Sugar prices jumped 11.9%, while cereal and vegetable oil prices rose 2.2% and 0.6%, respectively World food prices rose to their highest level since late 2022 in August as extreme weather, geopolitical tensions and disruptions to trade routes heightened concerns over supplies of key agricultural commodities, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on…
Kia India has launched the Syros EV with prices starting at Rs 13.49 lakh, ex-showroom. The Syros EV will go on sale across Kia dealerships in India from July 30.The Syros EV is available with two battery pack options. The entry-level 42 kWh version is priced from Rs 13.49 lakh, while the larger 51.4 kWh…
Students dropping maths in Goa Panaji: After the introduction of option of mathematics level 1 and 2 from the academic year 2020-21 for Class X students in Goa, the number of students opting for the tougher mathematics level 1 in the state has declined by nearly 3,000.In 2025-2026, only 23.2% students have opted for mathematics…
United Nations General Assembly voted Friday to adopt a new world map that makes the African continent bigger while shrinking North America and Europe, drawing ire from Washington.Aimed at “a more accurate representation” of continental landmasses, the resolution was supported by 164 countries, including India. US voted against it and six nations abstained.The new map,…
As many as 7,709 runners crossed the finish line on Sunday of the 21.1-km Satara Hill Half Marathon, widely regarded as one of the toughest races in the country Pune: All marathons test physical endurance and mental toughness, but the 21.1-km Satara Hill Half Marathon has one punishing twist: almost immediately after the start, runners…
General:It’s like walking through mud wearing well-worn shoes. It’s possible to move around, but not as effortlessly as you’d prefer. The Moon is triggering emotional turmoil and Saturn brings obstacles to the workplace, which means delays, interruptions and an uneasy mood could follow with it from the morning. Don’t treat this as failure. Treat it…
An aerial view of a flood-affected area following rise in water level of the Punpun river in Patna district on Sunday Patna: Even as the Ganga water level fell steadily at Gandhi Ghat on Sunday, there was no immediate respite from floodwaters in the lower parts of Patna and downstream areas. The river continued to…
Google Maps is updating its Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API to improve direction accuracy in busy areas. The update combines gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data, reducing magnetic interference and benefiting Google Maps and third-party apps on Android 5.0 or above. We keep hearing about Google Maps fiasco from across the globe where it directed people…
Gorakhpur: A lawyer was killed and another seriously injured after a lightning strike caused the partial collapse of a dome-shaped shelter at Guru Gorakshnath Ghat on the banks of the Rapti River on Sunday, triggering panic among mourners attending a funeral.The deceased, Alok Asthana (45), a resident of Rapti Nagar, succumbed to his injuries while…
