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Canadian Grand Prix (Image: F1) The fourth round of the 2026 Formula 1 season is finally here as the spotlight shifts to the iconic Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. After an action-packed Sprint weekend and an intense qualifying session, all eyes are now on the main race, set to begin in the early hours of May 25 at 1:30 AM IST.George Russell will start from pole position after delivering a stunning lap of 1:12.578 in qualifying, just hours after claiming victory in the Sprint race. The Mercedes driver continues to build on what has become a remarkable…

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh chief mnister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday directed the state’s energy department to ensure uninterrupted and quality electricity supply across rural and urban areas amid severe heat and rising power demand. He said the distribution system must be made more accountable and consumer‑centric. Reviewing the power supply situation in a meeting attended by energy minister Arvind Kumar Sharma, minister of state Kailash Singh Rajput and officials of Power Corporation and discoms, he called for continuous monitoring at all levels so that citizens, farmers, businesses and industries do not face shortages.The CM instructed officials to maximise the use of…

Srinagar, May 24: At the NCC National Integration Camp today, the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu & Kashmir addressed cadets from across the country, urging them to play an active role in nation‑building. The LG described the camp as a “living symbol of India’s spirit,” saying cadets are not only witnessing history but helping shape it. He spoke about the responsibilities of youth in strengthening national unity and encouraged cadets to carry the lessons of discipline, service and leadership back to their communities. The interaction included a question‑and‑answer session and reaffirmed the administration’s support for youth engagement and patriotic initiatives.…

Jensen Huang, CEO, Nvidia Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has confirmed that his company’s massive $1 trillion in sales forecast, including the ‘brand new’ $200 billion market, relies on China, signaling that the world’s most valuable chipmaker has no intention of abandoning the Chinese market despite intense geopolitical and trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. Speaking to reporters upon his arrival in Taipei on Saturday (May 23), Huang was asked if his recently announced target market for Central Processing Units (CPUs) included China, his response was ‘affirmative’.“I would think so,” Huang responded, reaffirming the country’s long-term importance to Nvidia’s bottom line,…

Varanasi airport (File Photo) LUCKNOW: Two alleged drug couriers from Indore, posing as a couple, were arrested at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi on Friday evening after authorities recovered around 20 kg of hydroponic weed from their luggage.The accused were identified as Shehanaj Hussain, 37, a resident of Bank Chandan Nagar in Indore, and Yusoof, 40, a resident of Marothiya Bazar, Sarafa Saifi Mohalla in Indore.According to officials, the two arrived at Varanasi airport on Air India Express flight IX 215 from Bangkok. During immigration checks, on duty officer became suspicious after analysing their travel history and questioning…

New Delhi [India], May 24 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared an article authored by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighting Sikkim’s development journey as the northeastern state entered its 51st year of statehood. In his post on X, the Prime Minister referred to Khangchendzonga as the protector of Sikkim’s land, memory, and consciousness, while underlining the significance of the mountain in shaping the state’s identity and aspirations. The Prime Minister posted on X, “As Sikkim enters its 51st year of statehood, Union Minister @JM_Scindia writes about Khangchendzonga, lauding it as the protector of the land, memory and consciousness…

From anti India racism to visa issues – Key takeaways from Rubio-Jaishankar joint press conference (Image credit: AP) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and external affairs minister S Jaishankar addressed a joint press conference in New Delhi on Sunday, outlining the growing strategic partnership between India and the United States while also responding to questions on immigration reforms and visa concerns.Speaking at Hyderabad House after delegation-level talks, Rubio said the relationship between the world’s two largest democracies had evolved beyond traditional diplomacy. “A strategic partnership is something very different,” he said. “A strategic partnership is when your interests as…

New Delhi [India], May 24 : US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday emphasised the growing depth of the US-India relationship during a joint press conference with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, highlighting New Delhi as one of Washington’s most important strategic partners globally. Addressing the joint press conference, Rubio said the relationship between the two democracies goes beyond conventional diplomatic engagement and reflects deep strategic alignment on global challenges. “A strategic partnership is something very different,” Rubio said. “A strategic partnership is when your interests as two nations are aligned, and you work together strategically to solve those…

MANALI: Amid an intense heatwave sweeping several parts of country, a surge of tourists heading to Himachal Pradesh’s hill station Manali led to severe traffic congestion on Saturday night, with commuters stranded for hours as movement slowed sharply on key routes.According to news agency ANI, the sudden weekend rush caused long snarls in and around the popular tourist destination, with vehicles inching forward late into the night.A tourist caught in the jam described the ordeal, saying, “We have been stuck here for one hour. We are having a lot of trouble; we are moving forward very slowly. Traffic should be…

India’s transportation fuel demand growth is expected to slow sharply in the second half of 2026 as higher fuel prices, government-led conservation measures and a weakening rupee weigh on mobility and consumption trends, according to a report.The report by Kpler’s lead analyst (modelling), Elif Binici, revised down India’s 2026 refined products demand growth forecast by around 77,000 barrels per day (kbd), or 39 per cent, to nearly 78 kbd from an earlier estimate of 128 kbd.As per news agency PTI, the downgrade reflects weaker expected growth in petrol and diesel demand due to elevated fuel costs, softer mobility trends and…