West Bengal’s new BJP government has unveiled its inaugural budget, prioritizing welfare and employment. Key announcements include a significant Dearness Allowance hike for state employees, the creation of one lakh government jobs, and a substantial Rs 36,000 crore direct cash transfer scheme for women. The budget also proposes infrastructure development and support for various worker
Keir Starmer has resigned as Labour leader, citing a need for change after significant election setbacks and internal party dissent. Concerns over his ability to win the next general election, coupled with senior figures openly challenging his leadership and a perceived failure to deliver on 2024 promises, have led to his departure. Scandals also contributed
The Supreme Court has fined the Chhattisgarh government Rs 2 lakh for illegally occupying private land for nearly four decades without compensation. The court upheld the high court’s order, awarding landowners enhanced compensation and interest from the date they first filed their eviction suit in 2006. Justices deemed the state’s appeal frivolous, aimed at harassing
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, 47, claims he’s achieved an 18-year-old biological age and doesn’t plan to die, citing advancements in biotechnology. He advocates for radical life extension through rigorous health optimization, including strict diets and medical monitoring. Johnson recently shared 41 accessible health hacks, emphasizing sleep, exercise, whole foods, and avoiding risky behaviors as crucial
While India continues to rely heavily on energy supplies from the Gulf, the crisis has prompted a faster push towards diversification. Higher crude purchases from Russia, Brazil and Venezuela have helped soften the impact on oil imports.
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Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi bounced back from a lean patch to smash a record-breaking 94 off 29 balls in the Tri-Series final against Sri Lanka A. A pep talk from coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar encouraged him to play his natural game, leading to the fastest List A half-century ever. His explosive innings secured the title for
India is set to launch its first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell train on the Jind-Sonipat route, joining an elite group of nations. This 10-coach train, powered by a 1200kW engine, emits only water vapor, offering a clean alternative to fossil fuels. A dedicated hydrogen storage and refueling facility is operational in Jind, with maintenance planned in
