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The government has reopened the application window for the PLI scheme for white goods (ACs and LED Lights) for 30 days, according to an official statement released on Sunday. The window will remain open from September 15 to October 14. “The application window for the PLI (production-linked incentive) Scheme for White Goods is being reopened based on the appetite of the industry to invest more under the scheme,” the commerce and industry ministry said. No application will be accepted after the closure of the application window. Story continues below this ad In order to avoid any discrimination, it said, both…

In 1905, German physician and microbiologist Robert Koch was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine “for his investigations and discoveries in relation to tuberculosis.” At a time when TB claimed millions of lives, Koch’s identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis as the causative agent transformed medical science and confirmed that the disease was infectious, not hereditary. The discovery not only guided prevention and treatment but also shaped public health strategies worldwide.Early years and scientific beginningsRobert Koch was born on December 11, 1843, in Clausthal, a mining town in the Harz Mountains of Germany. A precocious child, he taught himself to…

Child Rights and You (CRY) organised its annual “walk” to empower girls – ‘EmpowHER’ in Bengaluru on Sunday, calling for greater opportunities for girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Held at Cubbon Park, the walkathon brought together more than 1,400 participants, including students, professionals, volunteers, and social workers. Children and social workers led the march with placards and slogans, while cultural performances highlighted the theme “Girls in STEM”.Puja Marwaha, CEO, CRY, said families often discourage girls from pursuing science and maths, pushing them into “safer” careers. “We must shed these stereotypes so that girls can stand equal to boys,”…

A reaction that could sum up the fight between Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford and Canelo Alvarez was of Alvarez reacting in amazement after getting hit by a nasty shot. The American brought out his A game in a bout that was expected to be a boxing master class given the involvement of two best pound-for-pound boxers. Crawford defeated Alvarez unanimously to become the undisputed super middleweight champion in a thrilling contest at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday as the judges scored the fight 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113 in the favour of the American. Story continues below this ad Thenl…

There are new iPhones in town! Apple released four new iPhones at its Awe Dropping event.They are better, faster, crazy sleek (including one that’s as slim as…air!) and well, even more expensive than before. There is now only one iPhone that is priced below Rs 1,00,000, the base iPhone 17 model. As always, with iPhone purchases come accessory purchases too – one needs to get not just the regular display protectors and cases, but thanks to the obsession with saving Mother Nature, chargers and earphones too. Yes, Apple offers them as well, but in best Cupertino tradition, they tend to…

Political commentator Jennifer Nadel discusses how far-right leader Nigel Farage blames migrants for the UK’s economic crisis following a major anti-immigration demonstration.Published On 14 Sep 202514 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share

It will be everything to play for in the third and final T20I when England and South Africa take the field at Trent Bridge on Sunday. The three-match series stands at level terms, and it would be interesting to see which team comes out on top. The second T20I at Old Trafford saw records tumble left, right and centre as hosts England piled on 304/2 in the allotted twenty overs, marking the first occasion of a Test-playing nation crossing the 300-run mark in a T20I. England will take on South Africa in the third T20I on Sunday. (AFP) Phil Salt…

Former India captain and BCCI President, Sourav Ganguly, minced no words as he tore into Pakistan coach Mike Hesson for calling Mohammad Nawaz the best spinner in the world. Ahead of the marquee Asia Cup Group A match between the arch-rivals, Hesson played some mind games as he termed Nawaz better than India’s Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy. However, Dada does not buy what the Pakistan coach had to say, as he said, let the spinner prove that his coach hasn’t “lost his mind.” Sourav Ganguly doesn’t believe Mohammad Nawaz is the best spinner in Asia. (PTI/AFP ) Nawaz has…

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media before departing for Israel at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Nathan Howard/POOL REUTERS/ AP hide caption toggle caption Nathan Howard/POOL REUTERS/ AP JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel on Sunday, as Israel intensified its attacks against northern Gaza, flattening another high-rise building and killing at least 12 Palestinians. Rubio said ahead of the trip that he will be seeking answers from Israeli officials about how they see the way forward in Gaza following Israel’s attack on Hamas operatives in Qatar…

Genshin Impact, Marvel Rivals and Black Myth: Wukong put China’s vibrant gaming industry on the map, with games such as Phantom Blade Zero and the recently revealed Black Myth: Zhong Kui holding a lot of promise. Lost Soul Aside was one of those eagerly anticipated games, and now that it is here, it does a lot of things right. However, it does feel the packaging of the game should not have been a Final Fantasy-style RPG; instead, it could have made a competent action game in the vein of Devil May Cry. If you have ever wondered what Venom, the symbiote…