If all systems are go and barring force majeure , four astronauts will in two days lift off towards the Moon on a giant rocket, becoming the first humans to head in that direction in over 50 years, since Nasa’s Apollo programme ended in 1972. After technical delays in Feb and March, Nasa is now…
The Sombrero Galaxy (Messier 104) is one of the most unique galaxies captured by NASA’s telescopes. It gets its name from its shape, which resembles a broad-rimmed Mexican hat when viewed from Earth. NASA describes it as having “a brilliant white, bulbous core encircled by thick dust lanes.” A gentle glow surrounds the galaxy’s core…
Thousands of NEET PG seats go empty. Image: AI generated. The Centre has recently released fresh figures showing a major expansion in medical education. The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on March 10 that 43 new medical colleges had been…
Iran national football team (Reuters Photo) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, stressing that football must remain separate from politics. Speaking at a CNBC-hosted economic conference on Wednesday, Infantino said, “Iran is coming for sure. We hope…
India will not participate in the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) proposal to release strategic petroleum reserves to stabilise global oil markets, government sources said on Monday, even as crude prices surge amid the escalating Middle East conflict, reported PTI.The decision comes as G7 nations consider coordinated releases of emergency oil reserves to calm markets after…
Why Harvard Law’s contract talks are stuck after 19 months After nearly 19 months of negotiations, Harvard Law School’s clinical staff and the University administration have made limited headway in finalising their first labour contract, underscoring deep divides over core employment and academic issues. Despite more than 100 proposals being exchanged, agreement has been reached…
US President Donald Trump reacted to a social media post suggesting that a “wave of empty tankers” is heading towards the United States to collect crude oil. Sharing the post on Truth Social on Saturday, Trump wrote, “Great!!!”The post, by oil market researcher Rory Johnston, read, “Very cool seeing the wave of empty tankers heading…
Oil prices rose on Friday with Brent Crude climbing above $96 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude near $99 a barrel, as markets reacted to renewed supply risks in the Middle East.In the early hours of trade, Brent crude rose by 0.87% to $96.75 per barrel while WTI was up by 1.06% to…
Nathan Ellis (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have made a late squad change ahead of IPL 2026 after Australian pacer Nathan Ellis was ruled out due to a hamstring injury. Ellis, who was expected to lead the bowling attack, leaves behind a significant gap just before the season begins.CSK have now…
OTET 2026 registration ends today OTET 2026 registration: The application window for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 will close today, April 9, 2026, giving candidates one last chance to apply for the exam. Conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, OTET is required for those who want to become teachers in government…
