Jim Whittaker, the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest and a central figure in popularising modern mountaineering, has died at the age of 97. His life combined high-risk exploration with business leadership and environmental advocacy, leaving a lasting impact on outdoor culture. The Everest climb that made history On May 1, 1963,…
In the upcoming week, the area around the weekly low of 148,000 is expected to act as a key support zone. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Both gold and silver prices are seeing some bullish bias and are likely to see a steady rise in the coming days, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head…
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill found himself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons despite leading Gujarat Titans to a dramatic one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, as the skipper was fined Rs 12 lakh for a slow over-rate.The penalty came after Gujarat Titans secured their…
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Government of India, has announced a major recruitment drive for technical positions across its mines and establishments. The notification invites online applications for 1,055 posts, including Mining Sirdar, Dy Surveyor, and Assistant Foreman (Electrical). With all positions offered under T&S Grade-C and…
I first saw the Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 towards the latter half of 2024, and I’ll be honest: I was curious, but also slightly skeptical. A Royal Enfield without the thump? That felt odd. Fast forward to now, and I finally got some proper seat time on it. We recently got the opportunity to…
In Hollywood, you hear a lot about overnight success stories. But turns out, most of that is just the surface-level hype. Patrick Ball’s journey is nothing like that. He spent years hustling before anyone paid attention. Now, thanks to his role on ‘The Pitt’, he’s finally in the spotlight. And now that he’s got a…
NEW DELHI: Union minister for petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Singh Puri will visit Qatar on April 9-10, amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and concerns over global energy supplies, reported ANI.The visit comes after a two-week ceasefire was announced between the US and Iran. The region remains volatile due to the evolving situation…
State elections 2026 top developments: BJP eyes third term in Assam, NDA-INDIA face-off in Puducherry and a three-way contest in Kerala NEW DELHI: Voting began across Kerala, Assam and Puducherry on Thursday, with early turnout figures till 9 am indicating steady participation. According to the Election Commission of India, Kerala recorded 16.23% turnout, Assam 17.87%,…
KKR vs LSG at Eden Gardens The much-anticipated IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens is expected to go ahead without major interruptions, despite heavy rain earlier in the day.Kolkata witnessed intense showers and dark clouds during the morning, prompting a yellow alert for thunderstorms. However, conditions are…
AP ECET 2026 hall ticket: The Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University Anantapur (JNTU Anantapur) has released the Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET) 2026 admit card today. Candidates who registered for the exam can now download their hall tickets from the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.Candidates will need their registration number, qualifying exam hall ticket number,…