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Currently, four VVER 1,000-MWe reactors are being built at the KKNPP site. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Boosting state’s power distribution and opening the nuclear power sector was announced by Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her eighth Budget speech on Saturday (February 1, 2025). She announced incentivisation of distribution reforms to help the financial state of distribution companies. Amendments to nuclear-related Acts will also taken up by the Centre soon, she said. “Incentivise electricity distribution reforms and augment intra-state capacity. This will help financial state of distribution companies. An addition of 0.05% of GSDP will be allowed to states contingent…
Ride-hailing platform Uber has moved to a zero-commission model for its autorickshaw drivers in India and will instead charge them a subscription fee, mirroring a strategy followed by local rivals as competition intensifies.Uber said it will now only connect users with nearby drivers and will suggest a fare but the final amount would be decided by the driver and the rider, the company said in a blog post.A company spokesperson said the company made the shift as it did not want “to be at a competitive disadvantage”.News publication Inc42 was the first to report the development earlier on Tuesday.High commissions…
Aegis Logistics staged a strong comeback on February 19, with its stock price surging nearly 19% from the previous close after four consecutive sessions of decline. The stock hit an intraday high of ₹789.85, significantly outperforming its sector amidst broader market volatility.CompanyValueChange%ChangeThe stock had previously touched a 52-week high of ₹1,037 on January 8, 2025, after a strong rally of 21% in just five days. However, it has since faced selling pressure, retracing from those levels.Despite today’s rebound, Aegis Logistics continues to trade below its key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day levels, indicating potential long-term…
Rakesh Roshan who’s been producing movies for so many years now has recently opened up on how times have changed. The producer, also known for directing movies like ‘Karan Arjun’, ‘Koi…Mil Gaya’ and ‘Krrish’ among others, has now reflected on how things are different today and the costs have also increased due to certain demands.He opened up on a chat with Pinkvilla and said, “Our studios didn’t keep the makeup rooms to the level we used to have then. Back then make-up rooms used to be very good. But then we started making vanity vans for the main actors. Now,…
Union Budget 2025: What’s in it for the energy sector? | Video Credit: The Hindu A look at what the Union Budget 2025 had in store for renewable energy, solar power and nuclear energy.Video: Sabika SyedEditing: Tayyab Hussain Published – February 01, 2025 08:41 pm IST Source link
Google TV Streamer (4K) could soon benefit from a new accessory which may improve its operation in low-light scenarios, as per a report. The streaming device, which launched in August last year, is the latest flagship addition to the Mountain View-based technology company’s lineup of smart home entertainment solutions. While it features a redesigned set-top box-like form factor and 4K streaming capability, Google is reported to be enhancing its functionality further by developing a new remote that adds backlit controls.Backlit Controls for Google TV Streamer (4K)As per an AFTVNews report, Google’s latest update for the TV Streamer (4K) contains code…
Pakistan opener Mohammed Rizwan won the toss and opted to bowl first in their ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday.Pakistan (Playing XI): Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar AhmedNew Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke Also Read: Champions Trophy: Mohammed Rizwan lists key factors to win New Zealand fixturePakistan captain Rizwan said that…
Bollywood’s 1990s romance genre is making a comeback, blending nostalgia with modern elements. New films like “Naandaniya” and “Nadaaniyan” signal this resurgence. Directors like Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra are revisiting romantic narratives. This revival caters to changing audience preferences, exploring contemporary themes while honoring classic storytelling. Upcoming projects promise diverse, relatable romantic stories. In the vibrant tapestry of Hindi cinema, the genre of romance has long held a cherished place, weaving tales that resonate with audiences across generations. The 1990s, often hailed as the golden era of Bollywood romance, introduced us to timeless classics like “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,”…
Unlike land mammals, dolphins and other marine mammals have limited olfactory capabilities — their sense of smell is largely nonfunctional in aquatic environments. Researchers have therefore speculated that dolphins have other ways of sensing their surroundings and detecting food. A recent study has discovered that juvenile bottlenose dolphins have specialised receptors for detecting the fatty acids in their mother’s milk. The researchers found special structures in the tongue of young Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins that may help it detect fat. And at the back of the tongue, a row of taste receptors that are specifically tuned to pick up fatty acids were…
Fiverr, the online marketplace for freelancers, launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform on Tuesday. Dubbed Fiverr Go, the new platform was introduced as a space where gig workers can create an AI model in their own resemblance and trained on their data, and earn from the generated outputs. The company claimed that the platform is aimed at leveraging AI to empower freelancers, instead of replacing them. Alongside AI model creation, gig workers will also be able to use the platform’s Personal AI Assistant which can chat with potential clients.Fiverr Go AI Platform LaunchedThe company announced the new AI platform…