School holidays extended in J&K till July 26 As the southwest monsoon strengthens across northern India, school operations are beginning to reflect the changing weather. Jammu and Kashmir has extended school holidays till July 26, while neighbouring Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand remain on alert as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across…
Indian shooters at ISSF Junior World Championship in Germany. (Pic credit: NRAI) NEW DELHI: India underlined their growing dominance in world shooting by finishing on top of the medal standings at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 in Suhl, Germany, ending a sensational campaign with 24 medals, including seven gold, eight silver and nine bronze.The…
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 petroleum and natural gas ministry amended the framework for the aviation turbine fuel (ATF) on Wednesday, formally allowing it to blend it with synthetic fuels. The measure is aimed towards bringing clarity to fuel standards amid growing use of alternative and blended aviation fuels.The revised notification redefines ATF to include not just conventional hydrocarbon…
Representative Image of floating seaweed farms operating alongside offshore wind turbines in the North Sea (AI-generated image) A vessel recently sailed through the Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm off the Dutch coast to collect the first-ever harvest of seaweed grown between operating turbines, marking a milestone for a project testing whether offshore wind farms can…
NCERT under fire as Hindi medium Class 9 students remain without Maths and Science textbooks NEW DELHI: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is facing mounting criticism from teachers, students and parents after failing to provide newly revised Class 9 textbooks for Hindi medium students, even in digital format, nearly two months…
Jemimah Rodrigues (AP Photo) MUMBAI: Fame changes many people, but some never forget the contribution of those who helped them succeed in their journey. India middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues, one of the heroes of the Women in Blue’s 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup triumph, on Sunday gifted her childhood coach Prashant Shetty a brand-new SUV.There…
India post GDS merit list India Post GDS 3rd merit list 2026: India Post is expected to release the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 3rd merit list 2026 soon on the official website, indiapost.gov.in. The document verification (DV) for candidates shortlisted in the second merit list is currently in progress, and the next list is expected…
KEA to accept revised Class 12 marks from CBSE, CISCE and State Boards till July 6 UGCET 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued an important notice for candidates applying for the Under Graduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET) 2026 through the authority. Students whose Class 12 marks have been revised after the 2026 revaluation…
Today is filled with the sweet scent of achievement. The Moon your ruler is supported and Jupiter’s blessings add faith and forward motion and efforts that were taken earlier will be noticed in different areas of your life.You’ll notice a lift in confidence. Things that felt uncertain last week now seem manageable. Even routine duties,…
There is a festive note in your day, even if it begins quietly. Family celebration, a social gathering, or some pleasant get-together can pull you into warmer company. The Moon brightens your public and family interactions, and Venus smooths conversation. People respond well to you, and your speech carries charm without trying too hard.You may…
Rob Dieperink (Image credit: KNVB) NEW DELHI: Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, just weeks after he was removed from FIFA’s list of officials for the FIFA World Cup 2026.Dieperink had been selected to work as a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) at the tournament but was dropped in May…
