Neha Byadwal’s path to becoming an IAS officer highlights the power of perseverance. Despite facing repeated setbacks in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, she continued refining her preparation instead of giving up. Her determination paid off when she secured AIR 569 in the 2021 examination at just 24, proving that resilience and consistency can turn…
Prince Harry shared a light-hearted moment after a playful goat unexpectedly jumped onto him during a charity festival in the UK.Image credit (Instagram) Prince Harry experienced an unexpected moment during a goat yoga session at a charity event in the United Kingdom. The Duke of Sussex encountered an amusing mishap when one of the animals…
In the current trading session, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd surged to a last traded price of 2121.8, marking a strong gain of 2.55%. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd advanced 1.07% to 573.75, while HCL Technologies Ltd and Oil & Natural Gas Corpn Ltd both rose 0.88%, closing at 1174.4 and 247.11, respectively. Interglobe Aviation Ltd…
Public and private sector banks in India will remain closed for four days this week between July 13 and July 19, 2026. The closure is linked to regional festivals and observances across different parts of the country and varies from state to state. Customers planning to visit branches this week are advised to check the…
Mercedes-Benz India has announced that it will launch the new Mercedes-AMG E 53 PHEV in the Indian market on July 23, 2026. The E 53 nameplate has made its way back to India, returning as a plug-in hybrid sedan after its previous stint in the market as a Cabriolet. Pre-bookings are expected to begin soon,…
Rupee began the week on a negative note, falling 39 paise against the US dollar as soaring crude oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East dampened sentiment. The domestic currency opened at 95.72 against the greenback in the interbank foreign exchange market on Monday. The currency further weakened to 95.77, compared with Friday’s…
“I’ve never experienced anything like this. The images are still burned into my mind.” For Laotian tourist Kan Kutirat, the horror unfolded in minutes as flames and thick smoke engulfed a packed Bangkok pub. He managed to carry one woman to safety and later wrote on Facebook: “I could only get one person out. I…
Indian markets started the week with a sharp decline amid fresh geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, consequently contributing to rising crude oil prices. The negative momentum follows a sharp escalation in the Middle East after the collapse of the hard-won United States-Iran ceasefire, an event that instantly disrupted crucial global energy corridors. (REUTERS/Representational)…
The FIFA World Cup has entered its defining phase, and so has the race to be recognised as the tournament’s standout performer. With the quarterfinals now complete, FIFA‘s latest Power Rankings have undergone their biggest shake-up yet, and the biggest casualty is Argentina captain Lionel Messi. Lionel Messi looks on during the FIFA World Cup…
IIIT Hyderabad celebrates 25th convocation as 526 students graduate from diverse programmes NEW DELHI: The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad) celebrated its 25th convocation on July 11, 2026, with 526 students graduating across undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes. The ceremony marked another milestone in the institute’s journey, which began with its first…
