Mumbai: The execution of the peace deal in West Asia, between US and Iran, lifted sensex on Tuesday, its fourth consecutive session of gains. The index closed 544 points up at 76,808 points. Dipping crude oil prices—as there are strong expectations that energy supply chains in the Persian Gulf region will be restored soon—was one…
Nearly four lakh candidates are awaiting the declaration of the UP BEd JEE 2026 results by Bundelkhand University, Jhansi. The results will provide detailed scorecards, including marks and merit ranks, and will set the stage for the state’s centralised counselling process. The outcome will play a crucial role in determining admissions to BEd colleges across…
Arab scholar Ibn al-Haytham (Image: Wikipedia) Several years ago, a historian working through a collection of old documents noticed something strange. The same story appeared in book after book, article after article. It had been repeated so often that nobody seemed to question it anymore. Yet when he traced the claim back to its original…
The Arctic does not often give up its secrets quickly. Ice, distance, and long stretches of darkness have a way of preserving stories that would disappear elsewhere. As reported by The New York Times, in 2007, one such story surfaced from the body of a bowhead whale harvested during a subsistence hunt in Alaska. Hidden…
Maruti Suzuki has announced the prices of the WagonR Flex Fuel in India, making it the country’s first mass-market passenger vehicle capable of running on higher ethanol blends. The hatchback has been priced at Rs 7.24 lakh, ex-showroom, and was recently showcased in production-ready form before its price announcement.Based on the top-spec WagonR ZXi+ variant,…
Jewish proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Some proverbs explain themselves immediately. Then some make a person stop and think. This Jewish saying belongs to the second kind.“It is better to be the tail of the lion than the head of the fox.”At first, it sounds backwards. Most people would rather be…
Harley-Davidson has increased prices across the X440 range, with the Vivid, S and T variants all receiving revised pricing. The extent of the hike varies by variant, with the T registering the biggest increase. Launched in December 2025 as the latest addition to the lineup, the X440 T is also undergoing its first price revision….
NEW DELHI: CERT-In has issued new cybersecurity guidelines that will require technology vendors to adopt AI-assisted security testing, disclose critical vulnerabilities immediately and significantly accelerate patch deployment across India’s digital ecosystem.The framework applies to OEMs, software vendors, cloud service providers, managed service providers and other technology suppliers operating in the country. The move comes as…
Quote of the day by Alexander Fleming (Image source: Wikipedia) There is an old joke among travellers that the best part of many journeys is the bit that was never in the guidebook. Ask people about memorable holidays and they rarely begin with airport schedules or hotel reservations. Instead, they talk about the small café…
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will close the online application process for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment under CEN 01/2026 today, June 14, 2026. Candidates who have not yet submitted their applications can complete the registration process through the official portal before the deadline.The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill a total of 11,127…