US, Iran and Oman near interim deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz. Trump warns Tehran to reach a deal soon. US president Donald Trump has signalled that a possible breakthrough in talks with Iran could come within 48 hours, while warning Tehran that the Strait of Hormuz must reopen “very soon” as part of a…
A breakthrough in plant science has validated Charles Darwin’s historic conjecture surrounding carnivorous Saxifraga species. Researchers discovered that these plants ensnare small gnats with sticky hairs, emitting fragrances that lure their prey. Chemical tests confirmed that insects provide essential nutrients upon capture, as showcased by isotope labeling. This pivotal finding sheds light on the complex…
Imagine you have been waiting for a text for months, and you finally receive it. Yes, the excitement is real, and that’s exactly what happened to Indian musician Darshan Magdum, whose long visa wait had kept him away from his bandmates in the US-based boy band Boy Throb. The wait is now finally over! Darshan…
Experts in astrology recommend that individuals refrain from disclosing their future aspirations to protect them from negative vibes. Financial matters and personal relationships are best kept under wraps as well. When it comes to sharing acts of kindness or spiritual endeavors, selective disclosure enhances their impact. Personal shortcomings and family disagreements should be addressed only…
TN 10th supplementary result 2026 releasing today The Directorate of Government Examination, Tamil Nadu, will announce the TN 10th supplementary result 2026 today, August 5, 2026. Once it’s out, students will be able to check their TN SSLC supply result online using their registration number and date of birth.The result link had actually been activated…
Australia to skip practice matches ahead of 2027 BGT (Image: ICC) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has revealed that his side will not play any practice matches before the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India, opting instead for an extended training camp tailored to Indian conditions.The five-Test series, scheduled from January 21 to March 3, 2027,…
Maharashtra has banned unstandardised paneer statewide for one year. MUMBAI: Maharashtra has imposed an immediate one-year statewide ban on the manufacture, distribution and sale of all unstandardised analogue and non-dairy paneer, citing serious public health concerns and widespread consumer deception.The ban also applies to hotels, caterers, restaurants and other eateries, making it illegal to manufacture,…
New Delhi: Delhi High Court has expressed concern over the “uninhabitable” condition of thousands of flats constructed in the capital under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) incurring an expenditure of Rs 2,000 crore.A bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia observed that although JNNURM was a scheme to alleviate…
CHENNAI: Finance Minister N Marie Wilson on Wednesday said the TVK government has introduced major reforms in public procurement through an open tender system, ending cartelisation and improving transparency in government contracts. The move will strengthen Tamil Nadu’s finances by ensuring that tender money no longer flows to a select few, he said.Presenting the 2026-27…
Ahmedabad: Experts from fields including defence, quantum technology, cybersecurity and critical minerals examined the impact of evolving geopolitical dynamics on technology in the Indian context at a conference jointly organised by Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), Gandhinagar, and the Deccan Centre for International Relations, Chennai, on Tuesday.Participants broadly agreed that the current global environment, marked by…
