GUWAHATI: The voter turnout in the 2026 Assam assembly polls further climbed on Sunday, reaching close to 86%, according to the EC’s last update. This marks the highest turnout in the state’s history, surpassing previous highs of 84.7% in 2016, and 82% in 2021. Speaking to reporters in Rajasthan, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “All…
Indian Railways has cleared the introduction of a 10-coach Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset. India’s first hydrogen train has been notified by Indian Railways. The new hydrogen-powered train is expected to be flagged off by PM Narendra Modi on July 17. He will also unveil a series of other infrastructure projects across Haryana, state minister Krishan…
Astronomers have signalled the discovery of a planetary body roaming the Milky Way that is not gravitationally bound to the Sun or any other star. The entity is termed a free-floating planet, a class that embraces planetary mass bodies that are travelling in interstellar space independently. These bodies do not shine in a way that…
Sumo rikishi during the opening ceremony ahead of the Grand Sumo Tournament on the dohyo, the sacred sumo wrestling ring, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein) Japan has a woman in its most powerful political office for the first time. Sanae Takaichi now leads the government, attends global…
Piyush Goyal with Isaac Herzog, President of Israel (Photo-ANI) India and Israel moved a step closer towards expanding strategic and economic cooperation as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday and highlighted the launch of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration across trade, investment,…
Buying a car is always a big decision, especially for first-time buyers. With the wide range of options available to people these days, zeroing in on the right car can often be quite confusing. Adding to this dilemma is the choice between buying a used or a new vehicle. While both have their pros &…
CTET February 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened the application correction window for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 today, December 23, 2025. Candidates who successfully submitted the CTET 2026 application form before the last date can now edit application details through the official website, ctet.nic.in.The CTET correction facility…
NEW DELHI: Amid tariff trouble, for Indian commercial missions the message from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the commerce department is clear: “Har ek country zaroori hota hai”.PMO officials have held at least five meetings with Indian missions, ministry of external affairs and trade bodies, underlining the need to step up trade engagement for…
SSB Constable Tradesman application process 2026: The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) will close the application window for its Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026 today, May 4, 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied must complete their registration process on the official website before the deadline ends. The recruitment drive, announced under Advertisement No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to…
Two Afghan asylum seekers who arrived in Britain on small boats have been jailed for raping a 15-year-old girl in Leamington Spa after dragging her into a dark park.Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, both 17, lured the teenager away from her friends on May 10 before forcing her to perform oral sex in a secluded…
Chinese authorities evacuated more than 900,000 people ahead of Typhoon Bavi’s expected landfall on Sunday, as the country continued to grapple with the deadly aftermath of Typhoon Maysak, which struck Hainan earlier this month. Bavi is forecast to hit the eastern city of Wenzhou after lashing Taiwan and Japan’s southwestern islands.The evacuations come after days…
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Nivin Pauly’s ‘Sarvam Maya’ has released in theatres. The Twitter is now filled with reviews towards Nivin Pauly’s comedy horror film. Let’s take a look at a few of initial Twitter reviews to ‘Sarvam Maya’. Nivin Pauly and Aju Varghese combo works Many Twitter users praised the pairing of Nivin Pauly and…
Student loan bankruptcy increasingly successful in US as policy changes reshape outcomes The success rate for US student loan borrowers seeking to discharge their debt through bankruptcy has climbed sharply in recent years, reaching 87%, according to a new academic study. The findings challenge the long-standing belief that student loans cannot be cleared through bankruptcy…
Once trolled for Virat Kohli’s bad days, Anushka Sharma is now being celebrated as RCB’s lucky charm. RCB beat Gujarat Titans in a one-sided final in Ahmedabad, with Virat top-scoring and winning Player of the Match. Fans flooded social media with love for Anushka after the victory. In a poetic turnaround that has taken social…
Aries: Today’s chores may be demanding, but there is no need to panic, the obstacles help you gain strong within. Consider these as steps on the road to learning. If you exude a lot of dignity, you’ll get through them very well. Fear does anyone any good financially so keep your focus on sensible planning….
With a dry paper towel, no one would clean fecal matter off their arm; instinctively, one knows to wash it well with water. It is incredible how the same standard rarely extends to the most vulnerable, bacteria-ridden area on the body, where dry toilet paper is woefully inadequate.Dr. Tarek Pacha, an active urologist, knows this…
Zach John King cancels his shows in wake of his father’s demise. (Image Credits: Instagram) Zach John King, the famed country singer, announced the cancellation of his shows for two weeks following his father’s sudden demise. As fans shared their condolences and support during this difficult time, the artist penned a heartfelt note for “the…
NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing an advanced Active Protection System (APS) for the Indian Army’s T‑90 tanks, marking a significant leap in indigenous armoured defence technology. The Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE) is leading the effort to create APS technologies capable of defeating explosives‑based anti‑armour threats, while…
SAO PAULO: Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva on Tuesday named his vice president as his running mate in October’s election in Brazil, as polls show the veteran leftist president slipping to a dead heat with his main opponent.At the age of 80 Lula will be seeking a fourth term as he faces off against Flavio…
William Walsh (File photo) NEW DELHI: IndiGo airlines on Tuesday announced the appointment of former British Airways chief William Walsh as new CEO. This comes after Pieter Elbers resigned earlier this month after major operational crisis faced by the aviation operator in December last year.“The Board of IndiGo announces the appointment of William Walsh as…
