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CINTAA president Poonam Dhillon defended Ranveer Singh amid the 'Don 3' dispute, praising his professionalism and offering compensation after his exit. Dhillon emphasized actors' right to creative input, stating their intelligence and projection warrant a say in scripts for a project's betterment. The Producers Guild is now mediating the issue. Read on to know more in detail.

NTPC is setting up flexible coal-fired thermal power units to balance intermittent renewable energy generation and ensure grid stability. These sub-critical units, designed for two-shift operation and lower minimum loads, will provide crucial balancing support as renewable energy's share grows, reinforcing India's energy transition.

Pune Municipal Corporation's proposed Balbharati–Paud Phata elevated road faces strong opposition over environmental concerns, despite claims of reducing travel time. Independent tests by TOI reporters found existing routes take under 10 minutes, questioning the necessity of the project. Residents and environmentalists are demanding a fresh environmental assessment, citing irreversible damage to Vetal Tekdi's ecosystem.

In 1965, Barnett Rosenberg accidentally discovered cisplatin while studying E.coli bacteria. He observed that platinum electrodes prevented bacterial division, leading to the realization that this substance could inhibit cancer cell growth. After extensive testing on lab rats and a decade of rigorous clinical trials, cisplatin was approved for patient treatment in 1978, becoming a vital weapon against various cancers.

The second biggest city in Maharashtra has traffic snarls that are among the worst in the country. City authorities believe a series of tunnels is the solution

In a significant crackdown, Rajasthan's Anti-Narcotics Task Force has shut down two secret MD drug production sites in Barmer and Jodhpur, taking six suspects into custody. Authorities confiscated large amounts of chemicals, production tools, and a vehicle.

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. plans to install three lakh rooftop solar systems in Uttar Pradesh over three years, targeting 1,000 MWp capacity. Leveraging government incentives and innovative financing, including a zero down payment scheme, the company aims to boost solar adoption across urban and rural areas. This initiative seeks to make Uttar Pradesh India's leading rooftop solar market.

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi highlights lessons from Operation Sindoor, emphasizing integrated, technology-enabled warfare and the central role of drones. He stresses preparedness for multi-front conflicts and Pakistan's need to deter terror attacks, while also detailing the stable but sensitive situation along the LAC with China.

The death toll from a chemical tank rupture at a Washington paper mill has risen to 11 after all nine missing workers were recovered. The incident occurred Tuesday at Nippon Dynawave Packaging when a tank containing "white liquor" ruptured, leading to a mass casualty response. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.

A US startup, Foundation Future Industries, is developing humanoid robots for dangerous factory work and military combat, shunning domestic chores. Early models have been tested in Ukraine for supply delivery in war zones. The company aims for US military deployment within 18 months, despite political scrutiny over a key advisor's family ties.

Apartment residents in Karnataka anticipate a new apartments Act with DK Shivakumar's potential chief ministership. The proposed Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2025, aims to resolve long-standing issues. Homebuyers have faced confusion due to two existing laws. This legislation, a Congress manifesto promise, could finally bring clarity and streamline management for thousands of apartment owners across the state.

And not just fakes, the RBI destroyed 1.7 lakh currency notes that were damaged or soiled beyond use in 2025. Plastic notes – that last longer and are much more difficult to create fakes of – may be the solution

In an increasingly investment-cautious world, why reforms aren't enough and it is the Indian state that has to absorb risk