News that keep you updated
In April 2029, asteroid Apophis will pass Earth at a distance that sounds almost unreal on paper. About 20,000 miles away from the surface, close enough that it sits inside the region where many satellites already orbit. It is not expected to hit Earth, and NASA has made it clear there is no known risk…
The National Testing Agency has activated the scribe details submission window for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026. The portal, which went live on April 16, will remain accessible until April 21, 11:50 PM. Candidates opting to bring their own scribes must complete…
‘Bhooth Bangla’, the all new horror-comedy directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar in the lead, has begun its box office run on a promising note. Early box office reports indicate that the film is set to register a good start at the ticket windows this weekend, after scoring solid numbers from its paid preview…
Electric car charging cables, though appearing robust, are susceptible to internal damage from bending and kinking. Repeated flexing causes copper wires to fatigue and break, leading to increased electrical resistance and potential overheating. The purchase of an electric car is a future-oriented act, but the act of plugging in each day brings us back down…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu emerged as the top state this year in CBSE class X results with a pass percentage of 99.92, improving on last year’s figure of 99.86%. The nationwide pass percentage was 93.70%.Of the 1,11,603 students who appeared for exams at 1,904 centres in the state, 1,11,509 passed the exam, data released by CBSE…
Today, keep an eye out for hidden tensions and idle chatter, particularly among colleagues or family members. Strive to maintain harmony in your relationships, steering clear of any controversial topics. On the academic front, a tranquil mindset will pave your way to achievement. In your career, be protective of your innovative ideas. Keep your cards…
Is it a publicity stunt? That’s the question techies have been debating since Anthropic announced that they won’t be releasing their “new frontier model” to the public. They’ve given it a wizard name, ‘Mythos’, and said it’s dangerously good at “exploiting software vulnerabilities”. The timing is suspicious, as the company’s in a neck-and-neck race with…
Russia carried out one of the largest attacks on Ukraine so far this year, killing at least 17 people and injuring dozens in an overnight onslaught of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv and other major cities.Ukraine’s air defence said Russia launched in excess of 40 ballistic and cruise missiles as well as more than 650…
Mumbai: In volatile trades on Thursday, sensex opened about 600 points up on peace hopes in West Asia. However, the index gave up the gains by mid-session and closed 123 points (0.2%) down at 77,989 points on the back of profit taking at higher levels. Market players said any confirmation about the next round of…
NEW DELHI: While the Lok Sabha debated three Bills, including a Constitutional amendment Bill, to enable the rollout of women’s reservation in the 2029 general election, the law ministry on Thursday notified April 16, 2026 as the date on which the provisions of the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act 2023 — popularly called…
