US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that American forces will destroy “one bridge or power plant” in Iran every time Tehran fires at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the targets would include locations next to or within the capital city of Tehran.“From this point forward,…
September 2026 school holidays: Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi and regional breaks explained. (PTI Photo) September school holidays 2026: Schools across India will observe several festival-linked and regional holidays in September 2026. While some holidays are observed across multiple states, others are linked to local festivals, religious occasions or state-specific commemorative days.The exact holiday schedule can differ…
Government weighs higher FDI approval limit to ease investment process (representative image) The government is considering raising the threshold for foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals requiring approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) to Rs 15,000 crore from the current Rs 5,000 crore, in a move aimed at further improving India’s investment climate,…
Wilt Chamberlain built his custom Bel-Air estate The custom-built Bel-Air home originally created for basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain has sold for about $9.7 million (£7.6 million), ending years of attempts to sell the large property at a much lower price than its original asking price. According to real estate records published by Mansion Global and…
MUMBAI: The much-awaited NSE IPO will open on Sept 17 and close on Sept 21 with the listing slotted for Sept 24, the bourse said on Friday. With some of the existing shareholders together selling a 5.1% stake in the country’s largest stock exchange, at the upper end of the Rs 1,700-1,785/share price band, the…
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage Nigel Farage’s decision to resign as MP for Clacton and immediately seek re-election has triggered an extraordinary political row, with Labour, the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and several other parties refusing to contest what they have branded a “fake” by-election.The controversy has also disrupted Reform UK’s campaign in the high-stakes Greater…
NEET UG counselling 2026 schedule out The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the schedule for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) Counselling 2026. Eligible candidates can register online from August 5 through the official MCC counselling portal. The counselling process will be held for admission to Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of…
Ahead of Guru Pornima 2026, Lets meet ‘Jana Nayagan’ star Thalapathy Vijay’s best teacher and mentor characters on screen On the occasion of Guru Purnima, the focus turns to teachers, mentors and guides who shape lives through knowledge, compassion and encouragement. In cinema, over the years, Thalapathy Vijay has portrayed several such characters on screen….
Bombardier beetles possess a unique defense mechanism involving explosive chemical sprays. These insects mix chemicals to create a hot, noxious spray for protection. Their specialized internal structures allow them to survive these powerful self-inflicted explosions. Bombardier beetles can fire their chemical bombs multiple times before needing to escape. These fascinating insects have evolved remarkable adaptations…
Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya Hard-hitting batter Deepak Hooda is set to return to his home team Baroda in domestic cricket five years after moving to Rajasthan.“Yes, Deepak is coming back to Baroda. He and Krunal (Pandya) have spoken to each other. Everything is sorted between them,” Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) CEO Snehal Parikh confirmed to…
