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KOLKATA: Newly elected BJP MLA Rekha Patra has triggered a political controversy after she was seen intercepting a vehicle carrying cattle in Hingalganj and allegedly suggesting that those transporting cows should produce a “birth certificate”.On the alleged illegal transportation of cattle, Patra said, “Our government has issued a guideline stating that cattle below 14 years…
You’ll feel lighter today, like a knot has opened. Your working condition improves, and your anxiety starts fading. Mercury supports clear thinking, and Saturn gives you the patience to handle details without snapping.You’ll be busy, no doubt. Calls, messages, quick tasks, and maybe a sudden request from a senior. Still, you manage it well because…
Ronda Rousey, of the United States, center, celebrates after defeating Gina Carano, of the United States, left, in their featherweight mixed martial arts fight Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong ) Ronda Rousey stepped back into the cage after nearly a decade away and left just as quickly, submitting Gina…
Sara Gonzales asks how Indians and Indian-origin people in the US have beautiful houses. Texas journalist and self-styled whistleblower Sara Gonzales, who has been investigating alleged H-1B fraud in her state, said all her surprise visits to the houses of Indians and Indian-origin people revealed one thing: they all have beautiful houses. Gonzales said she…
NEW DELHI: With countries developing new defence systems at a faster pace amid ongoing conflicts, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal (ACM) A P Singh has a word of advice for Indian defence agencies involved in research and development (R&D): they must “innovate at the speed of relevance”.“We need to increase the speed because the system…
NEW DELHI: Govt has tasked country’s premier vehicle testing agency ARAI to carry out a detailed study on the impact of E25 fuel (25% ethanol blended petrol) on different performance aspects, particularly mileage and engine condition, of existing vehicles. The move comes as the government accelerates its plan to increase blending in a bid to…
Defence minister Rajnath Singh, who is on a two-nation tour to boost defence cooperation, landed in Vietnam capital Hanoi on Monday.Before leaving for Hanoi, Rajnath posted on X, “Today, 18th May, I shall be reaching Hanoi. Looking forward to visiting Vietnam and South Korea this week to further expand the scope of our engagement. I…
Alireza Firouzja is playing against Javokhir Sindarov from a special room (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: A highly unusual scene unfolded at the Grand Chess Tour’s Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2026 on Monday when French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja played his classical game against Uzbek prodigy Javokhir Sindarov in a special room while confined to bed because of…
Dan Shechtman found a forbidden pattern while looking at an aluminium alloy through an electron microscope. Image credit – Wikimedia When Dan Shechtman analysed the aluminium-manganese alloy rapidly cooled in April 1982 through a transmission electron microscope, the materials scientist found something unusual. The diffraction pattern on the metal revealed the tenfold symmetry, a structure…
AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET 2026 results declared, 19,197 candidates qualify across Andhra Pradesh The Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education entrusted Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, with conducting AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET 2026 examinations across the state. The entrance tests were held on May 04, 2026, in two sessions at 100 test…
