Elon Musk’s SpaceX postponed the launch of its upgraded Starship megarocket on Thursday after multiple countdown stops-and-starts forced the company to call off the highly anticipated test flight.The company is now eyeing Friday for another take-off attempt of the third-generation Starship rocket, company spokesperson Dan Huot said during the launch livestream.After several rounds of stopping…
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has warned against comparing Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with Sachin Tendulkar, saying the teenager will face different challenges in his career.Playing for Rajasthan Royals in Indian Premier League 2026, the left-handed opener has scored 579 runs in 13 matches and is currently leading the run-scoring charts with a strike…
Yuzvendra Chahal (BCCI/IL Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal recently opened up about life after quitting alcohol. The leg-spinner spoke to India women’s cricketer Harleen Deol on an episode of the Kandid with Kings podcast, released on the official Punjab Kings YouTube channel. In the candid chat, Chahal discussed stepping away from…
Jimmy Butler lands in the Golden State Warriors (Image via AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Within the NBA in 2026, there are plenty of recognizable names, and one of the most popular and well-paid is Jimmy Butler! The Golden State Warriors old timer goes on to accumulate his wealth from his massive contracts in the N.B.A., big…
Taylor Swift has been pulled into fresh online controversy after viral rumors linked her to Blake Lively’s ongoing legal dispute with Justin Baldoni. Unverified claims and alleged leaked texts fueled blackmail speculation across social media. The drama comes as fans continue discussing Swift’s future with Travis Kelce and possible wedding plans. While no court documents…
KOLKATA: The state govt has made it mandatory for all 4.8 lakh students studying in 614 recognised madrasas in the state to sing ‘Vande Mataram’ during assembly prayers. The madrasas, now closed for summer vacation, will follow the instruction immediately after the classes resume.In the order, signed by the director of madrasa education, the order…
NTA told a parliamentary committee on Thursday that it was looking at phasing out reliance on test-delivery agencies by developing in-house capabilities – covering both software and hardware – to tighten the circle with access to the question-setting process, minimising possibility of malpractices. Higher education secretary Vineet Joshi and NTA director general Abhishek Singh briefed…
FALTA/KOLKATA: Bengal’s Falta assembly constituency clocked a high 87.9% turnout (till 8pm) in Thursday’s repoll as voters, guarded by heavy CAPF deployment, spoke of casting ballots “without fear” for the first time in years, while TMC flags all but disappeared after party candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from the contest 48 hours before voting.Polling remained peaceful,…
Carlos Alcaraz (Image Via Getty) Carlos Alcaraz is now one of the biggest names in world tennis. The Spanish star became even more popular after winning the 2026 Australian Open and completing his Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old. Fans are now searching for Carlos Alcaraz’s net worth, salary, endorsements, and luxury lifestyle….
NEW DELHI: Govt is staring at a major shortage of bitumen due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, which is set to impact construction and maintenance of tar roads. While the price of VG-40 – the most commonly used grade of bitumen – has almost doubled since the conflict began, its availability has plummeted compared…