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Photo: TeslaTesla introduces Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive in India
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS): Tesla on Friday announced the launch of the Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive in India, expanding its electric vehicle portfolio in the country with a new premium variant of the segment. The new model has a starting price of Rs 50.89 lakh, and deliveries will commence in India from July…
Photo: AI Image/IANSIndia ranks among top digital economies, strong in AI performance: Report
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS): India has climbed to fifth place in global digital economy rankings and ranked fourth on the CHIPS‑AI index, marking accelerating digital momentum in an increasingly competitive environment, a report said on Friday. The report from the ICRIER‑Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (IPCIDE) said that the study among 71…
Photo: IANS/Deepak KumarDiesel-isobutanol blending mandate likely this year: Top official
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS): Among a slew of measures to improve energy security in the country and decarbonise the road and highways sector, India is likely to bring a mandate on blending isobutanol with diesel as early as this year, Roads Transport and Highways Secretary V. Umashankar said on Friday. In his remarks at…
Photo: Zou Zheng/Xinhua/IANSUS, Mexico and Canada issue trilateral statement on public health travel measures
Ottawa, May 28 (IANS): The United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday issued a trilateral statement on public health travel measures in the wake of the Ebola virus outbreak in parts of Africa. “The United States, Mexico and Canada have announced aligned public health travel measures for individuals arriving from African regions considered at greatest…
Photo: IANSBihar govt school teacher survives shooting after helmet deflects bullet
Patna, May 29 (IANS): A shocking incident has emerged from Jamui, where armed criminals allegedly attempted to murder a government school teacher by shooting him after forcing his motorcycle to stop on the road. In a dramatic turn of events, the teacher narrowly escaped death after the first bullet fired at his head was stopped…
Photo: IANSJacqueline Fernandez feels happy as her balcony is a ‘safe place’ for birds during scorching heat
Mumbai, May 29 (IANS): Amidst a heatwave in several parts of the country, actress and an ardent animal lover Jacqueline Fernandez shared a glimpse of birds finding comfort on her balcony. She said it makes her “happy every morning” to see them get some relief from the hot weather. Jacqueline shared a glimpse of her…
Photo: IANSIndian women’s hockey team beat Australia in third game to lead four-match series 2-1
Perth, May 29 (IANS): The Indian Women’s Hockey Team registered an impressive 2-0 victory over Australia in the third match of the friendly series at the Perth Hockey Stadium on Friday. With this win, India now lead the four-match series 2-1 after bouncing back from a defeat in the opening game with a 4-2 shootout…
Photo: IANSNEET-UG 2026 cancelled to protect students’ interests: NTA in SC
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS): The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday told the Supreme Court that its decision to cancel the NEET-UG 2026 examination and order a re-test was taken “in the interest of students” and to preserve public confidence in the national examination system. In an affidavit filed before the apex court in…
Photo: AI Generated Image/IANSIndia’s securitisation market shows structural strength in FY26
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS): India’s securitisation market remained resilient in FY26 despite a modest slowdown in retail transactions, a report said on Friday, pointing to strong credit performance and regulatory tailwinds. The report from CareEdge Ratings said retail securitisation volumes moderated by approximately 6 per cent in FY26 to Rs 2.53 lakh crore, but…
Photo: XinhuaUS sanctions multiple entities, vessels in Iran oil trade clampdown
Washington, May 29 (IANS): The United States sanctioned many companies, individuals and vessels as part of a sweeping new crackdown on Iran’s oil and petrochemical trade, accusing them of helping facilitate transactions involving Iranian-origin products. The US Department of State announced sanctions on several companies linked to what it called Iran’s “shadow oil economy”, saying…
