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As per reports, the car was reportedly heading toward Bundi when it was intercepted. TONK: Police on Wednesday seized around 150kg of ammonium nitrate from a car on the Tonk–Jaipur highway during a special vehicle-checking drive held on New Year’s Eve. Two men travelling in the vehicle were detained for questioning.The police also seized 200…
Budget 2026 education expectations As the Union Budget approaches, education stakeholders across schools, higher education, skilling and edtech are outlining expectations for policy measures that strengthen outcomes, employability and workforce readiness. Leaders say the next phase of education reform must prioritise execution, infrastructure and alignment with emerging economic and technological needs, including artificial intelligence and…
First wooden satellite developed by Japan aims to reduce space debris and prevent it from re-entering Earth (Credit: Kyoto University) Wood has entered low Earth orbit in a form rarely seen before. In December 2024, five CubeSats were released from the International Space Station, including LignoSat, a small satellite built largely from magnolia timber. The…
A Florida handyman who was pardoned by US President Donald Trump for his role in the January 6 US Capitol riot has now been found guilty of multiple child sex abuse charges.Andrew Paul Johnson was convicted on Tuesday by a jury in Florida of five offences. These included molesting a child under 12, molesting another…
Holidays are a boon. Especially when one stays in places that offer complimentary buffet breakfasts. To me, that is the ultimate luxury. Imagine just rolling out of bed and walking across to a hall where the most tantalising spread is laid out. All mine for the asking. Effortless.I’m no longer lonesome on my ownsome. In…
SpaceX is exploring potential mergers with Tesla Inc or artificial intelligence startup xAI, as Elon Musk considers ways to consolidate his growing business empire.The aerospace company has held internal talks about the feasibility of a SpaceX–Tesla merger, an idea that some investors are actively encouraging, reported Bloomberg, citing sources. Separately, SpaceX is also evaluating a…
Stephen Hawking quote of the day Stephen Hawking remains one of the most widely read scientists in the world, not only because of his work on black holes and cosmology, but also because of how he spoke about life. Hawking was diagnosed with motor neurone disease when he was 21 years old. He lived with…
Medical inflation is the most pressing concern at the moment. By Srikanth KandikondaAs India prepares for the Union Budget 2026-27, stakeholders across sectors are sharpening their focus on measures that can strengthen economic resilience and citizen welfare in the coming year. In the healthcare and insurance space, expectations are anchored in a sustained commitment to…
As Ishaan Khatter enjoys a career high with his only theatrical release Homebound being shortlisted for the Oscars, his mother, actor Neelima Azeem, has opened up about how different his journey has been from that of his elder brother, Shahid Kapoor.In a recent interview with Vickey Lalwani, Neelima reflected on the contrasting personalities of her…
The world’s most famous ship, Titanic, could carry roughly 22,000 tonnes of passengers and cargo. Yet, it couldn’t have carried all the gold owned by Indian households. A recent Morgan Stanley report estimates our private gold hoard at 35,000 tonnes – among the world’s biggest. And it keeps growing. Between 2000 and 2025, India’s net…
