India delivered a standout performance at the AESF-sanctioned Pokémon UNITE Asia International Tournament, finishing runners-up after an impressive campaign in a competition featuring 11 national teams from across Asia. Team India finishes second among 11 Asian nations at AESF Pokémon UNITE Event. The closed international tournament, sanctioned by the Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF), featured…
Robert A. Heinlein (Image: Wikipedia) History is full of confident predictions that turned out to be spectacularly wrong. Flight was impossible, right up until two bicycle makers got a machine off the ground. Reaching the moon was a fantasy, right up until a man stepped onto it. The science fiction writer Robert A. Heinlein captured…
The University of Delhi has commenced the second phase of postgraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session, allocating nearly 3,000 additional seats through CSAS-PG. Students offered seats must complete acceptance and fee payment within the announced deadlines. Admission statistics from the first round also reveal significant student engagement, with many opting to secure or upgrade…
A.R. Rahman’s nephew and National Award-winning composer G.V. Prakash Kumar is making his full-fledged Hindi debut with Aanand L Rai’s ‘Nayi Naveli’, starring Yami Gautam. The composer, known for over 120 Tamil and Telugu films, says language is no barrier for him. After making his mark as a composer across Tamil and Telugu cinema, G….
Shares of Tech Mahindra Ltd. declined on Tuesday, June 23, as brokerage firm Citi remained cautious on the stock. Citi has a “sell” rating on Tech Mahindra with a price target of ₹1,275 per share, a downside of 11% from its previous closing price. The brokerage said Tech Mahindra’s management reiterated better-than–industry growth and a…
Skoda Auto India commenced bookings for the new Kodiaq RS yesterday, June 23, 2026. The limited-run performance SUV quickly attracted strong interest from enthusiasts across the country. And now, the company has announced that all 50 units allocated for India were sold out in just six minutes of bookings opening. With all 50 units now…
A Chinese J-10 fighter aircraft rolls out of an hangar. (Image credit: Chinese military) The Bangladeshi Air Force (BAF) is expected to acquire 24 J-10CE fighter aircraft from China. If concluded, this would be a major defence deal, not only for Bangladesh, but also for China, as this would be the second such deal for…
UP NEET aspirant dies by suicide NEW DELHI: A 19-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide in Uttar Pradesh days after appearing for the NEET re-test. Police said she had been struggling with stress related to the examination.The deceased, identified as Chanchal Bharti from Chaupariya Kanchanpura village, had appeared for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)…
Etihad Rail passenger services finally launch on June 30 / Image: @thenationalnews After years of anticipation, the UAE’s national railway project is finally preparing to welcome passengers.Etihad Rail has confirmed that the introductory phase of its passenger train service will begin on June 30, marking a major milestone for one of the country’s most ambitious…
There are two clear headlines that have shaped up in the last few hours. First, tech giant Meta is investing $900 million (that’s around ₹8,550 crore) in Indian fintech CRED. Secondly, Kunal Shah, the founder and CEO of CRED, will now transition to become the next Head of WhatsApp. I’m more interested in interpreting the…
