US markets traded mixed on Thursday as strong corporate earnings helped Wall Street stay near record highs despite sharp swings in crude oil prices linked to the Iran war, AP reported.The S&P 500 rose 0.1 per cent and remained just below the all-time high touched earlier this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 413…
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Commission (RSSC) has released the merit list for the Rajasthan Pashu Parichar recruitment 2026. The list, published on April 30, 2026. Applications were first invited between January 19 and February 17, 2026. The written examination followed much later, conducted from December 1 to 3, 2024. Months passed before the official answer…
Amrita Rao celebrated 22 years of ‘Main Hoon Na’, praising Farah Khan as “way ahead of her time” and calling her ‘Jhansi Ki Rani’. She recalled the film’s music, characters, and lasting appeal, saying such films aren’t made anymore. The 2004 hit starred Shah Rukh Khan and featured a popular ensemble cast. As ‘Main Hoon…
Stephen Hawking was one of the most remarkable scientists of modern times. He made groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of the universe, especially in the areas of black holes and cosmology. What makes his story even more inspiring is that he achieved all this while living with a serious illness that gradually limited his physical…
May opens with a small knot in the thread. The first week brings unwanted obstructions, and you’ll feel it in simple places, a delayed reply, a file that goes missing, a plan that needs one more signature. This is exactly the prediction of the month: work won’t move in a straight line at the start,…
Virat Kohli (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli lit up the Narendra Modi Stadium with a breathtaking burst of strokeplay, smashing five consecutive fours off Kagiso Rabada to script a special milestone in IPL 2026 on Thursday.Turning the clock back to his most destructive best, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru talisman came out all guns…
China is accelerating the use of robotics in one of its most critical systems: the national power grid. The state-owned State Grid Corporation of China has outlined plans to invest about $1 billion (roughly 6.8 billion yuan) to procure around 8,500 robots, with deployment expected to scale through 2026. These machines will assist with inspection…
The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela in seven years was scheduled to land in Caracas on Thursday, marking a major step in the restoration of travel links between the two countries after years of disruption, AP reported.The resumption of nonstop service comes months after the US capture of then President…
The Andhra Pradesh Open School Society (APOSS) has formally released the SSC and Intermediate examination results for the March–April 2026 session. The results were declared at 11 AM on April 30, 2026. As per the notice, candidates who took part in the APOSS SSC Public Examinations and Intermediate Public Examinations can check the result online…
Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia has shared updates on his long-planned biopic about legendary filmmaker K. Asif, the director of ‘Mughal-E-Azam.’ The project, which has been in development for years, was initially conceptualized with late actor Irrfan Khan.Tigmanshu Dhulia said he remains fully committed to completing the film. He emphasized that the story will focus on K….
Scorpions’ stingers are remarkably engineered with metals like zinc, manganese, and iron strategically placed for optimal function. Zinc at the tip aids piercing, while manganese provides structural support. This metal enrichment, an evolutionary adaptation, enhances the durability and effectiveness of their hunting weapons without unnecessary reinforcement. Nature has equipped its creatures with specialised mechanisms to…
Abhijeet Bhattacharya, long regarded as one of the signature playback voices for Shah Rukh Khan in the ’90s and early 2000s, has once again spoken about the fallout between them. In a recent podcast, the singer revisited the reasons behind their strained relationship, describing it as a mix of emotional hurt and unresolved issues. He…
NEW DELHI: A boating accident took place in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district after a cruise capsized in Bargi Dam, leaving four people dead, officials told news agency ANI on Thursday.According to Jabalpur collector Raghvendra Singh, at least 15 people have been rescued so far, while search and rescue operations are under way to locate 12…
For millions of salaried employees and the organisations that employ them, the proposed increase represents a shift towards social security. (AI image) India’s social security framework is at an important inflection point. After the labour codes, the government is reportedly considering another major reform: raising the wage ceiling for mandatory Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) coverage…
UGC NET June 2026 registration begins as NTA opens application portal, check key dates UGC NET June 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the online application portal for UGC NET June 2026 examination. The registration process commenced on April 29, 2026, as per the public notice issued by the agency.UGC NET is conducted…
Years after her memorable portrayal of Anu in the acclaimed film ‘Drishyam’, Esther Anil has embarked on a new chapter in Mumbai, yet she finds herself continually greeted as ‘Drishyam papa’ by fans. This enduring connection to her childhood role, which she played at just 12 years old, has made her college experience uniquely nostalgic….
Hospitals are often seen as a place where worry outweighs words, but now, a viral moment making rounds on social media is giving room for hope. The heartwarming moment broke through the heaviness and reminds us that love remains constant even in uncertain times.In a clip melting hearts on the internet, a little boy makes…
Your prediction for May is clear. Week one lifts your personality, immunity, and confidence. Week two pulls you towards home, mother, roots, and money blessings, with a side of tension and sudden expenses. Week three brings hopes in marriage and partnership, then a sharp dip in health, patience, and morale, followed by recovery through elders’…
KPMG is laying off hundreds of employees in the US Advisory division. The latest round of layoffs comes as part of a restructuring effort tied to shifting demand across consulting services. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the company has cut about 4% of its advisory workforce in the United States, affecting…
RCB captain Rajat Patidar and GT skipper Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to bowl first against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a crucial IPL 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.Gujarat Titans once again left out pacer Prasidh Krishna despite his…
