President Mahmud Abbas (file pic) announced the legislative elections after a 20 year freeze Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called legislative elections for November 28, reviving a democratic process that has remained frozen for nearly 20 years.The decree, issued on Thursday, asks Palestinians in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem to vote for…
A new image released by NASA offers a densely packed view of one of the universe’s most massive structures, revealing a crowded gathering of galaxies whose gravity bends and magnifies light from far more distant objects hidden behind it.The photograph, taken by the NASA-led Hubble Space Telescope, centres on the galaxy cluster MACS0329-0211, a vast…
An AI generated image used for representation NEW DELHI: For continuous ‘health monitoring’ of major and extra-long old bridges on NHs, highway owning agencies will now install advanced sensors for quick alert in case of abnormal behaviour so that corrective steps can be taken before any mishap.The road transport ministry has issued a standardised tender…
Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh has remained calm despite social media criticism over his remarks in a viral video involving Tilak Varma, according to Punjab Kings head of sports science Andrew Leipus.Punjab Kings are under pressure after five straight defeats, which have left their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. PBKS must now win their…
Larry Ellison had $5 billion lined up to buy Apple and make Steve Jobs CEO—but Jobs said no Larry Ellison once had the money, the credit, and a fully worked-out plan to buy Apple outright. What he did not have was Steve Jobs’ agreement. The Oracle co-founder revealed in a 2016 USC commencement speech that…
From a light tank built for the Himalayas and a battle-tested artillery gun deployed in Ladakh to laser weapons designed to counter drones, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Larsen & Toubro’s Hazira facility offered a snapshot of India’s rapidly expanding indigenous defence ecosystem. The showcase brought together some of the country’s most ambitious military…
When people think of adorable animals, fish are usually the last creatures that come to mind. But the ocean is home to some surprisingly charming species, with tiny smiling faces, bright colours and quirky features that make them stand out. Some have even become favourites among divers and underwater photographers simply because they look too…
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the admit cards for the UP Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Document Verification (DV) and Physical Standard Test (PST) 2026.Candidates who appeared for the written examination held on March 14 and 15, 2026, and were declared successful can now download their admit cards from the official…
Japanese proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Some sayings survive for hundreds of years not because they sound poetic, but because people keep proving them true generation after generation. Human habits change very slowly. Technology evolves, lifestyles become faster, and priorities shift, but people still struggle with many of the same things their ancestors struggled…
Nomination determines the individual entitled to receive statutory dues and benefits in the event of unforeseen circumstances. (AI image) As India moves towards implementing the four labour codes, pursuant to the notification of the final central rules on 8 May 2026, much of the attention has been on wages, working hours and social security. However,…