Railways Liable for Electricity Surcharges: Supreme Court Prioritizes Financial Health of DISCOMs
In a landmark judgment that carries significant financial implications for the transport sector, the Supreme Court of India ruled on Friday that the Indian Railways cannot claim the status of a “deemed distribution licensee” under the Electricity Act, 2003. A Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma held that the Railways functions…
Tehran Calls US Navy “Blatant” Breach of Truce, Files UN Petition
Iran has formally complained to the United Nations Security Council, accusing the United States of a clear breach of the ceasefire after a dangerous naval clash near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Friday an F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS George HW Bush used precision munitions to disable two…
Oil Companies Likely to Raise Fuel Prices Before May 15
Petrol and diesel prices in India are likely to be increased before May 15 as state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) face mounting financial pressure due to a sharp rise in global crude oil prices, sources told India Today TV. According to sources, OMCs are currently facing under-recoveries estimated at nearly Rs 30,000 crore per month…
Samsung Unveils Advanced Mini LED TVs with AI Features in India
Samsung has lunched a new series of Mini LED televisions in India, with screen sizes ranging from 43 inches to 100 inches and pricing starting at ₹42,990. The launch coincides with the South Korean electronics company completing 30 years of operations in India. The new television lineup features Mini LED backlighting technology, where the LEDs…
Amazon’s Great Summer Sale 2026 Launches With Generative AI Shopping Assistants
The Amazon India Great Summer Sale 2026 began officially on May 8, with one of the most eagerly awaited shopping events of the year, with a significant focus on artificial intelligence. The theme of this year’s sale is “Summer ka Santa” and it is defined by the integration of Amazon’s generative AI conversational assistant, Rufus,…
Biocon Board Recommends 50-Paise Dividend Despite Sharp Decline in Quarterly Profit
Biocon Ltd, the Bengaluru-based biopharmaceutical major, has reported a sharp 56.8% decline in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company’s net profit stood at ₹198.6 crore, compared to ₹459.4 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. The significant drop in earnings was primarily attributed to…
Bangladesh’s Measles Crisis Worsens After 12 Children Die in a Day
Bangladesh’s worsening measles outbreak claimed the lives of 12 further children within the last 24 hours, including six deaths reported from the Dhaka division, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In its rearmost situation report released on Thursday, the DGHS stated that one of the departed children had tested positive for measles,…
Breakthrough Study Shows Galaxy Watch Can Predict Fainting 5 Minutes Before It Happens
In a major leap for preventive wearable technology, Samsung has announced the results of a world-first clinical study demonstrating that the Galaxy Watch 6 can predict impending fainting episodes with high accuracy. Conducted in partnership with Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital in South Korea, the study utilized the watch’s existing photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor and an AI-driven…
Jashore Farmer Earns Good Returns Through Bitter Gourd Cultivation
Faruk Hossain, a sheltered member of the Bangladesh Army and occupant of Jagadishpur vill under Jashore’s Chowgachha upazila, has set up success in bitter gourd civilization by espousing ultramodern husbandry practices. He has been growing bitter gourds using casinos rather of traditional styles, and following a crop gyration on the same plot of land, a…
India’s 22-Metre Underwater Human Stack Sets Global Standard
India has etched its name into the global record books in spectacular fashion, securing two back-to-back Guinness World Records beneath the pristine waters of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. These unprecedented feats, achieved near Swaraj Dweep, have catapulted the archipelago into the international spotlight, marking its arrival as a premier destination for elite scuba diving…
