Kerala may get a nuclear power station if the state provides land, suggested during a high-level meeting between Union power minister Manohar Lal Khattar and state power minister K Krishnankutty. Discussions included power demand, renewable energy, and additional power allocation, with central support for energy storage and coal linkage.
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In a crucial Group A match, India secured a 44-run victory over New Zealand thanks to Shreyas Iyer's crucial 79-run innings and Varun Chakravarthy's 5/42 bowling performance. This win positions India at the top of the table and sets up a semifinal clash with Australia. Chasing 250, New Zealand’s strong batting lineup struggled against India’s spin-heavy attack, with Chakravarthy leading the charge. His relentless accuracy and variations dismantled the Blackcaps, bowling them out for 205 in... Expand
BYD has introduced a new electric vehicle (EV) charging technology that can fully charge a car in 5-8 minutes. This breakthrough could challenge Tesla's market position. BYD's new system offers up to 470 kilometers of range in 5 minutes. This innovation highlights the company's commitment to addressing charging time concerns in the EV market.
Following the removal of N Biren Singh as Manipur CM, BJP is urgently seeking a new leader to navigate the state's ethnic tensions and fractured governance. Potential candidates include Yumnam Khemchand Singh, T Biswajit Singh, and T Satyabrata Singh, with decisions anticipated from BJP's central leadership in New Delhi.
Vicky Kaushal's historical drama Chhaava has achieved considerable success at the Indian box office, nearing the Rs 500 crore milestone with strong earnings over three weeks. The film saw political recognition with special screenings organized for MLAs and MLCs, and has been praised for bringing history to the younger generation.
Elon Musk endorsed Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in an op-ed, calling it the country's "last spark of hope." His support has sparked controversy, particularly as Germany approaches a federal election. Reactions from politicians and journalists reveal strong opposition and concern over Musk's stance. In 2021, Germany's domestic intelligence agency labelled the AfD a suspected extremist organisation at the national level.
Airfares to the US have surprisingly decreased this summer, a trend attributed by some to US policies. Flights from Mumbai show the most significant drop, with one-way tickets to New York available for as low as Rs 37,000.
A thin layer of fog covered parts of Delhi this morning, lowering the temperature to 7°C. Dense fog has disrupted rail services but flight operations remain unaffected. The IMD has issued a yellow alert, forecasting moderate to dense fog and possible light rainfall. Supreme Court guidelines on air quality management may impose restrictions based on AQI.
Police suspect the Nov 24 violence in Sambhal was orchestrated by absconding gangster Shariq Satha, linked to Dawood and Pakistan's ISI. Unusual money transfers and foreign-made cartridges were found, indicating his involvement. Shariq, who has 54 cases against him, is wanted in multiple states and fled to Dubai in 2020 using a fake passport.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has criticised the Kerala Cricket Association for mishandling Sanju Samson, resulting in his exclusion from the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. Tharoor attributes Samson's omission to administrative egos within the KCA, noting Samson's impressive ODI record and questioning the decision to drop him over missing a training camp despite prior notice.