Astronomers don’t treat every “close approach” headline the same way the public does. On June 9, two near-Earth objects, 2026 LD and 2026 KM3, are being tracked as they pass Earth at distances measured in millions of kilometres. On paper, they’re described as “aeroplane-sized,” a comparison that tends to amplify concern. But in orbital mechanics…
NEW DELHI: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Baramulla, has held the postal authorities liable for failing to deliver a parcel containing three Pashmina shawls worth Rs 60,000 and ruled that the loss amounted to deficiency in service.The commission has directed the postal authorities to pay a total compensation of Rs 1,20,000 to the complainant.What…
This financial year, India’s economic numbers might lose some points to the ongoing Middle East chaos. The conflict has dented consumer spending, as households are feeling the pinch of rising costs.Global analytics firm Fitch Ratings on Tuesday cut its FY27 GDP forecast for the country to 6.4% from 6.7% projected earlier. The ratings agency said…
How a fake cardiologist N John Camm, also known as Dr. Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav allegedly fooled hospitals and patients for nearly 20 years In a country where doctors are often treated with near-reverence, one man’s story reads less like a medical case file and more like the script of a thriller. Except this wasn’t fiction.For…
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Anurag Kashyap’s dark, gritty legal drama ‘Bandar’, featuring a powerhouse lead performance by Bobby Deol, continues its uphill battle at the domestic box office as it enters its first Tuesday. The adult-rated film carried immense critical momentum from its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) but has struggled to convert that acclaim…
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Monday said he did not ask Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from retaliating against Iran, but urged him to end hostilities as quickly as possible, while expressing confidence that a nuclear agreement with Tehran could be reached within days.Speaking to reporters amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to…
Thousands of Missed Driving Tests Prompt Major Rule Changes for Learners / Image: @DVSE Britain’s driving test system is undergoing its biggest overhaul in years as authorities attempt to tackle widespread no-shows, booking abuse and record waiting times that have left hundreds of thousands of learner drivers struggling to secure appointments.The latest changes, introduced by…
3rd ODI between West Indies and Sri Lanka has been abandoned (Photo by @wiplayers on X) Sri Lanka secured the ODI series against West Indies after the third and final match was abandoned because of rain, just like the second game. Persistent wet conditions meant officials called off the match without a ball being bowled,…
AI-driven CNAPP security research wins Best Paper Award at ICDCA 2026 BENGALURU: The International Conference on Data Science for Cyber-Physical Systems Resilience using Advanced Applications (ICDCA 2026), hosted at K S School of Engineering and Management, Bengaluru, has announced its Best Paper Awards, recognizing outstanding research contributions that advance the security, resilience, and intelligence of…
Ever since ‘Lag Jaa Gale’ was announced, the film has remained one of the most talked-about projects in Dharma Productions’ slate. Bringing together Tiger Shroff, Janhvi Kapoor, and Lakshya for the first time, the action-packed entertainer has generated considerable curiosity among fans. Now, a fresh update regarding the film’s release timeline has surfaced online, giving…
“Don’t worry,” “It’s alright,” “Everything is fine.” Many parents say this when they feel their child looks worried. But do these phrases actually help? The answer is rarely. While there’s nothing wrong with the immediate response and naturally every parent wants to protect their child from stress, however, there are better ways that can teach…
Korean automaker Hyundai has teased the fourth-generation Hyundai i20, revealing design details of the hatchback’s exterior design ahead of its global debut. The latest preview confirms a new connected lighting setup at both the front and rear, marking a major styling shift for the model.At the front, the new i20 features a full-width LED light…
India’s options for acquiring a sixth-generation fighter aircraft may have taken a step back. One of the two European programmes that New Delhi has been closely watching for future requirements now faces uncertainty.The two leading European sixth-generation fighter projects are the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and the UK-Japan-Italy Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)….
The ferry glides from one bank of northern Italy’s Adda River to the other, guided by a cable and pulled by currents, offering harried commuters five minutes of serenity and an alternate route now that a bridge closure has backed up traffic.Called “Leonardo’s Ferry,” the mechanism of the so-called reaction ferry was designed five centuries…
Ex-TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray (File photo) NEW DELHI: Days after exiting the Trinamool Congress, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray on Monday made explosive claims about the Mamata Banerjee-led party and her previous government in West Bengal. The former TMC leader likened his former party to a “party of thieves, rapists” and made the startling claim that…
DASA UG, CSAB special round counselling 2026 The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Apex Board has released the counselling schedule for Direct Admission of Students Abroad Undergraduate (DASA UG) and Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) Special Round Counselling 2026. Candidates can check the detailed schedule on the official website, csab.nic.in.The counselling process will be conducted for…
Cardi B brought her star power to one of basketball’s biggest stages, delivering a high-energy halftime show that showcased her most iconic hits. The New York native took the court at Madison Square Garden to perform for her hometown team during a crucial playoff matchup. With dancers, choreography and her commanding stage presence, the rapper…
You don’t need a TED Talk at the office kitchen counter. You need two or three clear sentences, a calm tone, and enough confidence to say, “This matters to my family, so I’ll be doing things a bit differently today.“That is the real situation for many Hindu families in the US and UK. You’re not…
Karnataka’s real estate sector is witnessing a major development. In February, the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) raised the Floor Area Ratio in its industrial regions to 5.2, from a previous cap of 3.25.With this amendment, industrial plots along roads wider than 30 metres can reach a FAR of 5.2. Roads of 24–30 metres…
Image: Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology High in the Spanish Pyrenees, at an altitude where steep slopes and rocky terrain still make access difficult today, archaeologists have been investigating a cave that appears to have drawn people back again and again over thousands of years. Known as Cova del Sardo, the site has yielded evidence of…
