New Delhi: After months of negotiations, govt and auto industry on Thursday reached a consensus on the proposed CAFE-3 fuel efficiency norms, with companies agreeing to most of the draft circulated last week, even as concerns remain over meeting stricter emission targets by FY32.TOI has learnt that officials told industry representatives that the thrust of…
An Indian-origin doctor has shared her experience of obtaining a driving licence in the UK, describing the process as significantly more rigorous compared to India.Sunita Sayammagaru wrote in a post on X that while obtaining a driving licence in India felt relatively easy, the UK system required a much higher level of skill and awareness.She…
Russia is preparing to mobilise 500,000 personnel in the coming autumn, with plans to send some conscripts to the eastern front within weeks of training, a Ukrainian official said on Saturday.Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation, said the Russian military command intends to use the mobilised forces to address immediate personnel shortages…
Simulated nuclear strike on a 160-metre asteroid to see if Earth could be saved/Image: AI Generated An asteroid roughly the size of a football field could cause catastrophic damage if it struck a populated area, making planetary defence a problem scientists cannot afford to treat as science fiction. Now, researchers have simulated one of the…
One of the most influential figures in Malayalam comic literature, Kannadi Viswanathan, has passed away at the age of 93.He is best known for creating iconic characters such as ‘CID Moosa’ and ‘Irumbukayi Mayavi’.As reported by Kerala Kaumudi, born as Viswanathan Nair, he was a resident of Kannadi Prabha Mandiram in Palakkad. He authored nearly…
Joe Root has carried his sublime Test form into the ODI series, producing yet another masterclass against India. The England batting mainstay remained unbeaten in all three innings of the July 2026 ODI series, finishing with 249 runs without being dismissed, making him the first England batter to score six consecutive ODI half-centuries.Root’s remarkable consistency…
Zendaya and Tom Holland have been the talk of the town as of late, especially due to the long-running wedding rumors. Now, during one of her latest appearances, the famed actress walked the red carpet in style in a sleek backless dress. However, fans and netizens alike were quick to notice the star was also…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) IPL 2026 is set to begin on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.Ahead of the opener, Virat Kohli has already hit the training ground, with clips of his fluent strokeplay from practice sessions doing the rounds on…
Pop icon Madonna has set the music world ablaze with her latest single, ‘I Feel So Free,’ marking the exciting onset of her highly anticipated album ‘Confessions II,’ hitting shelves on July 3. This infectious dance track channels the vibrant energy of disco’s golden era, heralding her dynamic comeback to the club scene. The Queen…
MUMBAI: Zepto on Saturday said that it will raise funds through a pre-IPO financing amid tepid response from investors to its public listing.Zepto did not share the specifics of the transaction but said that the move will strengthen its balance sheet. It is looking to raise around Rs 1,000 crore through the round at a…