BeMC plans to set up 14 EV charging stations in silk city
Berhampur Municipal Corporation plans to install 14 public charging stations for electric vehicles across the city and Gopalpur. This initiative addresses the growing e-vehicle registrations in Ganjam district, which have surpassed 4,500. The proposed stations will be located in various public spaces to ease charging challenges for users.
Three former Assam MLAs join Congress, criticize BJP government
In a significant political development, three former Assam MLAs, including two from BJP and one from AGP, joined Congress in New Delhi. Satyabrata Kalita (AGP), Binanda Saikia, and Monsing Rongpi (both BJP) cited dissatisfaction with the BJP’s governance and policies.
Air India plane veers off runway on landing at Mumbai; all safe but airstrip suffers ‘minor damages’
An Air India Airbus A320, operating from Kochi, experienced a runway excursion upon landing in Mumbai amidst heavy rainfall on Monday morning. The aircraft briefly veered off the runway, but quickly recovered, ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew onboard. While the primary runway sustained minor damage, operations continue using the secondary runway.
Sunita Ahuja reveals her mother burnt her face with a hot tawa after she failed in class 8; says she was already dating Govinda
Sunita Ahuja, Govinda’s wife, recounts a strict upbringing, including harsh punishments like being branded for failing a class she hid from her mother. She also shares rebellious acts and her secret marriage to Govinda at 18, which faced strong family opposition due to his struggling actor status and their differing financial backgrounds. Her father disapproved…
‘Panch-Jyoti’: RBI’s 5-year strategy to boost financial inclusion; key goals and action points explained
The Reserve Bank of India has launched the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) 2025-30, aiming to expand financial access and usage across India. This strategy, guided by five key objectives known as ‘Panch-Jyoti’, focuses on women, households, and micro-enterprises, promoting equitable and responsible financial products.
BSEB OFSS class 11 registration deadline extended: Check by when and how to apply online
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has extended the Class 11 spot admission deadline to September 12, 2025, via the OFSS portal. This offers another chance for students who missed earlier rounds to enroll in Science, Commerce, Arts, Agriculture, or Vocational streams.
Shahid Kapoor’s wife Mira Rajput once revealed she almost had a miscarriage while being pregnant with Misha: ‘I was four months…’
Mira Rajput, wife of Shahid Kapoor, recounted a harrowing experience during her first pregnancy, revealing she began dilating at four months. Despite being young and healthy, the sonography revealed the complication, leading to hospitalization. Shahid created a hospital-like environment at home for her recovery after two and a half months.
This simple blood test can detect liver damage years before signs show
Swedish researchers have developed a new, simple blood test capable of predicting the risk of severe liver disease, including cirrhosis and cancer, up to a decade in advance. This highly accurate test, trialled in primary care, uses three blood measurements to detect early damage, offering a crucial window for early intervention and improved patient outcomes.
Word of the day: Introspection
Introspection, meaning ‘looking within,’ is the practice of examining one’s thoughts, feelings, and mental state. This deep self-reflection, rooted in Latin and prominent in 19th-century psychology, helps individuals understand their motivations and reactions. Engaging in introspection fosters clarity, maturity, and inner peace, leading to greater self-awareness and thoughtful choices.