Skoda Auto India is gearing up to launch an electric SUV within the next 12-18 months, aligning with upcoming fuel efficiency regulations. The company has seen significant growth, doubling its market share and expanding its dealership network, particularly in smaller towns. This festive season is anticipated to be a strong sales period for the automotive…
MG Select is aggressively targeting the top position in the luxury electric vehicle (EV) market, aiming to surpass German rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz by year-end or early 2026.
IIT BHU Varanasi will hold its 14th Convocation on October 16. Over 1,700 students and 170 PhD scholars will receive degrees. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar and ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan will attend. They will present degrees and medals to outstanding students. This event celebrates academic achievements and future contributions.
A major rail accident occurred late Tuesday night near Shrimadhopur New Railway Station. Over three dozen wagons of a freight train derailed, completely blocking the corridor line. Relief and rescue operations are underway. While no lives were lost, significant damage to the railway has been reported. Freight train traffic is being diverted. Investigations into the…
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released the provisional answer key for the Group 2 Preliminary Examination 2025. Candidates can now check their answers and estimate scores. A window is open to submit objections until October 14, 2025. Expert panels will review challenges before the final key and results are announced. Successful candidates will…
Nobel Prize announcements for 2025 are underway. Prizes in Medicine, Physics, and Chemistry have been awarded. The world awaits Literature, Peace, and Economics awards. This article revisits notable Indian Nobel laureates. Their contributions span literature, physics, medicine, peace, economics, and chemistry. These achievements highlight India’s significant impact on global knowledge and humanitarian efforts.
Power officials in Varanasi have launched a smart meter checking drive to build consumer trust and debunk myths about accuracy. The initiative, involving checks of 818 meters, found smart meters to be reliable, matching standard electronic meters. This drive aims to increase transparency and encourage the use of the DISCOM mobile app for managing electricity…
A rediscovered treatment, low-dose radiation therapy, is showing remarkable results for arthritis pain. Studies presented at ASTRO 2025 reveal significant pain reduction and improved mobility in patients. This therapy, using doses far lower than cancer treatment, offers a safe alternative. Researchers from Korea, the US, and Germany confirm its effectiveness, providing new hope for millions…
USC has advised H-1B visa holders to postpone international travel due to new Trump administration restrictions, including a $100,000 fee for employers hiring H-1B candidates. The university urged those outside the U.S. to return before the proclamation takes effect, citing concerns over “systemic abuse” of the program.
Karwa Chauth, a Hindu festival symbolizing marital devotion, is observed by married women in northern India and Nepal with a dawn-to-dusk fast. In 2025, it falls on October 10th. Women adorn vibrant attire, gather for prayers, and break their fast after moonrise, with many husbands now participating to honor their marital bond.
