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Have you been to Chhattisgarh before? If not, here we give you reasons to plan a trip soon. Tucked away in the northern hills of Chhattisgarh, there is a small hill station, known as Mainpa, which feels strikingly different from the state’s largely forested and plateau landscapes. It lies around 55 km by road from Ambikapur, the divisional headquarters, and is often referred to as the ‘Shimla of Chhattisgarh’ or the ‘Swiss of Chhattisgarh.’ This destination is gradually emerging as a low-key alternative to India’s crowded hill towns. Perched at a higher elevation, Mainpat enjoys a cooler climate, rolling meadows,…
Power Finance acquires 52.63% government stake in REC LimitedIn a major move aimed at consolidating public sector non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (PFC) has acquired 52.63% of the government’s holding in REC Limited (REC), effectively making REC its subsidiary. The acquisition comes following the ‘in-principle’ approval of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).The acquisition comes after the Union Budget 2026-27 vision for NBFCs, which emphasises scaling up credit disbursement and adopting technology to enhance efficiency. Finance Minister in his budget speech noted:”The vision for NBFCs for Viksit Bharat has been outlined with clear targets for credit…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday commended the Border Security Force (BSF) from the Bobia Chowki in Kathua, calling the force an “indispensable wall” protecting India and crediting its personnel for earning the nation’s admiration, citing Operation Sindoor as a glowing example of their bravery.Addressing BSF personnel during his visit to the border outpost (BOP) Bobiya in Jammu and Kashmir, Shah said that whenever he visits BSF posts, he learns lessons in duty, discipline, and sacrifice from the force.“Whenever I go to the border of BSF Chowki, whether it is the desert of Kutch, the desert of Rajasthan or…
Whether you’re an old hand at arthouse or just dipping a toe into the rising otaku subculture of anime aficionados around the world, this column lists curated titles that challenge, comfort, and occasionally combust your expectations.Though they arrive from opposite ends of the cinematic spectrum, both of this week’s selections —Your Name (available on Crunchyroll) and Petite Maman (streaming on MUBI) —hinge on the same wager, that time becomes intelligible only when filtered through intimacy, and that intimacy often requires a minor breach in reality to become legible at all.From the drawing boardReleased in 2016 and written and directed by…
New Delhi: The final electoral rolls of Uttar Pradesh will now be published on April 10 instead of March 6, the Election Commission has said.In a letter to the state chief electoral officer on Thursday, the poll panel said it has considered his request made on February 2 “and also upon consideration of other relevant factors”, it has decided to revise the schedule of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh.The final voter list for the state will now be published on April 10, the EC said. Source link
New Delhi: Nearly 60 per cent of urban Indians are not consuming protein-rich foods on a daily basis, highlighting a significant nutrition gap despite growing health awareness, according to a nationwide survey conducted by LocalCircles in collaboration with Country Delight.The survey, which gathered over 2.07 lakh responses from consumers across 25 major metros and urban districts, found that only 4 in 10 urban Indians regularly include protein-rich foods such as lentils, eggs, milk, paneer, fish or nuts in their daily meals.It also revealed a widespread lack of awareness around protein requirements. Nearly 74 per cent of respondents were unable to…
The curriculum will focus on applied learning, hands-on research and innovation-driven problem-solving to prepare officers for technology-led roles within the armed forces.Chandigarh: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar on Friday signed a memorandum of agreement with the Indian Army to launch a Master of Technology (MTech) programme in defence technology.The programme, designed for officers of the Armoured Corps Centre and School (ACC&S), marks a collaboration between the institute and the Army to promote education and research in defence technology, IIT Ropar said in a statement.The MTech (Defence Technology) programme has been jointly developed by ACC&S and IIT Ropar to…
Prateik Smita Patil and Priya Banerjee opened up about trolling for not inviting Raj Babbar to their wedding. Prateik said, “People don’t know the truth… one day everyone will learn it.” He also dropped his father’s surname to honour his mother, Smita Patil, calling it a new chapter in his life. Prateik Smita Patil and his wife Priya Banerjee recently broke their silence on the trolling that followed their decision to leave Raj off the wedding guest list. Speaking in a recent interview, the couple addressed the criticism and clarified how they chose to rise above the online chatter surrounding…
Last Updated:February 06, 2026, 17:46 ISTGTA 6 release is far away and the company has been quizzed about its apparent plans to use AI to develop the game.GTA 6 is a complex game part of a popular franchiseGTA 6 launch is still far away and the parent company of Rockstar Games has assured the new game has been developed by its team and not by using generative AI tools. Take-Two has obviously noticed the changing trends in the industry and how much AI is being deployed by different developers. But the parent company behind the popular GTA franchise claims that it…
The Senate voted on Friday (January 30, 2026) to fund most of the government through the end of September while carving out a temporary extension for Homeland Security funding, giving Congress two weeks to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country.With a weekend shutdown looming, President Donald Trump struck a spending deal with Senate Democrats on Thursday (January 29, 2026) in the wake of the deaths of two protesters at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis. Democrats said they would not vote for the larger spending bill unless Congress considers legislation to unmask agents, require more…