The consumer price index rose 0.1% in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, after falling 0.4% in June. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, showed a 0.2% increase in July, in line with expectations. Easing energy costs led the decline in headline prices, with the energy index down 1.5% in July, following a 5.7% … Read more
Karnataka will observe a bandh on August 13 over the Cauvery water dispute and water release to Tamil Nadu. Called by Vatal Nagaraj, the protest has limited organisational support. Here is what is expected to remain open or face disruptions. Karnataka is bracing for a statewide bandh on Thursday, August 13, over the ongoing Cauvery … Read more
<p>We’ve all seen police dogs in movies or real life, sniffing out clues to catch criminals, right? But how do they actually do it? Let’s dive into the amazing world of a dog’s sense of smell and find out more.</p><img><p>Dogs understand their world mainly through smell, not sight. Their smelling power is lakhs of times … Read more
According to Hindu scriptures, you should never step over certain things you find on the road. Doing so can displease Goddess Lakshmi and lead to money problems. Find out which three items you must avoid, especially on Fridays and full moon days, as they are directly linked to the goddess of wealth. Our elders have … Read more
A national-level Taekwondo player alleged to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami that she was asked for INR 1.5 lakh for international selection, an incident that went viral. She later clarified that the amount was the self-funded portion of the expenses for a tournament in Romania, not a bribe. A national-level Taekwondo player has expressed her … Read more
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s blockbuster film Maa Inti Bangaaram, a Rs 100 crore hit, is set for its Hindi OTT premiere on SonyLIV. While the Telugu version debuted on JioHotstar on July 17, 2026, the specific release date for the Hindi dubbed version is yet to be announced. Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s blockbuster film Maa Inti Bangaaram, … Read more
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reviews the Jal Jeevan Mission and directs officials to achieve 100% Har Ghar Jal coverage, complete pending projects and strengthen water quality and maintenance. Providing regular, proper and clean drinking water to rural households has now become a significant priority for the state government in its Jal Jeevan Mission. Recently, … Read more
Delhi Independence Day 2026 will bring road closures, Metro parking restrictions, bus diversions and limited airport restrictions. Check the key travel rules before heading out on August 14-15. Delhi is set to celebrate the Independence Day 2026 celebrations and enhanced security measures around the Red Fort will have implications on travel plans. Due to traffic … Read more
Bengaluru’s Namma Metro set a new daily passenger record on August 10, carrying 11,19,815 commuters in a single day. The Purple Line was the busiest with over 5.54 lakh passengers, followed by the Green Line and Yellow Line. Bengaluru’s Namma Metro has recorded a new all-time high in daily passenger numbers, underlining the growing reliance … Read more
River and pond fish, which are easily available in our local markets, also have many health benefits. They are an excellent source of high-quality protein, essential for building muscle and repairing cells. Compared to sea fish, the risk of mercury in river fish is much lower. This makes them safe for everyone, including pregnant women … Read more