India’s Smartphone Exports Surge to $13.4 Billion in H1 FY26 Driven by iPhone Production India’s smartphone market has stumbled into its weakest start in six years, with shipments falling 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, according to Counterpoint Research. The drop isn’t dramatic on paper—but the reasons behind it point to a deeper…
Nasa heliophysics spacecraft observed the destruction of comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) during its close approach to the Sun on April 4, according to data from SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory), a joint Nasa–ESA mission, along with Nasa’s STEREO and PUNCH spacecraft. The comet passed at a distance roughly twice that between the Earth and the…
The naming of Sonselasuchus cedrus represents scientific findings that shed light on the diversification of reptiles belonging to the crocodile lineage in the Late Triassic Era, which occurred approximately 215 million years ago. Fossils of Sonselasuchus cedrus have been found in the Chinle Formation of Arizona and studied in depth by scientists who used specimens…
Prabhsimran Singh has been part of Punjab Kings, earlier Kings XI Punjab, since 2019, when the IPL franchise splurged Rs 4.8 crore on the youngster. Over the last few seasons, the hard-hitting batter has found consistency, with Ricky Ponting playing a big role in it. NEW DELHI: On Thursday evening, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer…
We talk about air pollution and health in broad strokes. It causes lung damage. It worsens asthma. It’s bad for the heart. We’ve heard it so many times it barely registers anymore. But a new study published in the journal GeroScience is asking a different, more unsettling question, not just whether dirty air makes you…
Virat Kohli’s instagram ‘like’ sparks meme storm Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has once again found himself trending off the field after his social media activity triggered a fresh wave of memes online. Kohli allegedly “liked” an Instagram post featuring a German-South African influencer, identified as LizLaz, which was quickly spotted by fans. Within minutes,…
Thalapathy Vijay’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’ faced a major leak before its release, with initial clips followed by a full movie download. Following widespread condemnation and legal action, the Madras High Court ordered a ban on illegal circulation. Police investigations revealed the leak originated from the editing room, leading to arrests and a warning against piracy….
By M K Stalin (Chief minister of Tamil Nadu)Delimitation is not a mechanical exercise in arithmetic. It must reconcile the equality of citizens with the dignity of states and preserve the delicate federal equilibrium of a diverse Union. The moment calls for deliberation, not haste. “In the legislature, promptitude of decision is oftener an evil…
Workers protest outside a private company near Sector 8 Jama Masjid demanding salary hike. NOIDA: Workers staged a fresh protest outside a private company near Sector 8 Jama Masjid, demanding a salary hike on Friday. Police reached the spot and were seen trying to pacify the agitating workers. Meanwhile, Noida Police on Thursday claimed that…
US naval blockade: What’s on the menu for sailors, Marines onboard warships; new pictures surface Families of US service members deployed on warships in the Middle East say their loved ones are going hungry, with limited food supplies and poor-quality meals aboard vessels enforcing the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.Photographs shared by service members…