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India's coal demand to go up by 3% p.a. in 4 years

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- Global demand for coal is expected to plateau gradually and decline around 2030 as other power sources, especially renewable energy, natural gas and nuclear take over. The larges... Read More


Akshay, Vidya reunite for Anees Bazmee's next

India, Dec. 19 -- Actor Akshay Kumar's search for one of the leading ladies for his next film has come to an end. HT has exclusively learnt that actor Vidya Balan has been roped in for the Anees Bazme... Read More


From growing a beard to going AWOL online, how Gaurav prepped for Dhurandhar

India, Dec. 19 -- He is known for his comic timing and viral characters like Chutki and Shopkeeper, but actor Gaurav Gera surprised the audience with his intense turn in Aditya Dhar's directorial Dhur... Read More


Hero can be any age, heroine has to be 18-25

India, Dec. 19 -- The Hindi film industry has long faced criticism for gender bias, particularly when it comes to age and working norms. While Ranveer Singh-starrer recent release Dhurandhar is perfor... Read More


Oscars pivot to YouTube streaming starting 2029

India, Dec. 19 -- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that the Oscars will be moving to YouTube live streaming. Taking to social media on Wednesday, the organization shared t... Read More


Diamonds in the rough: How IPL is changing fabric of our cricket

Mumbai, Dec. 19 -- The IPL talent scout WhatsApp groups are constantly buzzing in the lead up to the player auctions. Some of these groups have just the scouts and coaching staff, others have even the... Read More


Panchayat polls: Voters to get unique IDs to check duplication

LUCKNOW, Dec. 19 -- As the three-tier panchayat draft electoral roll was finalised on Thursday, the State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh (SEC UP), announced that all voters will get unique IDs to ... Read More


UP Board proposes 8,033 HS, Inter exam centres

PRAYAGRAJThe, Dec. 19 -- Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) has proposed 8,033 examination centres for the 2026 High School and Intermediate exams, officials said late Wednesday night... Read More


HC: Live-in couples entitled to protection of life and liberty

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 19 -- The Allahabad high court has directed police to provide protection to 12 live-in couples who said they were facing threats from their families and had received inadequate securit... Read More


Suppl budget, Vande Mataram debate top UP assembly agenda

Lucknow, Dec. 19 -- : Even as the winter session of the state legislature is set to begin here on Friday, a special discussion to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram and the state government's... Read More