Russia has successfully conducted the first test launch of its new Soyuz-5 rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, marking a key milestone in the country’s space programme, according to its space agency Roscosmos.The launch took place late on April 30 at 2100 Moscow time, with the rocket lifting off without any reported issues. Roscosmos…
Srivaikuntam is a competitive constituency in Thoothukkudi district and has seen representation from both the Dravidian parties and the Congress. Since the 1977 Assembly elections, the seat has alternated evenly between the two major parties, with the Congress (INC) and the AIADMK winning five times each, giving both parties a 50% share of victories in…
A wooden structure, dated 476,000 years old, was found at Kalambo Falls in Zambia. This discovery has significantly altered our view of early hominin intelligence. Researchers from Aberystwyth University and the University of Liverpool uncovered these logs that fit together, marking the oldest known example of wood used in building. Remarkably, this structure existed over…
Petrol and diesel prices stayed steady across major Indian cities on Friday, even as global crude oil prices witnessed a sharp surge, indicating no immediate impact on domestic fuel rates.The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) released a statement and said that there has been no revision in retail fuel prices, ensuring stability for consumers.The Centre on…
JEECUP registration window extended: The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has extended the last date for online application for the UPJEE Polytechnic exam. As per the official notice, the earlier deadline was April 30, 2026, which has now been extended to May 10, 2026. According to the official communication, the online application process…
Shubman Gill is the star of the hour. The man created history in IPL 2026 by becoming the first player to hit 100 sixes for Gujarat Titans during a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Coming from a small village in Punjab to becoming one of India’s most dependable batters, he has built a remarkable cricketing…
US President Donald Trump sharply escalated his long-standing feud with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday, calling him a “lowlife” and warning that ABC is putting itself in “great jeopardy” by keeping him on the air.During an interview with Newsmax on Thursday, the President suggested that the network’s access to public airwaves should be reconsidered…
Ottapidaram Assembly Constituency is a reserved (SC) seat in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, known as the birthplace of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaram Pillai. M C Shunmugaiah (also spelled Shanmugayyaa or Shunmugaiah C) from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) remains the MLA as of March 2026, with no reported by-elections or changes since 2021. He won…
The move to downsize motorcycle engines is happening rather aggressively under the Bajaj Auto umbrella. It is not just Bajaj doing it. Brands like KTM and Triumph have also shifted focus to sub-350cc engines. The reason is simple. Motorcycles under 350cc attract a lower GST of 18 percent, which helps brands price them more aggressively….
BHOPAL: The death toll in the cruise boat capsize at Jabalpur’s Bargi Dam rose to nine on Friday, officials said, as a video capturing the moment the vessel overturned during a sudden storm surfaced online.The footage shows the boat struggling against strong winds before losing balance and capsizing in turbulent waters.The cruise boat operated by…