Pete Hegseth has apparently declared a war on beards US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was reportedly frustrated to find multiple sailors sporting beards during a visit to a Navy ship last month, prompting a push from Pentagon leadership to enforce stricter grooming standards even as US-Iran tensions escalated.Hegseth left the ship wondering whether the Pentagon…
Taxpayers should retain rent receipts, lease agreements, proof of rent payments, and other supporting documents. (AI image) ITR filing FY 2025-26: If you opt for the old income tax regime while filing your tax return, chances are that you avail the benefit of House Rent Allowance (HRA). This is a popular exemption available for taxpayers,…
US navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter (File photo) A US navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea Tuesday, with one crew member still missing as search operations continue, the US naval forces central command (NAVCENT) said.In a statement posted on X, NAVCENT said the incident took place at…
Amid the ongoing stalemate over US-Iran deal, credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings on Wednesday said Indian banks are among the more exposed lenders in the Asia-Pacific region to risks arising from the ongoing Middle East crisis because of India’s heavy dependence on energy imports from the region, PTI reported.The ratings agency said sustained high oil…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for May 18, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma in viral video Kolkata: EC’s police observer Ajay Pal Sharma sparked a controversy after a viral video showed him warning the family of TMC’s Bhangor candidate Jahangir Khan during a Monday raid, accompanied by CAPF personnel. In the clip, he is heard saying, “Jahangir’s family members are standing here; tell…
India’s industrial production grew 4.9 per cent in April 2026, driven by a strong performance in the manufacturing sector, according to the first release of the revised Index of Industrial Production (IIP) series with base year 2022-23.The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Monday launched the new IIP series, replacing the 2011-12 base…
James Clerk Maxwell (Image: Wikipedia) In 1928, a Scottish farmer named Hugh Fleming noticed something unusual in his laboratory. A dish containing bacteria had been contaminated by mould. Normally, that would have been a reason to throw it away and start again.Instead, he stopped and looked more closely.The scientist, better known to history as Alexander…
Ukraine has launched a 40-day campaign to intensify pressure on Russia through a sustained wave of long-range drone strikes targeting strategic infrastructure deep inside Russian territory, marking a significant shift in Kyiv’s military strategy.Announcing the campaign, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had approved a fixed-duration operation aimed at increasing pressure on Moscow to end…
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has picked State Bank of India (SBI), and Bharat Electronics as the top stocks to buy for the week starting June 22, 2026. Target prices and upside targets have been given: Name CMP TP Upside SBI 1043 1300 25%…