Volvo Cars India is preparing to expand its premium electric vehicle line-up with the introduction of two flagship models, the Volvo ES90 electric sedan and EX90 electric SUV, scheduled to launch in India on October 12. The two models represent an important step in Volvo’s strategy to strengthen its presence in India’s growing luxury EV … Read more
Khalifa: The Ruler Movie Review: Director Vysakh’s, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Neil Nitin Mukesh, attempts to deliver a larger-than-life action spectacle built around gold smuggling, family conflict, crime and revenge. While Prithviraj Sukumaran brings considerable screen presence and style to the central character, the film struggles to give him a story and screenplay strong enough … Read more
The Aadhaar app has crossed the landmark of 5 crore downloads, signalling growing adoption of smartphone-based Aadhaar services and a broader shift towards digital-first identity management in India. The milestone was announced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), which highlighted the increasing use of the app for updating Aadhaar-related information and accessing … Read more
Indian-origin entrepreneur and Better.com CEO Vishal Garg, who became internationally known after announcing the termination of around 900 employees during a brief Zoom call in 2021, has reportedly lost his position at the digital mortgage lender following consecutive years of financial losses. Garg’s departure marks another major development in the controversial corporate history of Better.com, … Read more
IIT Mandi researchers have developed a bio-inspired surface coating that could address two major challenges associated with 3D-printed bone implants — bacterial infections and poor integration with natural bone. The research uses microscopic hydroxyapatite structures resembling sea urchins to create an implant surface designed to support bone attachment while mechanically disrupting bacteria. Researchers at the … Read more
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has completed more than 2 crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) for school-going children as part of a nationwide mission-mode initiative aimed at ensuring that Aadhaar records are updated as children grow. The special drive, launched in September 2025, has expanded the reach of Aadhaar biometric update services by … Read more
Dating App Fraud: Fictitious dating profile, impersonation and alleged mobile phone theft used to facilitate UPI transfers, police say New Delhi, August 19, 2026: The Cyber Police of Delhi‘s South-West District have arrested two women in connection with an alleged dating app-based cheating and mobile phone theft case involving a 67-year-old senior citizen. According to … Read more
WTC Points Table saw India strengthen its World Test Championship (WTC) campaign with a commanding 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle International Stadium on August 19. The win kept the Shubman Gill-led side’s hopes of reaching the WTC 2025-27 final alive, although India remained fifth in the standings after Bangladesh … Read more
Ollie Robinson spearheaded England’s dominant start to the Test series against Pakistan at Headingley, claiming five wickets as the visitors were bowled out for just 171 on the opening day. Josh Tongue matched Robinson’s impact with a five-wicket haul of his own, while Pakistan’s promising recovery in the middle session was followed by another dramatic … Read more
MCD, Concerns over civic infrastructure and sanitation have surfaced in Western Patel Nagar, where residents of Ranjit Nagar Ward 87 are reportedly facing persistent problems related to sewer overflow, open drains, dirty water accumulation and waterlogging. Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Leader of Opposition in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Ankush Narang, … Read more