Oil price today: Oil prices inched higher on Thursday, once again swinging past the $100 mark after a sharp drop in the previous session. Brent crude rose by $1.13, or 1.1%, to $103.35 a barrel by 0051 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.08, or 1.2%, to $91.40 a barrel. The rebound follows…
A chemist’s accidental discovery in 1938 led to the creation of Teflon. This material, initially a secret industrial substance, later revolutionized cookware with non-stick frying pans. While offering convenience, its environmental impact is now a concern. The invention highlights how curiosity can transform unexpected outcomes into global successes, impacting everything from satellites to everyday kitchenware….
In a brilliant piece of forward-thinking sports administrative planning, the BCCI selection committee is set to utilize the India ‘A’ platform to prepare for the upcoming Test calendar. Alongside the T20I squads, Ajit Agarkar’s panel will officially announce the India ‘A’ roster for a crucial red-ball series against Sri Lanka, scheduled from June 25 to…
Under a proposal being reviewed by the finance ministry, domestic insurers could be enabled to provide cover for vessels navigating high-risk areas. (AI image) Middle East conflict impact on India: The government is looking at the creation of a specialised fund to assist insurers offering war-risk coverage for ships operating on routes to and from…
With several state boards already declaring their Class 12 results and the CBSE result expected soon, lakhs of students across India are currently in the post-result phase. As marksheets begin to come out one by one, many students are already shifting focus from results to what comes next which is college admissions, course selection and…
GUJCET provisional answer key 2026: The Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2026 wrapped up on March 29, with thousands of students stepping out of exam centres after a long day of papers. Now, the focus has shifted to what comes next, the provisional answer key, which is expected to be released soon.The exam was held…
NEW DELHI: WTO talks in Cameroon are deadlocked over a moratorium on e-commerce with the US seeking a long freeze on countries for levying tax on digital downloads and streaming, while India is so far unwilling to agree to this period.Starting from two years, India has indicated its willingness to go up to four, with…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s final appearance in the 2025 IPL season left fans with a moment that stayed in memory. He was seen speaking to Rahul Dravid, who told the youngster: “Next year will be crucial. It will be a real test for you because opposition bowlers would have figured you out.”By then, Sooryavanshi had already become…
MUMBAI: The rupee weakened to a record closing low of 96.53 against the dollar on Tuesday, marking its sixth consecutive session of decline, as sustained high crude oil prices and adverse global cues weighed on the currency. The local unit closed 18 paise lower compared to 96.35 in the previous session, after touching an intraday…
SBTE Bihar Result 2026: The Bihar State Board of Technical Education (SBTE) has officially announced the release of the SBTE Bihar Result 2026 for a variety of diploma and technical courses. The result for the semester exams conducted in February 2026 has been made available on the official website of the Bihar State Board of…
