Oil prices surged sharply on Tuesday, with Brent crude climbing above the $110 per barrel mark and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude trading above $100, as supply concerns intensified amid the widening conflict in the Middle East.Brent crude rose $2.26, or about 2 per cent, to $115.04 a barrel in early trade, after hitting…
Scientists have traced hidden pathways through animal evolution by comparing thousands of genomes and following pieces of chromosomes that have survived for hundreds of millions of years. The study examined 5,821 chromosome-scale genomes from 4,454 species across 19 animal phyla, using 29 ancient linkage groups as markers of chromosome history. Every one of the 406…
R Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh, D Gukesh, and Magnus Carlsen (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the 2026 Norway Chess, which is currently in its 14th edition, if someone had told you that halfway down the line, reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh and World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen would be…
Blue Moon is going to be visible tonight, May 31, 2026. This will be a rare celestial event that can be witnessed by the sky watchers. This will be an amazing powerful time, when people can witness the beauty of the Moon and manifest anything whatever they want. Purnima is the most potent time period…
Chaitra Purnima is one of the most days in Hindu religion. The day holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. Purnima falls every month on 15th day of Shukla paksha. This month, Chaitra Purnima is going to occur on the very first day of April i.e., on April 1, 2026. On this auspicious…
The Union Public Service Commission has released the admit cards for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Prelims 2026 on May 15, 2026. Candidates who successfully registered for the examination can now access their e-admit cards through the official UPSC portals.The Commission had earlier indicated that e-admit cards would be issued during the last working day…
As rupee continues to breach multiple record lows, pressure on India’s balance of payments is growing. To protect foreign exchange reserves and help stabilise trade balance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to cut down on gold purchases.But if not buying new gold, could household gold be turned into working capital instead?PM Modi’s call…
In a major shake-up for global oil markets, the United Arab Emirates will withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+ with effect from May 1, AFP reported citing state media on Tuesday.“This decision reflects the UAE’s long-term strategic and economic vision and evolving energy profile,” the official WAM news agency said, AFP quoted.UAE Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed…
Before the red carpets, the award shows, and the blockbuster roles, even the biggest stars had to start somewhere. Hollywood is full of surprising friendships, but some of the most unlikely bonds were forged not on set, but within the four walls of a shared space. From comedy legends bunking together in Chicago to future…
Tom Cruise is reportedly set to take to the skies once again, this time with ‘Top Gun 3’. According to the latest buzz, the actor is poised to secure one of the biggest paydays in Hollywood history as he prepares to reprise his iconic role as Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell in ‘Top Gun 3’.Daily Mail reports…