As finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget for FY 2026-27 on February 1, the exercise also draws attention to how India’s most important economic document has evolved – from a colonial-era English text to a more accessible public instrument. Colonial origins of the Budget India’s first Union Budget was presented on…
India’s Chief Coach Craig Fulton addresses a press conference on the eve of the first match against China in the Men’s Asia Cup Hockey, at Rajgir, in Nalanda district, Bihar. (PTI Photo) Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh’s exclusion from India’s core hockey probables on disciplinary grounds was strongly opposed by chief coach Craig Fulton, who even…
South Africa’s batsman Quinton de Kock (AP/PTI) Quinton de Kock could scarcely have timed his statement better. With the T20 World Cup drawing closer, the South Africa opener delivered a thunderous reminder of his destructive potential by shattering his country’s all-time T20 run-scoring record, moving past Faf du Plessis with a breathtaking innings in Centurion….
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer key for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination on its official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download the subject-wise final answer key PDF and check the officially confirmed responses. The final key has been issued after reviewing objections raised…
Shukla with lead author Swati Dubey | Credit: Aloke lab, IISc BENGALURU: A toxic chemical long considered hostile to life on Mars, may not be an obstacle to building on the Red Planet after all. Instead, it could turn out to be an unlikely aid. Researchers at IISc, working with scientists at IISER-Kolkata and Isro…
SpaceX is exploring potential mergers with Tesla Inc or artificial intelligence startup xAI, as Elon Musk considers ways to consolidate his growing business empire.The aerospace company has held internal talks about the feasibility of a SpaceX–Tesla merger, an idea that some investors are actively encouraging, reported Bloomberg, citing sources. Separately, SpaceX is also evaluating a…
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar (Getty Images) With the 10th edition of the men’s T20 World Cup just eight days away, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has reignited the debate around the tournament’s standing in the game’s global hierarchy. Manjrekar believes the shortest format’s showpiece does not carry the same weight or legacy as the…
England vs New Zealand Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: New Zealand Under-19 skipper Tom Jones won the toss and chose to field against England in their Super Six Group 2 match of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo today. Playinf XIs: England U19 (Playing XI): Ben Dawkins,…
SSC releases city slip for MTS and CBIC Havaldar 2025 examination on ssc.gov.in The Staff Selection Commission has released the city intimation slip for the SSC MTS and CBIC Havaldar Examination 2025 on its official website, ssc.gov.in. Candidates who have registered for the examination can now check their allotted exam city and schedule ahead of…
NEW DELHI: Union home minister in a public address in Assam’s Dibrugarh launched scathing attacks at Congress and Rahul Gandhi. Accusing the LoP of disrespecting the state’s culture, the home minister blamed him for the violence and chaos in Assam.Addressing the public rally in poll-bound Assam, Shah said, “Rahul Gandhi (was the) only person during…
