Pak says it will repay remaining $1.5 bn loan to UAE by April 23 amid IMF funding hopes

Spread the love       Pakistan has expressed hopes to repay the remaining $1.5 billion of the total $3.5 billion loan to UAE by April 23. This comes ahead of an expected $1.2 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following recent discussions in Washington.Spokesperson for the State Bank of Pakistan, country’s central bank told PTI, “Pakistan has repaid $2 billion...

What actually happens in your body 30 minutes after eating sugar

Spread the love       Within 30 minutes of consuming sugar, your body experiences a rapid glucose surge, triggering insulin release. This can lead to a temporary pleasure hit followed by an energy crash, creating a cycle of cravings. Experts advise moderating sugary foods and increasing protein and fiber to manage blood sugar and long-term health. A sweet treat feels harmless. A...

Long UPSC prep cycles take heavy toll on aspirants’ mental health

Spread the love       For lakhs of young Indians, the national civil services examination is not just a test: it becomes part of who they are. More than 10 lakh aspirants take the examination every year. Many spend several years preparing, often relocating to coaching hubs such as Delhi and Hyderabad. With only around a thousand positions on offer, however, the...

Playing with ‘two fractures’, Chakravarthy wins ‘Player of the match’ as KKR beat RR

Spread the love       Varun Chakravarthy NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinner Varun Chakravarthy on Sunday revealed that he still has “two fractures” in his left hand. Varun Chakravarthy, who played a crucial role in KKR’s first win of the IPL 2026 season on Sunday against LSG, said, “I think we all deserved this win, even though it’s just one...

India’s clean energy push: Govt mulls bids for 220 MWe Small Modular Reactor

Spread the love       Representational image India is set to take a major step in expanding its nuclear energy programme, with plans to invite bids for the establishment of a 220 MWe Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR-200), within the next three to six months. The project is considered as a major part of the country’s clean energy transition, officials told ET.Foreign...

Waiting for CBSE class 12 result? The last 5 years reveal patterns too clear to ignore

Spread the love       A five-year trend suggests CBSE Class 12 results have entered a phase of stability, not surprise. Image: AI generated CBSE result season produces the same national spectacle every year: nervous students pretending to be calm, parents pretending not to be nervous, schools polishing celebratory templates in advance, and the internet turning every whisper into a possible confirmation....

IPL: KKR snap losing streak as Rinku Singh holds nerve in RR last-over thriller

Spread the love       Rinku Singh leads KKR’s run chase against RR at Eden. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders finally ended their long wait for a victory in IPL 2026, edging past Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in a tense finish at Eden Gardens on Sunday. A composed unbeaten 53 from vice-captain Rinku Singh guided KKR over the...

Blue Origin achieves first landing of reused New Glenn rocket booster

Spread the love       ​Blue Origin on Sunday (April 19, 2026) said ‌its New Glenn rocket booster ​touched down after ⁠its launch, marking its first landing of a reused booster. New Glenn ‌carries AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7 satellite to ‌low-Earth orbit in a ‌flight ⁠that marks a pivotal step ⁠for the Jeff Bezos-led company. Spread the love      

No fuel shortage: Govt assures 100% domestic LPG, PNG, CNG supply amid energy crunch

Spread the love       Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions straining global oil supplies, the government has said that it is ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability across the country and is closely monitoring maritime safety in the Middle East.Reassuring citizens, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas said there has been no disruption in household LPG supply. “Domestic LPG cylinder deliveries remain normal against...

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