The prolonged US-Iran conflict has taken a heavy toll on Indian airlines, with around 26,000 international flights cancelled till July 20 as carriers continue to grapple with airspace restrictions across the Middle East.Apart from the large-scale cancellations, airlines have also faced flight diversions and delays, while longer flying routes have increased fuel consumption and operating…
Surplus power generated during solar hours is fed into the grid and drawn back at night NEW DELHI: What do Lucknow, Nagpur, Surat, Varanasi and Ernakulam districts have in common? These smaller urban centres are contributing to the country’s energy transition, with a growing number of households opting for rooftop solar systems to meet their…
Oscar winner Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct by four women over alleged encounters when they were teenagers in BBC documentary Trigger warning: This story includes allegations of sexual assault, grooming, and sexually explicit content involving teenagers. Some readers may find the material disturbing.Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto has been…
AI-linked stocks have faced sustained selling pressure in recent weeks amid concerns that valuations had risen too rapidly. US stock market today: Wall Street rebounded on Monday as shares of chipmakers and other companies that have benefited from the artificial intelligence boom recovered after recent sharp declines.The S&P 500 advanced 0.6%, following its first weekly…
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 application deadline extended to August 21 for 734 vacancies across Himachal Pradesh HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has extended the last date to submit Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for the HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates can now apply for 734 Police…
The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, is likely to announce the Plus One (Class 11) Result 2026 on July 15 after a delay caused by rescheduled Gulf-region examinations. Students can check their results online using their registration number and date of birth. Those failing to meet the qualifying criteria can appear for the…
Sivakarthikeyan’s latest social media post is the talk of the town as he shared a set of breathtaking pictures from Ooty. The actor was calm, enjoying the scenic location, surrounded by mist-covered hills and greenery.“A pause. A breeze,” he wrote. A little peace. Sivakarthikeyan did not mention if he was on a personal trip or…
A viral video shows a tourist arguing with security personnel at a Kargil checkpoint SRINAGAR: A retired Army officer has hit out at the female tourist whose “We are Gen-Z and we won’t tolerate this nonsense” rant at a Kargil checkpoint went viral, saying her behaviour had unfairly portrayed the younger generation and created a…
Representation of fluorescent dye tracing the hidden underground water pathways of Mammoth Cave’s aquifer. Image Credits ChatGPT. Rain that falls miles beyond the national park can sink into the ground through sinkholes, travel through hidden underground passages and eventually emerge within the Mammoth Cave system. A major groundwater-tracing programme helped scientists uncover this hidden connection,…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House in November 2025. (Image credit: White House) The United States and Saudi Arabia’s new nuclear cooperation agreement has rewritten a fresh chapter in the Middle East’s already volatile security landscape. Signed in Washington by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin…
