DARK SECRETS: 3 - The Real Truth

Mushtaq Khan death reason: What happened to the veteran actor behind the iconic ‘Meri ek taang nakli hai’ dialogue?

Mushtaq Khan cause of death: Veteran actor and comedian Mushtaq Khan, known for films such as Welcome, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and Jodi No. 1, has reportedly died on September 24, 2026 after battling liver cancer. The actor was admitted to a Mumbai hospital after his condition became critical.…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Delhi winter pollution could be worse this year: 47 farm fires already recorded, Super El Nino, late Diwali and delayed harvesting likely to complicate things

Delhi’s winter air pollution could face added pressure this year as stubble-burning season begins, with 47 farm fires already recorded across five states. Experts have warned that El Niño-related weather conditions, fewer western disturbances and slower winds could make it harder for pollutants to disperse.

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Yamuna Expressway Bus Fire: Driver, conductor arrested after 9 dead in blaze; FIR says passengers smelled burning

Greater Noida Bus Fire: A sleeper bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway near Jewar, resulting in nine passenger deaths. Passengers reportedly warned the driver about a burning smell before flames erupted. Rescue teams evacuated many passengers, but nine died from suffocation and injuries shortly after. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

CM Yogi Adityanath launches Bharat Taxi, farmer loan scheme in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched Bharat Taxi service and the Mukhyamatri Krishak Samriddhi Yojna. Bharat Taxi, operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL) service, would be India's first ride-hailing platform operated by a cooperative. The Mukhyamatri Krishak Samriddhi Yojna would lower long-term agricultural loans through the…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

UP Assembly polls: BSP Chief Mayawati to chair all-India meet on electoral roadmaps, candidate selection

Mayawati will chair a significant all-India meeting in Lucknow to discuss the party's electoral strategies. This meeting is set to focus on preparations for upcoming Assembly elections in several states. Ram Gopal Yadav of the Samajwadi Party has expressed his interest in contesting the Rajya Sabha elections. Mayawati previously questioned…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

India's Freshwater Turtles Are Natural River Cleanup Crew, and They're Disappearing Fast

The biology behind the cleanupIndia has 29 species of freshwater turtles, and several of them are obligate scavengers, meaning their digestive systems are specifically adapted to break down decomposing flesh and organic matter that other animals avoid. The Indian softshell turtle (Nilssonia gangetica) and the Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata)…

Times Life · Sep 23

What Idol Immersion Puts Into a River: Plaster, Lead Paint, and the Fish Downstream

The chemistry of a submerged idolPlaster of Paris is calcium sulphate hemihydrate. When it enters water, it does not dissolve the way salt does. It absorbs water, hardens briefly, then breaks into fine particulate matter that suspends in the water column and settles into the riverbed. A study published in…

Times Life · Sep 23

Rajya Sabha polls for 12 seats announced; BJP likely to retain 8 in Uttar Pradesh, SP eyes gain, BSP faces exit

The Election Commission has scheduled Rajya Sabha elections for twelve seats on October 16th. A heated rivalry is anticipated in Uttar Pradesh for ten seats, with the BJP expected to secure eight. Meanwhile, in West Bengal, the BJP aims to capture the lone contested seat. In Uttarakhand, the ruling BJP…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Legislative Council polls to 28 seats in four states on October 23: Election Commission

The Election Commission announced Legislative Council elections for 28 graduates' and teachers' constituencies across Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh on October 23. Under Article 171 of the Constitution, these special electoral colleges elect members (MLCs) to state Vidhan Parishads. The upcoming vacancies—occurring in November and December—comprise 11 seats in…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

'BJP will once again form govt in UP with massive majority in 2027': Nitin Nabin

BJP National President Nitin Nabin expressed confidence during a two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh that the party will return to power with a "massive majority" in the 2027 State Assembly elections. Highlighting UP’s transformation under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from a state once associated with mafia activities to a hub…

The Economic Times · Sep 22