In Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur district, Borsar village has implemented a unique rule where swearing incurs a Rs 500 fine or an hour of street sweeping. This initiative, driven by local leaders and social workers, aims to curb verbal abuse and foster civility.
Artemis II astronauts have successfully returned to Earth, splashing down near San Diego after a groundbreaking lunar flyby. This 10-day mission tested deep space systems and set a new record for human distance from our planet. The crew’s return at incredible speeds marks a significant milestone, paving the way for future lunar landings.
Ranveer Singh’s spy drama ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ achieved massive box office success, becoming one of his highest earners. Despite a recent dip in daily collections after its 21st day, the film’s overall domestic net collection has surpassed Rs 1,055 crore, with worldwide figures nearing Rs 1700 crore.
Investigation into the deaths of two young sisters, Raha and Mishri Prajapati, has shifted from accidental poisoning to suspected murder. Police are exploring the motive that the parents desired a son, with the mother’s diary revealing her wish for a male child.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faces criticism after Misbah-ul-Haq worked with Peshawar Zalmi despite holding a board role, while Sarfaraz Ahmed and Wahab Riaz were barred earlier. Misbah defended himself, citing a prior contract, and said, “I had signed a contract with Zalmi before I became national selector…”. The issue has raised concerns over inconsistent application
New CAFE 3 norms, effective April 2027, aim to slash fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Carmakers will earn credits for efficient vehicles, EVs, and hybrids, with “super credits” for zero-emission tech. A three-year compliance block and credit trading offer flexibility. CNG vehicles are projected to dominate the mix by 2031-32.
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran urged Air India employees to prioritize cost control and service enhancement, emphasizing the need to acknowledge the airline’s challenging reality. He reassured staff of the Tata Group’s unwavering commitment and the board’s full support, stressing the importance of focused execution and resilience amidst industry headwinds. This comes as CEO Campbell
Shapoor Mistry, representing the largest minority shareholder, advocates for Tata Sons’ public listing, calling it essential for stakeholder value and trust income. This follows similar calls from Tata Trusts vice chairmen, amid RBI’s proposed NBFC norms. Mistry believes a listing will enhance governance and transparency, potentially easing SP Group’s debt pressures.
The Reserve Bank of India is proposing a simpler asset-size threshold of Rs 1 lakh crore to identify large NBFCs for stricter regulation, replacing a complex scoring system. This change could place Tata Sons, with assets of Rs 1.75 lakh crore, under tighter scrutiny, contingent on its application to surrender its core investment company registration
