokamaThe 1.9-km-long rail bridge parallel to the historic Rajendra Pul near MokamaThe 1.9-km-long rail bridge parallel to the historic Rajendra Pul near MokamaThe 1.9-km-long rail bridge parallel to the historic Rajendra Pul near MokamaThe 1.9-km-long rail bridge parallel to the historic Rajendra Pul near Mokama Patna: The railways has completed construction of a 1.9-km-long rail bridge parallel to the historic Rajendra Pul near Mokama over the Ganga river at an estimated cost of Rs 1,491.47 crore. The new bridge is expected to ease congestion and improve train operations on…