The year 2025 has brought us a rare cosmic visitor. 3I/ATLAS is only the third confirmed interstellar object ever detected — after ʻOumuamua in 2017 and Comet Borisov in 2019. Discovered on July 1, 2025, by the ATLAS survey telescope, this object is on a hyperbolic orbit, meaning it came in from outside our Sun’s…
IPOs such as LG’s, which is the third-largest this year in the Indian markets, have positioned India as one of the world’s most active IPO destinations. (AI image) India’s IPO (Initial Public Offerings) market is booming, even though the secondary market has seen timid returns this year. Sample this: In a time span of just…
File photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Picture credit: AP) Russia has deployed about 170,000 troops in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region as it intensifies efforts to seize the strategic city of Pokrovsk, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed on Friday. Speaking at a press briefing in Kyiv, Zelenskyy described the situation as “difficult” but rejected Moscow’s claims that…
HYDERABAD: A single dose of Covid-19 vaccine is sufficient for an infected person as there was a greater antibody response when compared with those who have had no prior infection, according to a study released by AIG Hospitals on Monday.The city-based AIG Hospitals recently published a study conducted on 260 healthcare workers, who got vaccinated…
Rishabh Pant looked back on his challenging comeback and the huge role the BCCI’s CoE played in making it possible (Images via Getty Images, X/Screengrabs) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant marked his return to competitive cricket as captain of the India A side in the first four-day match against South Africa A, which began on Thursday…
After Zimbabwe opted to bat first at the Harare Sports Club, the hosts were bowled out for 125. (Image credit: Zimbabwe Cricket) NEW DELHI: Spinner Rashid Khan and opener Ibrahim Zadran starred as Afghanistan sealed a seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe on Friday, clinching the three-match T20I series 2-0 with one game still to play.After Zimbabwe…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced the launch of the next round of three key surveys — including one on inflation expectations — aimed at providing critical inputs for formulating monetary policy.The November 2025 round of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH) will capture households’ subjective assessments of price movements and…
USCIS ends cheque, money order payments In a major procedural shift, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has discontinued payments by cheque and money order for all immigration filings. Beginning this week, applicants must authorise payments through electronic debit using Form G-1650, which allows the agency to withdraw funds directly from a US bank…
Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has finally announced the release date for his much-awaited directorial, ‘Love & War’. The film starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, has locked in its theatrical release for 2026, coinciding with one of India’s most sought-after national holiday weekends – Independence day. ‘Love and War‘ gets its release date…
Modern lifestyles often involve long hours of sitting at desks, in cars, or in front of screens, leaving little room for regular movement. However, a lack of physical activity can silently harm the body in multiple ways. When we move less, our metabolism slows, calories go unused, and fat begins to accumulate, leading to gradual…
Tulsi Vivah, celebrated on the Dwadarshi tithi (the day after Dev Uthani Ekadashi) in the Hindu month of Kartik (November 2, 2025), marks the ceremonial wedding of Goddess Tulsi (Holy Basil) with Lord Shaligram (a form of Lord Vishnu). This day signifies the end of the four-month period of Chaturmas and the beginning of all…
Source: CCOR-1 instrument Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has captivated astronomers as it makes a rare and dramatic passage around the Sun. Although currently hidden from Earth’s view, NASAand international spacecraft have continued to track its journey, revealing that the comet brightened rapidly as it neared perihelion, its closest approach to the Sun, on 30 October 2025….
Himanta Biswa Sarma (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday once again launched a sharp attack on his former party colleague and fellow Assamese leader Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that the Congress MP is “100 per cent a Pakistani agent.”Speaking to reporters, Sarma said, “Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi…
Oman Police arrested five Asian nationals linked to international drug smuggling, domestic distribution, and re-export/Image: X ROP video screenshot In a decisive operation, Oman’s Royal Police have dismantled a cell of an international drug gang, reflecting the Sultanate’s rigorous approach to combating narcotics trafficking and safeguarding public order. The arrests mark a significant stride in…
CHENNAI: The AIADMK on Monday warned of disciplinary action against those in the party if they interacted with ousted party leader V K Sasikala, even as it expelled 17 members including party spokesman V Pugazhendhi.Most of those expelled were said to have spoken to ousted former interim general secretary V K Sasikala.The AIADMK legislators’ meeting,…
D Gukesh vs Divya Deshmukh at FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 is taking place in Goa, India, from October 31 to November 27. World champion D Gukesh enters as the top seed, leading a strong 24-member Indian contingent.Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa are seeded second and third, respectively. The tournament…
Abhishek Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India will breathe a little easier heading into the third T20I in Hobart, as Australia’s pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood will skip the remainder of the series. The right-arm quick, who played a key role in Australia’s four-wicket win in Melbourne, will now turn his attention to domestic cricket to…
Businesses that have not filed their pending GST returns for three years or more will no longer be able to do so beginning the November tax period, according to an advisory from the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN).The GSTN, which manages the technology backbone of the indirect tax system, said that monthly, quarterly, and…
The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) is expected to release the WBPDCL Admit Card 2025 soon on its official website, wbpdcl.co.in. Candidates who have applied for various positions including Assistant Manager, Operator Technician, and other technical posts are eagerly awaiting the hall ticket release. The written examination is going to be held from…
In a shocking turn of events, Marathi actress Ruchita Jadhav dodged a potential hostage crisis, having been approached by the suspect, Rohit Arya, for an acting role inspired by a real-life incident. Arya had arranged to meet her at the Powai studio, the scene of the unsettling episode, but Jadhav prioritized a family obligation, ultimately…
