Engineers have reportedly developed a new solar panel design inspired by the hexagonal honeycomb built by bees, offering a potential solution to one of the technology’s biggest limitations. Conventional solar panels lose a significant amount of energy when sunlight strikes them at an angle, as much of the light is reflected away instead of being…
JP Nadda reviews preparedness for NEET UG counselling 2026 NEW DELHI: In a major reform, the Centre has introduced one-time physical reporting for NEET-UG counselling, ending repeated visits to allotted medical colleges for candidates seeking a seat upgrade.Aspirants allotted a seat in the first or second round can now complete subsequent reporting and document verification…
Indian Cobra is perhaps the most iconic snake of India. It is easily recognisable by its hood and “spectacle” marking. The species thrive in a wide variety of landscapes including dense forests, wetlands and agricultural fields. Where to spot: It is more likely to see cobras across northern, central, and southern India at places including…
NEW DELHI: Four minor boys have been arrested for allegedly attacking a catering staff member after he refused to serve them mutton at a wedding feast in Odisha’s Balasore district, police said on Sunday.The incident took place on the night of June 24 in Athantar village under the Remuna police station limits but came to…
US President Donald Trump and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (from left) I Credits: X/@GENTomSGates83 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s last-minute scramble onto Air Force One in Alaska was supposed to signal a thaw. Two days later, as Donald Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi Jinping wrapped up, the Nvidia chief was flying home with the same problem…
NEW DELHI: Booking train tickets through the IRCTC website is set to become faster and hassle-free. Railways Friday said the beta version of the revamped IRCTC website will be launched soon, offering a clutter-free interface without unnecessary captchas, pop-ups, flashing graphics or other distractions.In a statement, the Railway Board said improvements in the site’s beta…
Harsh was the nephew (bhanja) of former MLC and BJP leader Manoj Kumar Singh. Patna: A road rage incident turned violent in Siwan district on Wednesday evening when a youth, Harsh Kumar Singh, 28, was shot dead, while his father was seriously injured. The incident took place near Laxmipur-Andar Dhala overbridge in the Town police…
Tom Brady has been drawn into the ongoing Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini controversy after a 2020 report resurfaced. The report claimed the Tennessee Titans were not interested in signing Brady, instead backing Ryan Tannehill. Now, amid renewed scrutiny, questions are emerging about whether that narrative reflected reality or served a strategic purpose at the…
NEW DELHI: “Save me, they are beating me,” 25-year-old Veena Kumari allegedly told her elder sister during a phone call on May 18, minutes before she fell from the terrace of her home in west Delhi’s Dasghara village and died. Her family has alleged that years of dowry-related harassment, repeated assaults and humiliation over inadequate…
A dramatic public rift appeared to open between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Trump announced a unilateral ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah while Netanyahu swiftly issued a statement vowing to strike Beirut if attacks on northern Israel continue.Trump claimed on Truth Social that he had a “very productive…