A 140-foot asteroid, named 2007 EG, is expected to pass relatively close to Earth today. NASA and astronomers worldwide confirm the space rock poses no immediate threat, but its flyby is being closely monitored. The asteroid travels at roughly 17,379 miles per hour and belongs to the Aten group of near-Earth objects, which are known…
Jairam Ramesh (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Election Commission will hold a press conference at 4 pm to announce the schedule for the general elections to the legislative assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The terms of these assemblies are set to end on different dates in May and June.Ahead of the…
Pakistan said on Sunday that its forces carried out strikes on military facilities and “terrorist hideouts” in southern Afghanistan, in the latest escalation between Islamabad and the Taliban administration.Security sources cited by AFP said Pakistani troops targeted and “effectively destroyed technical support infrastructure and equipment storage facility in Kandahar,” the southern Afghan city that hosts…
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned aggressive sellers in Indian equities in March, pulling out Rs 52,704 crore (around USD 5.73 billion) from the cash market in the first fortnight of the month. The withdrawals come amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the weakening of the rupee and growing concerns over the impact of elevated crude…
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Live Score, 3rd ODI: Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi won the toss and opted to field against Bangladesh in the ongoing contest, citing conditions and possible weather interruptions as key factors behind the decision. “We [will] bowl first. Actually, also as a pre-game thing in the team, two players were injured, Shamyl Hussain…
SBI SCO recruitment 2026 last date today to apply for 116 AVP and Deputy Manager posts SBI SCO recruitment 2026: The State Bank of India has invited online applications for Specialist Cadre Officers under its latest recruitment notification. The recruitment has been announced through Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2025-26/27 for appointments on both regular and contract basis.Eligible…
Oscars 2026 security is unprecedented, with extensive barricades, over 1,000 law enforcement officials, SWAT teams, and rooftop snipers. The FBI is leveraging AI surveillance for enhanced safety. Executive producer Raj Kapoor emphasized a collaborative effort with law enforcement to ensure everyone feels protected and welcome, highlighting meticulous planning for the event’s smooth operation. While award…
India’s Sanju Samson (C) celebrates with his coach Gautam Gambhir (L) after their team’s win in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup final match against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026. (AFP) Gautam Gambhir has revealed that the decision to bring Sanju Samson back into India’s…
NEW DELHI: Activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday after spending nearly six months in detention, with his wife Geetanjali J Angmo describing the moment as the end of a long and exhausting ordeal for their family.In a message posted on X shortly after his release, Angmo wrote about…
Loud explosions were heard in parts of Dubai on Sunday while Iran claimed it launched attacks at the UAE’s al-Dhafra airbase. Meanwhile, several drones struck Kuwait International Airport and damaged its radar system, though authorities said no one was injured, according to AFP.Al Jazeera reported that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it fired…
