Two ancient crocodile cousins, unearthed in New Mexico, offer a rare glimpse into early reptilian evolution. Discovered side-by-side, these 210-million-year-old fossils reveal distinct adaptations for hunting, with one possessing a long snout and the other a powerful bite. This find highlights the diversification of crocodile relatives long before modern species emerged, showcasing a pivotal moment…
NEW DELHI: In solidarity with the Mamata Banerjee-headed Trinamool Congress, opposition parties on Sunday staged a rare walkout from the all-party meeting to protest the govt’s invite to its breakaway faction, even as both warring groups took potshots at one another, foretelling a fiery session of Parliament from Monday.Govt, however, defended its decision, asserting that…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should avoid aggressive interest rate hikes even as high crude oil prices pressure the rupee and inflation, according to Devang Shah, Head of Fixed Income at Axis Asset Management Company. Shah believes sharply tightening monetary policy could hurt India’s growth momentum and create bigger problems for the economy if…
Ankit Nagori-led food services company Curefoods has delayed its planned initial public offering (IPO) amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and is now evaluating a fresh pre-IPO funding round, sources told CNBC-TV18. The news on IPO delayed was first reported by Economic Times. Sources have further told CNBC-TV18 that the company has adopted a…
World Cup debutants Cape Verde scored a second-half equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Uruguay on Sunday in Miami, backing up their shock opening stalemate with Spain. Cape Verde’s forward #26 Helio Varela celebrates. (AFP) Cape Verde took a surprise 21st-minute lead as Kevin Pina scored their first World Cup goal from a free-kick,…
School dropout rates decline significantly in UDISE+ 2025-26 as secondary enrolment and teacher numbers reach new milestones NEW DELHI: The student dropout rate in schools witnessed a sharp and consistent decline across critical learning stages, according to the USIDE 2025-26 report released by the Ministry of Education, even as the student retention rate declined marginally…
Idris Elba is known for his acclaimed roles in television series, including ‘The Wire’ and ‘Luther’, and his dedicated work with young people through various charitable initiatives. Now, the celebrated actor receives one of the highest honours in the United Kingdom as King Charles recognises his outstanding contributions.According to People magazine, King Charles knighted actor…
Mumbai : Health insurance is steadily increasing its dominance in India’s non-life insurance industry, with its share rising to 40.8% in FY26 from 38.6% a year earlier. Health as a segment grew 15.4% to about Rs 1.4 lakh crore, even as the non-life industry grew 9.3%, with total gross direct premium income reaching nearly Rs…
Adinath Kothare and wife Urmila Kanetkar Marathi actors Adinath Kothare and Urmila Kanetkar have announced that they are parting ways after almost 15 years of marriage. The couple took to social media on July 16 to share a joint statement, revealing that the decision was made mutually and amicably. They also reassured everyone that their…
UPPSC Assistant Professor answer key 2026 released The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the question papers and provisional answer keys for the Assistant Professor Recruitment Examination 2025 conducted for Government Degree Colleges in the state.Candidates who appeared for the examination held on May 31, 2026, can now access the question papers and…
