Centre has urged states and Union territories to step up efforts to counter rumours around LPG supply, warning that inadequate public communication is contributing to unnecessary concern and panic buying in some areas. In a letter addressed to chief secretaries, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas said that at present, only 17 states and…
A sequel to Kangana Ranaut‘s ‘Queen’ is in the works. The makers have roped in the original director, Vikas Bahl, to helm the project. And as per the latest development, the producers have a tentative title of the movie in their mind. Let’s learn more about it. Makers decide the title of the ‘Queen’ sequel,…
With the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 set to be held on May 24, the Commission has issued a strict advisory for candidates appearing across the country. From mandatory admit cards and original ID proofs to bans on electronic gadgets and late entry, aspirants have been asked to follow every instruction carefully to avoid…
The Cabinet on Saturday approved a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central government employees, as per sources.This comes amid wider demands from employee bodies for major changes in pay structure under the proposed 8th Pay Commission.In its memorandum, the National Council-Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM) has sought a higher fitment factor of…
What if food scraps, discarded branches and seashells could help produce drinking water from the air? Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a new class of biomass-based hydrogels that can capture atmospheric moisture and release it as clean water using relatively mild heat. The approach, described in the peer-reviewed journal Advanced…
Oil prices edged higher on Thursday as continuous supply disruptions due to the Iran conflict raised concerns over tightening fuel reserves across the globe. Benchmark oil prices traded marginally higher, with WTI Crude rising 0.58% to $98.83 a barrel and Brent Crude gaining 0.44% to $105.5 a barrel.The recovery comes after a sharp decline on…
The United India Insurance Company Limited (UIIC) is expected to release the notification for Administrative Officer (AO) Recruitment 2026 soon. Once released, interested candidates will be able to apply online through the official website, uiic.co.in.The recruitment drive will be conducted for Administrative Officer (Scale I) – Generalists posts. The selection process will include an online…
Electra takes a different approach to hybrid aviation. Instead of a traditional engine operating the propellers, the aircraft has a gas-powered generator in the nose. (Image: MIT News) A class project at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2017 studied a new type of aircraft; now, it has ballooned into a $850 million Ohio…
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap lauded Mrunal Thakur as an exceptionally authentic performer, highlighting her profound emotional connection and ability to convey feelings through her eyes. Kashyap believes she underestimates her talent and hinted at a future project where she can explore a more uninhibited role, potentially allowing her to ‘let loose and abuse’. Read on to…
NASA is preparing to reveal more details about its long-term Moon Base strategy, and the timing feels important. Space agencies around the world are racing towards the Moon again, private companies are joining the push, and interest in lunar exploration seems bigger than it has been in decades. On May 26, the agency will host…