Sunetra Pawar (File photo) NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister and NCP president Sunetra Pawar on Tuesday said she would give a “fitting reply” at an “appropriate time” after the Congress’ state unit called her a “gungi gudiya” (mute/silent doll).“When the time comes, I will give a fitting reply,” Sunetra Pawar told reporters when asked…
Glasgow: India’s Neeraj Chopra during the men’s javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. Chopra wins the silver medal in this event. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)(PTI08_01_2026_000155B) New Delhi: India finished the 2026 Commonwealth Games with 39 medals to its name – 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze. It placed India in…
Some of the world’s most dangerous plants may also be among its most useful. Researchers have now identified a key set of enzymes in wolfsbane and larkspur that could help scientists recreate difficult-to-synthesize natural compounds in the lab, opening new doors for future medicines.These plants are notorious because even tiny doses can cause neurotoxicity and…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating 32 bank fraud cases involving 54 accused who have left the country, minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. The cases are being probed under the Prevention of Money-laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.Sharing details in a written reply, Chaudhary said that the agency has…
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has announced its 2026 recruitment calendar, setting out the schedule for major Group C examinations, typing tests and other selection processes. UPSSSC exam calendar 2026 released: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released its Exam Calendar 2026. The calendar provides candidates with a roadmap for…
Judge Amit Mehta ruled that the Green Card ban for 75 countries is illegal. The ongoing Green Card freeze on 75 countries received a blow from a district court as Indian-American judge Amit Mehta, who was appointed by former president Barack Obama, called it illegal. The public charge policy issued by Secretary of State Marco…
“I knew more than anyone that nature didn’t care for reputation, age, gender, or background. It was equally indifferent to personality: the mountain couldn’t give a shit if the people exploring it were morally nasty or nice.” Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja may have said his goodbyes on Earth but he will keep inspiring the generations with…
After two decades at Google, Shankar Murali shared insights from his remarkable journey. Emphasizing that leadership is rooted in listening and curiosity, he highlighted the value of leading by example and practicing empathy. Respect for diverse opinions and an openness to change were crucial lessons that defined his path within this global tech giant. Long…
A new nationwide study suggests that most coastal wetlands in the contiguous United States are struggling to keep up with rising sea levels. Researchers tracking nearly 450 wetlands for up to 20 years found that 84% are gradually being inundated, putting many on a path to become open water if current trends continue. The study…
Odisha govt has a scheme for people affected by mining The Odisha government’s Pucca Ghar Yojana (Mining) is aimed at providing permanent homes to eligible households living in kutcha houses in areas affected by mining activities. The scheme seeks to convert all eligible kutcha houses in the identified mining-affected blocks into pucca homes.The scheme covers…
Pakistan boxer Qudratullah Pakistani boxer Qudratullah has reportedly gone missing in Glasgow, just hours before the country’s Commonwealth Games contingent was scheduled to leave for home.According to a report by Pakistani outlet Geo News, sources in the Pakistan Boxing Federation said Qudratullah was last seen in his hotel room at around 2am. Officials later checked…
What is Alaska Highway and its importance in history Imagine building a 1,500-mile road across frozen forests, high mountains, swamps and permafrost in less than a year. It sounds like an impossible engineering task, but that is exactly what the U.S. Army did during World War II. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers…
