The universe has delivered the loudest gravitational wave ever recorded, and it appears to have given Einstein’s theory of general relativity one of its toughest tests so far. According to the study published in the APS Journal, the signal, known as GW250114, travelled roughly 1.3 billion light-years before reaching Earth. It was produced by the…
Saudi Arabia forecasts warmer Ramadan 2026 with light rainfall expected in Makkah and Madinah/Image: SPA Pilgrims heading to the Two Holy Mosques during Ramadan should prepare for warmer days and limited rainfall. Saudi Arabia’s National Centre for Meteorology has released its preliminary climate outlook for Ramadan 1447H, forecasting above-average temperatures and below-normal rainfall in Makkah…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain petitions seeking the registration of an FIR and the constitution of an SIT probe against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over his ‘target-shooting’ video, and asked the petitioners to approach the Gauhati high court. The apex court questioned why the petitioners had not moved the…
Ishan Kishan plays a shot during the T20 World Cup match against Pakistan in Colombo. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson delivered a blunt and telling verdict after his side’s crushing 61-run defeat to India in the T20 World Cup in Colombo, admitting that one fearless innings had effectively decided the contest…
India’s Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) NEW DELHI: Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri has backed Indian opener Abhishek Sharma to bounce back from his poor run of form in the T20 World Cup, saying the young batter just needs to be patient. Abhishek suffered another setback in India’s big match against Pakistan in Colombo, getting…
Rajesh Nambiar Nasscom president Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar has strongly dismissed fears that AI tools will eliminate technology services jobs, despite market concerns wiping out $50 billion from Indian IT companies’ market value since 2025. He emphasizes that large enterprises’ complex technology needs and regulatory requirements make IT services essential, even as AI adoption grows.“Concerns…
BSEBBihar Class 10 board exams: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will begin the Class 10 board examinations from tomorrow, February 17, 2026. The exams will continue till February 25, 2026, and will be conducted in two shifts across the state.This year, around 15.12 lakh students will appear for the examination at 1,699 centres. Out…
Thomas Cruise Mapother IV, or as we all know him today, Tom Cruise, has overcome early struggles to become a Hollywood legend. Born on July 3, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, to Thomas Cruise Mapother III and Mary Lee Pfeiffer, Tom Cruise has developed the strength of resilience through frequent relocation and his own personal…
Hermes, a luxury brand, guards its image fiercely. A past visit by Jeffrey Epstein to an Hermes workshop highlighted the brand’s strict control over its associations. The company prioritizes discretion and reputation over potential business. This careful curation of its social circle preserves its exclusive mythology in a world increasingly obsessed with access and visibility….
It is that time of year when the town is painted in red and celebrations are in the corner as Lunar New Year is on the cards. This year Chinese New Year will be falling on 17th Feb 2026 and will continue till 3rd March 2026. Interestingly, the relevance of the New Year is not…
Nissan India is all set to finally unveil the new Nissan Gravite MPV in the Indian market tomorrow, i.e., February 17, 2026. Built on the CMF-A+ architecture shared with the Renault Triber, the Nissan Gravite marks the brand’s entry into India’s compact MPV segment. Pre-bookings are expected to open tomorrow, with the price announcement likely…
Astronomers have long wondered why planets orbiting two stars like the iconic Tatooine in Star Wars are so rare. You would expect them to be everywhere, really. Most stars form with planets, and a large fraction are born in pairs. Yet double-sun worlds are elusive. New research by University of Berkeley, suggests that the laws…
India AI Impact Summit 2026 is all set to begin today (February 16). The event will kick start at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the summit. The event is scheduled to start at 10.00 am. The event marks the first time the summit is being hosted in a Global…
UAE Partners with Starlink to Expand Global Digital Education Access The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a strategic global partnership with Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by SpaceX, aimed at transforming digital education access worldwide, especially for students in remote and underserved communities with limited or no reliable connectivity. The initiative, launched alongside…
NEW DELHI: Gujarat, Maharashtra and UP have emerged as frontrunners in rooftop solar installations, even as over 23 lakh rooftop solar systems (RTS) were installed across the country in the last two years under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.Launched on Feb 13, 2024, with a financial outlay of Rs 75,021 crore, the scheme…
Team Pakistan (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s heavy 61-run loss to India has put their T20 World Cup campaign in danger, and they could be knocked out depending on the upcoming results in Group A. India have already qualified for the Super Eights with three wins from three matches, while Pakistan sit third with…
Indian fans during the match between India and Pakistan in Colombo. (PTI Photo) No handshakes at the toss between captains, but for India-Pakistan greats, fans at Premadasa, it was just cricket.COLOMBO: The Indo-Pak relations on the field, in front of cameras, stayed where it had to stay. No handshakes.In Colombo on Sunday, there wasn’t the…
“Gold prices have fallen in February 2026, with prices correcting from highs of Rs 1,80,000 per 10 grams to around Rs 1,53,800 per 10 grams as on February 13,” Prathamesh Mallya, DVP – Research, Non-Agri Commodities and Currencies at Angel One, said. He noted that better-than-anticipated employment data from the United States has tempered expectations…
CMAT 2026 result: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026 result soon. More than 50,000 candidates who appeared for the MBA and PGDM entrance exam will be able to check and download their scorecards from the official website, cmat.nta.nic.in.To access the CMAT 2026 result, candidates will…
Excitement surrounds the ‘Don 3’ saga as whispers of change fill the air. With Ranveer Singh reportedly parting ways due to a financial row, speculation mounts over filmmaker Farhan Akhtar potentially donning the legendary Don persona himself. Meanwhile, rumors swirl about Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback and directorial aspirations, though insiders have dismissed these claims. ‘Don…
