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NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday gave a strong…
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday gave a strong dissent note on the process of selection of the next CBI director during a meeting of the high-powered panel led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said he does not want to be a part of a “biased exercise”.In his…
The rupee slipped to a fresh all-time low against the US dollar on Wednesday, extending its recent losing streak as rising oil prices, overseas debt repayments and importer demand for hedging continued to weigh on the currency.The rupee weakened 0.1% to 95.7450 per dollar, moving past its previous record low of 95.7375 touched on Tuesday.Analysts…
Google is in talks with Elon Musk-owned SpaceX for a rocket-launch deal to put orbital data centres in space, reports the Wall Street Journal citing people familiar with the discussions. Data centres in space have been emerging as a potential solution to traditional data centres that require more energy. The search engine giant is also…
CBSE Class XII result 2026 declared, overall pass percentage stands at 85.20% The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the Class XII board examination results for the 2025-26 academic session. The results were announced on May 13, 2026, and made available through the official CBSE website, DigiLocker, UMANG and the National Informatics Centre…
A remarkable kea parrot named Bruce, born without an upper beak, has defied expectations in New Zealand. Rescued and thriving, Bruce has become an alpha, dominating his flock through an ingenious ‘beak jousting’ technique. His unique adaptation showcases incredible intelligence and resilience, proving that challenges can foster extraordinary survival skills. Nature never fails to surprise…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered a major reduction in the size of his official convoy while also pushing for greater use of electric vehicles as part of a broader austerity and fuel-saving initiative, PTI reported. The Prime Minister’s convoy strength was reduced by nearly 50 per cent during his recent visits to Gujarat and…
Prateek Yadav LUCKNOW: Prateek Yadav, the step-brother of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, died in Lucknow on Wednesday morning under mysterious circumstances. He was 38.According to hospital officials, Prateek was brought to the Civil Hospital in Lucknow at around 6 am by Aparna Yadav’s brother, Aman Singh Bisht. Doctors…
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday decided to retain the Bhabanipur seat and vacate Nandigram after winning from both constituencies in the recently concluded West Bengal assembly elections.Suvendu had contested from his stronghold Nandigram as well as Bhabanipur, the constituency long considered a bastion of former chief minister…
Starfish or sea stars also survive without a brain. They have no head, but they do have a nerve ring and nerves extending into each arm, which help them move and respond to their surroundings. Some species can even regenerate a lost arm, and in certain cases, grow an entirely new sea star from part…
Maruti Suzuki India has crossed a major milestone by dispatching over three million vehicles through railways in India. While the achievement may not be directly related to sales or new launches, it highlights how the company is increasingly relying on rail transport for moving cars across the country. Over the years, Maruti Suzuki has steadily…