India’s passenger vehicle market closed the fiscal year on a strong note, with most carmakers reporting healthy year-on-year growth in March 2026. Improved demand, strong SUV portfolios and rising interest in electric vehicles helped drive volumes across brands. Here’s a quick look at how the carmakers performed.At the top of the chart, Maruti Suzuki India…
The ‘Pink Moon’ will occur in the night sky on April 1, 2026 – the culmination of a combination of lunar orbital mechanics and historical cultural significance. While the name indicates a radical colour change, it really reflects the rules of physics between our planet, the moon and the sun, along with plant cycles in…
The IRGC has reportedly assumed control over key state functions in Iran, blocking presidential appointments and decisions while tightening its grip on the country’s core centres of power, as cited by Iran International.The move has effectively sidelined the government and pushed President Masoud Pezeshkian into a “complete political deadlock”, amid rising tensions between his administration…
UAE warns April fool’s pranks can lead to jail/Image: Getty Images Posting or sharing false information online, even as a joke, can lead to serious legal consequences in the UAE, with authorities warning that humour offers no protection under the law. The Sharjah Public Prosecution has cautioned residents that spreading misinformation online, including April Fool’s…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Krunal Pandya speaks to commentator Ian Bishop before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. NEW DELHI: Harbhajan Singh, Aakash Chopra and Navjot Singh Sidhu have come under severe criticism on social media for…
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended nearly 2 per cent higher on Wednesday, starting the new financial year on a firm footing as global markets rallied on hopes of a potential de-escalation in the ongoing West Asia conflict.The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,186.77 points or 1.65 per cent to settle at 73,134.32. During intra-day…
NCERT answer key 2026: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has opened the objection window for the Non-Teaching recruitment Computer-Based Test (CBT) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Group A, B and C examinations can now raise objections through the official website.According to the official notice, the objection management link is active…
Milly Alcock isn’t just stepping into the ‘Supergirl’ costume; she’s stepping right into the whirlwind of expectations, criticism, and attention that comes with one of the most iconic superhero roles. She already became a household name after her portrayal as young Rhaenyra Targaryen in ‘House of the Dragon’, but now she’s leading DC Studios’ new…
From Chandrayaan 1 (image credit: Isro) to Artemis 2 (Image credit: Nasa) For much of the late 20th century, the Moon was treated as a closed chapter. After Apollo, samples brought back to Earth seemed to settle the argument. The Moon was dry, ancient and geologically inactive. There was no water to sustain life, no…
While the notion that we might be approaching Earth’s maximum, or its breaking point, has previously been associated with environmentalism, there is now a growing amount of scientific research to support this notion. With our population exceeding eight billion, we are finding it increasingly difficult to deny the pressure we are placing on our environment….
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday reiterated that Britain will not be drawn into the ongoing Middle East conflict, asserting that “this is not our war” and that joining it is “not in our national interest”.Amid rising concerns over global energy supplies, Starmer announced that the UK will host a meeting of around…
Legal Professional Awarded Ph.D. for Research on Labour Law Reform and Ease of Doing Business PUNE: Abhay Satyendra Nevagi, a legal professional based, has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) by Vishwakarma University, Pune, for his thesis titled “Ease of Doing Business and New Labour Codes”, submitted to the Department of Professional…
Welcoming the joys of parenthood once again, actor James McAvoy, aged 46, has announced the arrival of his second child with wife Lisa Liberati. Now navigating the whirlwind of raising two kids, McAvoy shares that while the worry has ebbed, the exhaustion has certainly increased. James McAvoy has welcomed a second child and is speaking…
Aries Your energy will be directed toward completing long-pending projects tomorrow. This is a great day to wrap up unfinished tasks such as organizing documents, making important phone calls, and closing pending matters. Clearing these will help relieve mental pressure. Once you complete your list, you’ll be ready to embrace new opportunities. Stay focused and…
A new anti-drone defence system, including a direct energy weapon or laser-based interceptor, has been installed near Palm Beach International Airport in Florida to protect the area, Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, and President Donald Trump, as well as civilian aircraft and high-value locations such as Mar-a-Lago, reports said.The deployment comes amid rising concerns over drone…
JPMorgan Chase, one of the world’s largest banks and a leading global financial services firm, is exploring a potential move into prediction markets, with CEO Jamie Dimon signalling the bank may expand into the space while setting clear limits on how far it would go.Speaking in an interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil,…
Will Arjun Tendulkar find a place in LSG’s playing XI against Delhi Capitals today? Arjun Tendulkar’s move from Mumbai Indians to Lucknow Super Giants might have been a straight forward swap deal in the IPL trade window ahead of the IPL 2026 Auction, but it sure did grab the attention of the fans despite the…
Gold prices in India remained firm on Wednesday tracking gains in the futures market, even as retail rates across cities showed an upward trend.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures continued to trade higher with all major contracts posting gains. The June 5, 2026 contract was trading at Rs 1,52,113 per 10 grams, up…
UPPSC admit card 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially released the admit cards for candidates applying for the post of Principal under Advertisement No. A-2/E-1/2025 in the Technical Education Department, Uttar Pradesh. Aspirants can download their hall tickets from the official UPPSC portal between March 30, 2026, and April 9, 2026.The…
GV Prakash revealed he did not charge for composing music for Ken Karunas’ film ‘Youth’. He cited his strong friendship with Karunas as the reason for this gesture. Prakash also shared challenges in selling the film’s audio rights due to a debut lead actor. He launched his own music label to release the songs, which…
