NEW DELHI: The special fast track court at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Courts on Monday directed the director of prosecution to appoint a public prosecutor to represent the State (CBI) in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. The direction came after no one appeared on behalf of the CBI during the hearing.The court subsequently adjourned…
Before the war, Russian oil was available at discounts of around $2 per barrel. Russian oil which remained the mainstay of India’s crude procurement strategy since the US-Iran conflict began has swung from being available at high premiums to discounts and back at premiums again as the Middle East conflict situation has evolved.The conflict in…
Shebin Benson says ‘Bhavana’ is ‘Like my elder sister’; reveals why ‘Anomie’ stood out: ‘The reasoning in the story felt fresh’ – Exclusive ‘Anomie,’ which recently completed its theatrical run, is now streaming on OTT. The film follows Zara Philip, played by Bhavana, a forensic expert whose life takes an unexpected turn after her psychologically…
China is among the world’s megadiverse countries, home to an extraordinary range of ecosystems. Given its unique and varied landscapes, China is home to the world’s most unique endemic species, many of which cannot be found anywhere else on Earth. For wildlife travellers, the country is paradise. Many of these species are endangered, rare and…
The Shani Test is not always straightforward, but it is always significant. In Vedic astrology, Shani, or Saturn, is the planet of karma, discipline, delay, hard work, patience, duty and long-term success. As Shani gets retrograde on July 27, feeble plans start to shake, and serious plans begin to strengthen. This week, your career goals…
Astronomers have directly detected four previously hidden white dwarfs orbiting nearby red dwarf stars, solving a long-standing observational challenge and improving our understanding of how close binary star systems evolve. The newly confirmed stellar remnants lie within 20 parsecs (around 65 light-years) of the Sun and had remained concealed because their faint light was overwhelmed…
As India marks the death anniversary of former President Dr Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, his contributions to expanding defence and space sectors remain central to his role in nation building. The scientist-statesman, born on October 15, 1931 in Tamil Nadu, Dr Abdul Kalam is remembered for running the country’s missile programme. His role remains…
A 29-foot-tall limestone statue of Jesus sits atop Mount Cristo Rey in Lourdes Castanon, Mexico. More than 40,000 pilgrims from around the world journey to the sacred site annually where Texas, New Mexico and the Mexican state of Chihuahua meet. The statue has crowned the summit of the peak since 1939, when it was carved…
(L-R) Vasudev Prasad Singh, Pat Cummins and Abhishek Moond at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane (Photo Courtesy: Cricket Australia) New Delhi: “Sir, yakeen nahi ho raha Cummins (Pat), Hazlewood (Josh) aur Starc (Mitchell) ke saath run-up mark kiye hain (I can’t believe I have marked my run-up alongside Hazlewood and Starc),” Ashok Kumar recalled…
The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has announced the Telangana Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TG PGECET) 2026 counselling seat allotment result today. Candidates who took part in the counselling process can now download their allotment order by logging in through the official website, pgecetadm.tgche.ac.in. Candidates who have been allotted a seat in…
Tom Holland’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is setting cash counters ringing days before its theatrical release this weekend. The superhero film that is reportedly set to create new records at the Indian box office has reportedly registered a good advance booking across India, thus setting itself up as one of the most anticipated Hollywood releases…
Mirabai Chanu has won a gold medal at Commonwealth games Gasglow 2026Photo: X/ @mirabai_chanu Mirabai Chanu has once again brought laurels to India after clinching a Gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.The Manipuri lifter won the women’s 48kg gold with a total lift of 190kg, setting a Commonwealth record of 85kg in the…
The Moon is still in Sagittarius, and there could be a bit of curiosity in the air. People might be a bit more open in expressing themselves than usual as well. Today’s lucky number and colour prediction is to help all the zodiac signs channel their excitement into practical work, better communication and better use…
A firefighter next to burning trees as a wildfire rages near Marcheprime, outside Bordeaux, France, Sunday, July 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Emma Da Silva) Wildfires across France and Spain forced nearly three lakh people to flee their homes, as firefighters struggled to control flames heading towards the French city of Bordeaux on Sunday.France 24 reported that…
A tiny puffin chick has achieved something conservationists on England’s south coast had not witnessed in three decades. After 15 weeks of careful monitoring by National Trust volunteers and seabird expert Dr Richard Caldow, the chick was photographed emerging from a rocky crevice at Dancing Ledge on Dorset’s Isle of Purbeck. The sighting marks the…
Gold for Esha Singh (in the middle) and Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker (on the right) claims bronze NEW DELHI: Esha Singh struck gold for India at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou on Monday, winning the women’s 25m pistol title in a commanding display, while two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker added a bronze to complete…
Zendaya and Tom Holland shared a heartwarming moment during a promotional interview, delighting fans with their affectionate chemistry.Image credit (Instagram) Zendaya and Tom Holland displayed their affection for one another during a recent interview promoting ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ sharing a tender moment after being complimented on their professional chemistry as co-stars. The couple, who…
Watering your plants might feel like the simplest task on your gardening to-do list, but the time of day you choose to do it quietly shapes how healthy your plants stay, how much water actually gets used, and how likely disease is to set in. According to gardening guidance from Iowa State University Extension and…
Ravi Yoga will be formed on July 27, 2026. Ravi Yoga is considered an auspicious yoga in Vedic astrology, as it is associated with the Sun’s strong, positive energy. The Sun means confidence, authority, success, courage, leadership, name, fame and direction in life. Ravi Yoga can help to get rid of stagnation and to stir…
23-Day Hunger Strike Brings JNU Scholar Neha Bora Into National Spotlight When thousands of students gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding changes in the examination system and greater accountability, many voices emerged from the protest. But one name soon began to dominate conversations both on the ground and across social media—Neha Bora.For nearly three weeks,…
