A newly elected councillor for Reform UK has stepped down just days after securing a major local election victory, following allegations that he made deeply offensive racist remarks on social media.Stuart Prior, who had recently won seats in both Essex County Council and Rochford District Council, resigned shortly after controversy erupted over alleged posts linked…
For years, the evolution of flight seemed fairly straightforward. Dinosaurs developed feathers, with some learning to glide, and eventually, birds appeared and mastered the skies. Now, a strange fossil from China is making scientists rethink that neat timeline. The feathered dinosaur Anchiornis huxleyi reportedly had four wings, colourful feathers, and a surprisingly messy moulting pattern…
As rupee continues to breach multiple record lows, pressure on India’s balance of payments is growing. To protect foreign exchange reserves and help stabilise trade balance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to cut down on gold purchases.But if not buying new gold, could household gold be turned into working capital instead?PM Modi’s call…
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3, citing allegations of a question paper leak and other irregularities, throwing the future of nearly 22.79 lakh aspirants into uncertainty. While Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan declined to respond to questions on the controversy, the NTA failed…
Narrow garden beds often become chaotic due to plant overgrowth. The key to success lies in selecting plants with vertical growth habits and considering their mature size. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons There is a special frustration with the narrow garden bed. It may be the narrow stretch of soil between your front pathway and the…
UAE tightens grip on regulated crypto economy with Crypto.com deal / Image: file The UAE has taken another major step toward becoming a global digital finance hub after Crypto.com became the first cryptocurrency platform to receive a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence from the Central Bank of the UAE.The licence was granted to the company’s…
AICTE chairman Prof. Yogesh Singh launches the ‘Samarthan: Internship Connect Scheme 2026-27’ in New Delhi on May 12, 2026, in the presence of AICTE member secretary Prof. Shyama Rath. NEW DELHI: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched the ‘Samarthan: Internship Connect Scheme 2026-27’ to provide internship opportunities for students from geographically…
Bangladesh cricket team (X-cricbuzz) Nahid Rana produced a match-defining spell as Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 104 runs in the rain-affected first Test in Dhaka on Tuesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after a dramatic final-day collapse. Chasing 268 for victory, Pakistan national cricket team were still in the contest at 119 for…
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinesh Phogat NEW DELHI: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh distanced himself from the ongoing controversy surrounding Vinesh Phogat’s participation in wrestling trials, saying the matter falls entirely under the jurisdiction of the current WFI administration.However, Brij Bhushan defended the federation’s functioning during his tenure,…
Shani is one of the most strongest planets that represent karma, discipline and justice. On May 16, 2026, Shani Jayanti is going to be celebrated. Shani Jayanti is also celebrated as Shani Amavasya. Shani is also known as Saturn. The day holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. Devotees offer their sincere prayers…
Rivers, nature’s vital arteries, shape landscapes and history. From the Nile’s ancient reign to the Amazon’s immense volume, these waterways are crucial. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons Nature can be described as self-managing in ways that are both extremely precise and chaotic. Imagine the landscape as a vast, living canvas in which every raindrop is a…
Wall Street’s menu of market acronyms has officially moved from Tacos to nachos and investors are discovering this new trade comes with a much spicier aftertaste.After months of betting on the “Taco” trade — shorthand for “Trump Always Chickens Out” — traders are now embracing “Nacho”, or “Not A Chance Hormuz Opens”, as fears grow…
