Uttarakhand to strengthen monitoring of glacier lakes post Nepal tragedy

Following deadly Nepal flash floods, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami ordered strengthening glacier lake monitoring. The move includes scientific surveys of 13 sensitive lakes, installing early warning systems, and enhancing disaster response. In view of the potential threats posed by glacier lakes in Uttarakhand’s mountainous regions, the state government will further strengthen its monitoring and … Read more

5 Compelling Reasons to Choose a Term Insurance Plan with Return of Premium Over a Standard Term Policy

Return-of-premium term insurance combines life protection with a maturity benefit. If the insured survives the term, the premiums paid are returned, helping overcome the psychological barrier of getting nothing back. It can also support forced savings and provide a predictable corpus for future goals. Somewhere in every term insurance conversation, the same objection surfaces. What … Read more

HP urges Centre to raise contract carriage vehicle age limit to 15 years

The Himachal Pradesh government has urged the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to increase the maximum permissible age of contract carriage vehicles from 12 to 15 years, Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri informed the state assembly. Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Thursday informed the state Assembly that the Himachal Pradesh government has urged … Read more

iPhone 18 Pro Is Coming: Will iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Finally Get Cheaper?

Apple’s upcoming September 9 event is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, raising questions about potential price drops for the iPhone 16 Pro and 17 Pro. While Apple typically discontinues older Pro models from its official store rather than reducing prices, retailers may offer discounts to clear existing inventory. Apple has stated that its … Read more

Assam earmarks Rs 7,000 crore to boost irrigation over next 5 years

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika set a Rs 7,000 crore expenditure target for the Irrigation Dept over the next five years. He called for prioritising large-scale projects, optimising costs, and warned against negligence in fund utilisation. To accelerate the growth of the state’s irrigation sector and significantly expand agricultural land coverage, Assam Minister for Agriculture and … Read more

Russian oil disruption, Hormuz pressure a ‘huge challenge’ for India

BPCL Chairman Sanjay Khanna warns that a potential disruption to Russian oil supplies, which make up 35-45% of procurement, coupled with pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, could pose a ‘huge challenge’ for Indian oil companies to meet domestic demand. BPCL Warns of ‘Huge Challenge’ Amid Supply Uncertainty A possible disruption to Russian oil supplies, … Read more

UN chief saddened by severe flooding, loss of lives in Nepal & China

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed sadness over severe floods in Nepal and China. The UN is supporting Nepal’s response. India’s PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu also offered condolences and humanitarian assistance. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday expressed sadness over the severe flooding in “Nepal and China,” saying the disasters had claimed … Read more

Sonal Dinusha credits coaches, family after match-saving 133 vs India

Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha’s unbeaten 133 saved the second Test against India, securing a draw. He credited his coaches and family for his success. Despite the draw, India clinched the two-match Test series 1-0 after winning in Galle. Dinusha Credits Support System for Success Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha credited his coaching staff, school … Read more