For more than two decades, Nasa’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has acted as one of astronomy’s fastest responders, detecting powerful cosmic explosions and alerting telescopes around the world to investigate them further. But after years in orbit, the spacecraft is now facing an unexpected threat from Earth itself. Increased solar activity has expanded the planet’s…
As global crude benchmarks had earlier surged beyond the $100 per barrel mark, air travel became costlier due to a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and surcharges. However, with crude prices now falling close to pre-war levels, questions are rising over what this could mean for fuel charges across the country.The Union…
Kaley Cuoco makes her first red carpet appearance since announcing her second pregnancy, proudly showing off her baby bump at the premiere of Life, Larry and The Pursuit of Unhappiness.image credit : (Kaley Cuoco Instagram) Kaley Cuoco has made her first public red carpet appearance since announcing her pregnancy with her second child. The 40-year-old…
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released the provisional answer key for the Joint Entrance Examination for Lateral Entry (JELET) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the entrance examination can now check and download the answer key from the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in.The JELET 2026 examination was conducted on June 13, 2026. Candidates can…
CHENNAI: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) conducted searches at 14 locations, including the residences and offices of former Tamil Nadu minister and Tiruvannamalai MLA E.V. Velu, on Thursday after registering a corruption case against him and 10 others over alleged irregularities in the execution of Highways Department road works in 2022.The searches began…
Fire erupted at the Bandhwari landfill Thursday morning, the second such incident this summer. GURGAON: A fire broke out at the Bandhwari landfill on Thursday morning, marking the second such incident at the landfill site since the onset of summer . The blaze was reported at around 7:30 am in the front section of the…
Ahmedabad: A special Pocso court here on Wednesday sentenced a man to six years imprisonment for forcibly kissing a 15-year-old girl in a public place. It also awarded same sentence to another man for stalking and harassing the minor girl.The incident took place in Odhav area on Oct 1, 2024. One of the accused, Mohit…
Jalandhar: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday demanded a CBI probe into the controversy surrounding the alleged video involving chief minister Bhagwant Mann and the alleged procurement of “fake” forensic reports by Punjab Police officers to give him a clean chit.Addressing a press conference, the five-member SAD committee constituted to mobilise religious organisations and…
Veteran activist Anna Hazare has threatened an indefinite hunger strike from July 5 if the Maharashtra government doesn’t withdraw new RTI rules Pune: Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Wednesday reiterated that he will proceed with his proposed indefinite hunger strike from July 5 if the state government does not withdraw the recently notified Right…
CM at Invest UP’s programme in Bengaluru Lucknow: Inviting global corporations and technology firms to “build the future in Uttar Pradesh”, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday pitched the state as India’s next major hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), technology-led investments and advanced manufacturing, highlighting its skilled workforce, improving infrastructure and investor-friendly policies.Speaking at…
