With the Artemis II mission launching its astronauts outside Earth’s magnetic field for the first time on 1 April 2026 in over 50 years, NASA is setting up a 24/7 solar watch to monitor potential high-energy radiation threats. According to NASA, the greatest risk to the crew from the sun is from Solar Energetic Particles…
Reserve Bank of India (File photo) With the beginning of the new financial year, India’s digital payments landscape is poised for a major security overhaul as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rolls out stricter authentication norms from April 1.The move comes in response to rising transaction volumes and increasing fraud risks. RBI aims to…
The escalation of the Middle East conflict could push US inflation to 4.2% this year–the highest among G7 economies– while also slowing global growth, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has said, underlining the widening economic costs of the US-Israel war with Iran, the Financial Times reported.In its interim economic outlook, the Paris-based…
Audi has announced a price increase across its model range in India. The company confirmed that the revision will come into effect from April 1, 2026, with prices set to go up by up to 2 percent. The adjustment will apply to the ex-showroom prices of all Audi models currently sold in the country.Once the…
The Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway saw 1.55 crore vehicles in 2025-26, generating toll revenue of Rs 1,240.04 crore, marking a sharp rise from the previous fiscal.The toll collection was higher by Rs 499.41 crore compared to 2024-25, officials said, citing data from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation, according to PTI.The 701-km-long access-controlled corridor passes through…
Oil prices declined on Tuesday, reversing sharp gains from the previous session, as expectations of imminent US-Iran peace talks eased concerns over prolonged supply disruptions from the Middle East.Brent crude futures fell 95 cents, or 1%, to $94.53 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for May dropped $1.54, or 1.72%, to $88.07….
Representational file photo The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has declared the Class 12 (Intermediate) results for 2026 today, April 23, at 4 PM. The announcement was made from the Board’s headquarters in Prayagraj. Students can now check their results on the official website upmsp.edu.in To access their scorecards, candidates will need to enter…
Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: As the Athletics Federation of India on Wednesday reiterated its stand that athletes should mandatorily obtain its approval before entering into an agreement with a third party and that the decision is to protect the athletes, legal experts slammed the federation’s move as “unconstitutional and arbitrary.”“This is akin to mandatorily…
Hyundai Motor India today announced the launch of the new 2026 Hyundai Verna facelift sedan in the Indian market. The updated Verna receives cosmetic upgrades, new features, added safety and much more. It’s now priced between Rs 10.98 lakh and Rs 18.25 lakh (both prices ex-showroom) and continues to compete with the Honda City, VW…
If you’re planning a bank visit or tracking market activity on April 23, it’s worth checking what’s open and what’s not, as the states of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal go to polls. Being aware of banking and stock market holidays can help consumers and traders plan their financial activity in advance. In India, bank…
