NEW DELHI: Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major cities in India on Thursday, even as global crude oil prices continued to rise amid geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia.Government sources, however, have not ruled out a possible fuel price hike in the near future as oil marketing companies continue to face mounting losses due…
Success has your name on it today, and you’ll feel it early. Saturn supports your discipline, and Jupiter gives a helpful push, so things fall into place without too much drama. Children do reasonably well, and that brings a quiet pride. You may hear a good update from their teacher or see them handle a…
Ashish Yadav’s life changed dramatically after he moved from his village in Uttar Pradesh to Hisar to pursue javelin. In just 15 months, the 19-year-old has become a World U-20 silver medallist and the second Indian after Neeraj Chopra to win silver in the event.However, his family’s financial struggles continue, and he is still searching…
The ocean’s nightly rush hour. Image Credits: Google Gemini Every night, the ocean does one of the biggest magic tricks on Earth, and most of us have never heard of it.Imagine it’s 2 AM somewhere above the Pacific Ocean. On the surface, it looks dead calm, maybe a little spooky, but 600 feet below you,…
Argentina’s Lionel Mess (AP Photo) An Argentinian television presenter has stepped down from her role after incorrectly announcing on live television that Lionel Messi‘s father had died during Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.Florencia Pena made the claim while appearing on the streaming channel Luzu TV shortly after Argentina’s opening World Cup match against Algeria….
Quote of the day by Socrates (Image: Wikipedia) This quote – “Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people”– which is often attributed to Socrates, will always be true. In a world where things are always changing, trends go viral, and conversations never end, it quietly makes us think about how…
The University of Delhi has released the CSAS UG 2026 schedule for mid-entry admissions and the third round of undergraduate seat allocation. Eligible candidates can register for mid-entry from August 3 to 5, while Round 3 allotment will be announced on August 8. Meanwhile, the university has confirmed over 71,000 undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27…
Synrian Ex-president Bashar Assad (2019 photo) A Syrian criminal court in Damascus has sentenced ousted president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after finding him guilty of killings, torture, arbitrary arrests and crimes against humanity committed during the country’s nearly 14-year civil war. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, August 11, marks the first conviction against…
Retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 3.93% in May 2026 from 3.48% in April, according to data released by the government on Friday.Food inflation also increased during the month, with the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI)-based inflation rate rising to 4.78% from 4.20% in April, the government data showed.The CPI…
NEW DELHI: The Defence ministry has initiated efforts to join the French-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS) sixth-generation fighter aircraft programme, a parliamentary panel has said. The panel has also sought a clear roadmap and timeline for India’s acquisition of such advanced aircraft.In its report presented in Parliament on Friday, the parliamentary standing committee on…
The American West did not suddenly run out of water, the crisis built slowly. Around 2000, a prolonged drought began spreading across the region, with dry conditions returning year after year and leaving less moisture in the ground. Reservoirs fell, vegetation struggled and the effects of each dry season began adding to the losses of…
TS Police Notification 2026: Applications begin for 7,437 vacancies; check eligibility and selection process TS Police Recruitment 2026: The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) has opened the online application process for TS Police Recruitment 2026, offering 7,437 vacancies across the Police, Special Protection Force (SPF), Fire Services and Prisons departments. The application window…
