Milky Way galaxy (Source: NASA) For decades, the search for extraterrestrial life has revolved around a simple rule: follow the water. If a distant planet has liquid water, and perhaps oxygen, it is flagged as potentially habitable. But new research led by scientists at ETH Zurich suggests that this long-standing strategy may be incomplete. A…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the registration process for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026. The entrance exam is conducted for admission to the four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). Interested candidates can apply online through the official websites — nta.ac.in and exams.nta.nic.in/NCET. The last date to submit the application form is…
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un is reportedly grooming his young daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor. The 13-year-old has made increasingly prominent public appearances, signaling a potential shift in the country’s patriarchal leadership. Intelligence agencies are closely monitoring these developments for clues about the future of the secretive state. In a country where…
Cancer individuals are stepping into a vibrant phase filled with self-assurance and a zest for life. Their mood is elevated, making daily routines feel more effortless and enjoyable. Relationships flourish thanks to heartfelt gestures and attentive listening, deepening bonds with loved ones. Good news, Cancer, you’re in a confident pocket of the week. The Moon…
Mona Singh, who plays Sunny Deol’s wife in Border 2, revealed that the project holds a deeply personal significance for her. Referring to the 1971 India-Pakistan war — the backdrop of the film — Mona said the script of Border 2 “chose” her. She explained that the emotional pull was immediate and undeniable.“I am a…
NEW DELHI: Cabinet is likely to approve over half a dozen infrastructure projects on Friday worth over Rs 40,000 crore, including nearly Rs 19,000 crore road-cum-rail tunnel through Brahmaputra river in poll-bound Assam. This will be one of the biggest govt funded projects in the highway sector.South Block will host the last Cabinet meeting on…
China has intensified efforts to cement its dominance over rare earth metals as the United States moves to build a broad international coalition to secure critical mineral supply chains, official and media reports said.Chinese Premier Li Qiang this week visited Ganzhou in Jiangxi province — one of the world’s largest heavy rare earth production bases…
Image credit: T20 World Cup NEW DELHI: Veteran Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for disobeying an umpire’s instruction during his side’s defeat to South Africa.The incident took place at the start of the 14th over of Afghanistan’s innings, when Nabi became involved in a prolonged argument with…
Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India opted to rest flamboyant opener Abhishek Sharma for their second T20 World Cup 2026 match against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.Abhishek was discharged after spending two days in hospital with a stomach infection, which had left him doubtful for the game. However, the uncertainty around…
Britain’s ambassador to Nato, Angus Lapsley, has triggered a major diplomatic row after he brought his Italian girlfriend into his official residence in Brussels. The woman is nearly half her age and has been identified as Francesca Cortini, an intern, in reports. They met each other at Nato headquarters in Belgium. The couple has now…
