Over the last decade, electrification has become the dominant conversation in the passenger vehicle space. However, when it comes to commercial vehicles, the transition is far more complex. Factors such as payload requirements, charging infrastructure, route patterns and vehicle uptime mean that a single solution cannot address every transport need.Volvo Trucks believes exactly that. During…
It is reported that scientists at Tohoku University in Japan have found that certain gold nanoparticles can display nearly fluid-like properties that enable them to respond by changing their structures to heat and pressure. The findings may revolutionise the future of biomedical engineering, intelligent surfaces, drug delivery technologies, and microfluidic devices. Reported in the journal…
In 1859, Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution was postulated in “On the Origin of Species.” In this theory, Darwin suggested that evolution occurred gradually, although there were no complete fossils. In contemporary times, scientists have found evidence of evolution from a 150-million-year-old fossil that shows soft tissue, which was predicted by Darwin in his theory…
The United States decided to extend the sanctions waiver on Russian oil, offering temporary relief to countries purchasing crude from Moscow as the world grapples with tight energy supplies. The US treasury department on Friday issued a fresh licence allowing the purchase of Russian oil and petroleum products that had already been loaded onto ships…
Riteish Deshmukh’s ambitious period drama Raja Shivaji is quickly shaping up to be one of the most talked-about films of the year, thanks to its grand scale and impressive ensemble cast. Fueling the excitement further is the confirmation of Salman Khan making a special appearance in the film.While there had been earlier reports about Salman…
NEW DELHI: Indian boxer Vishvanath Suresh delivered a stunning performance at the Asian Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar, shocking the boxing world with a knockout win over reigning world champion and world No. 1 Sanzhar Tashkenbay. The victory marked a major milestone in his fast-rising career and secured him a place in the semifinals. Who is…
BENGALURU: A 40-year-old-tea shop owner from Doddaballapur was bludgeoned to death by a miscreant after he demanded payment of Rs 200 for an unpaid bill from the accused.The suspect, identified as Muniyappa of Appakranahalli village, on May 12, visited the tea shop owned by Manjunath, a resident of Dyavasandra village in Doddaballapur Rural, and demanded…
NEW DELHI: Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Firhad Hakim on Friday resigned as mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), citing an “inability to work properly.”A close aide of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, Hakim said he stepped down “with his head held high” after obtaining the consent of the former West Bengal chief minister.At a…
NEW DELHI: Former South Africa cricketer Dale Steyn on Sunday said Sunrisers Hyderabad’s win over Chennai Super Kings could prove to be a turning point for the Ishan Kishan-led side in IPL 2026. Sunrisers Hyderabad, who last won the IPL title in 2016, their only triumph, defeated five-time champions CSK by 10 runs in a…
India, world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, has waived excise duty on blended petrol. The exemption covers E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuel blends, which contain varying proportions of motor spirit and ethanol. As per the finance ministry’s notification, these blends consist of 78%, 75%, 73% and 70% motor spirit mixed with 22%, 25%, 27%…
