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NASA’s Space Umbrella Project: Earth’s magnetic field vs. solar winds (Image source: NASA) There is a constant outward flow of charged particles from the Sun. This flow, known as the solar wind, moves across space and reaches Earth every day. When it arrives, it meets the planet’s magnetic field, an invisible region that bends and…
New Delhi: Domestic industry and experts saw some relief in the US Supreme Court striking down Trump’s tariffs and argued that it may help India negotiate a better deal.While US President Donald Trump had imposed 50% tariffs on Indian exports, the 25% penal tariffs have been done away with. With the interim agreement finalised, the…
Passengers flying within India will be able to choose a larger share of seats without paying extra from April 20, after aviation regulator DGCA directed airlines to offer at least 60 per cent of seats on every flight free of charge.The move follows concerns over airlines charging steep fees for seat selection, with the civil…
The State Bank of India (SBI) has begun the registration process for the recruitment of 2,050 Circle Based Officers (CBO). Interested candidates can apply online from today, January 29, 2026. The registration process will continue until February 18, 2026. The recruitment process is to fill officer posts in different SBI branches. This is a great…
The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has climbed to more than 3,000, marking the country’s deadliest unrest in decades, rights activists said on Saturday.The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said it had verified 3,090 deaths, including 2,885 protesters, Reuters reported. Residents said a sweeping crackdown appeared to have largely quelled demonstrations…
Driving the newsThe MGNREGA – a flagship UPA-era program that guaranteed 100 days of wage employment to rural households – has been replaced by the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G Act.Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan framed it as a bold leap forward: “This is a far better scheme…
In Lakeville, Minnesota, a Hampton Inn has sparked controversy after its new Indian ownership turned away reservations from ICE and DHS agents, allegedly guided by a principle of non-cooperation with immigration enforcement. While Hilton clarified that such actions do not align with the company’s ethos, both the hotel management and Hilton expressed regret and reaffirmed…
Indian IT stocks had already experienced a notable drop earlier this year. (AI image) Indian IT shares tank! Shares of Indian IT companies dropped by as much as 6% on Tuesday after fresh artificial intelligence announcements from global chipmaker Nvidia, which reignited concerns about AI-driven disruption in the technology services sector. Investor caution also remained…
NEW DELHI: Defending champions India will walk into the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as firm favourites, and few voices carry more weight on the subject than Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The former India captain, who famously led the side to the inaugural T20 World Cup title in 2007, believes the hosts have all the…
AI image for representation. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) reportedly deployed a classified tool known as “Ghost Murmur” to locate a stranded US airman in Iran, marking what is believed to be its first operational use in the field.The system was deployed after a US F-15 aircraft was shot down in southern Iran, leaving one…
