PM Modi calls on President Droupadi Murmu amid Cabinet reshuffle buzz Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, fueling speculation about a possible reshuffle of the Union Council of Ministers.indiaThe meeting took place shortly after the civil investiture ceremony for the Padma awards and comes amid growing political buzz…
Iran adamant on maintaining control over Hormuz, report Iran is determined to secure international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and the right to charge ships for passage, even if it has to use force to achieve it, two senior Iranian sources said, as reported by Reuters.Under the interim deal signed with…
India’s Tressa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela in action against Japan’s Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand moved to within one win of a World Championships medal after the unseeded Indian pair produced a dominant straight-game victory over Japan’s seventh seeds Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi in…
Centre announces reservation, age relaxation and recruitment exemptions for Ex-Agniveers in CAPFs NEW DELHI: The Centre has created a separate category for Ex-Agniveers in the recruitment of Constable (General Duty) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Rifleman posts in the Assam Rifles. The new provisions include 50 per cent reservation of vacancies, age…
Krunal Pandya (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a thrilling two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, chasing 167 on the final ball in Raipur. The star of the chase was Krunal Pandya, who scored a fighting 73 off 46 balls despite struggling badly with cramps during his innings. RCB were in…
The QS Best Student Cities 2027 rankings place Delhi first globally for student affordability, while Mumbai emerges as India’s highest-ranked student destination. The report evaluates 150 cities worldwide on university quality, affordability, employability, student diversity and overall student experience. Delhi has been recognised as the world’s most affordable city for students in the QS Best…
For decades, Tyrannosaurus rex has occupied a unique place in popular culture, appearing as both a scientific subject and a symbol of prehistoric power. Now, one exceptionally preserved specimen has made history for a different reason: its price. A T. rex fossil known as Gus has sold for $50.1m at auction in New York, setting…
Nanobubbles cleaned up the Lincoln reflecting pool: here’s how they could be used on dying seas and lakes zThe Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC has become more than a landmark. It is now a real-world testing ground for nanobubbles, microscopic gas bubbles that can clean water, control algae and may eventually help restore…
As the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 re-examination approaches, several state governments have announced free travel facilities for candidates appearing for the test on June 21. The initiative aims to help students reach their examination centres comfortably and without any additional travel expenses.The National Testing Agency (NTA) is scheduled to conduct the NEET…
MS Dhoni trains with Rishabh Pant India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has started gearing up for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, with his preparations including a training session alongside former India captain MS Dhoni in Ranchi.A picture shared by former India spinner Shahbaz Nadeem from a gym in Ranchi showed Pant and Dhoni…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has heaped rich praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his breathtaking century for Rajasthan Royals against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026.The 15-year-old lit up the Sawai Mansingh Stadium with a sensational 103 off just 37 balls, smashing 12 sixes and five fours in…
Asian palm civet. Image Credit: Bernard DUPONT/Wikipedia Kopi luwak is one of the world’s most unusual coffees because its production begins inside the digestive system of an animal. The coffee is made from beans eaten and later excreted by the ‘Asian palm civet,’ a small mammal found across parts of South and Southeast Asia. The…
