NEW DELHI: Russia remained the largest source of crude for India in April, supplying 1.6 million barrels a day (mbd), followed by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Venezuela and Qatar, data from shipment-tracking firm Kpler has shown.India imported nearly 4.4 mbd of crude in April, marginally lower than in March (4.5 mbd) and 85% of Feb…
The James Webb Space Telescope recently managed to capture a direct image of Epsilon Indi Ab, a ‘Super-Jupiter’ just a dozen light-years away, marking a significant step forward in our understanding of planets outside our solar system. Using its Mid-Infrared Instrument, an international team of researchers found signs in the atmosphere that strongly suggested patchy…
Vikas Divyakirti, ex-IPS and founder of Drishti IAS, has shared a nuanced take on the ongoing conversation around Aditya Dhar‘s Dhurandhar franchise, starring Ranveer Singh, addressing questions around propaganda, creative liberty and the social impact of cinema.During a recent conversation with Teen Taal, when asked whether the film’s use of facts and media reports in…
Expenses try to run ahead of income today, and you’ll feel the pinch if you don’t stay alert. Saturn presses your money zone, and the Moon stirs insecurity. That combo makes you spend to feel in control, then regret it later.Keep your day simple. Avoid extra shopping stops and online browsing during breaks. If you’re…
Tamil Nadu HSC result 2026: The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu is expected to announce the Tamil Nadu HSC Class 12 result 2026 on May 8, 2026. More than 8 lakh students who appeared for the board exams are waiting for their results.According to a School Education Department official quoted by PTI, the…
The assembly line’s invention wasn’t a solitary “eureka” moment but an evolution driven by open-minded observation. Henry Ford’s team studied meatpacking plants, adapting their disassembly process to a car assembly flow. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons The invention of the assembly line is generally depicted in history as one of those “eureka” moments where the…
Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo) Shubman Gill scripted history with the bat, becoming the first player to smash 100 sixes for Gujarat Titans during their IPL 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Earlier in the evening, GT’s bowlers had set the tone by bundling out RCB for 155 in 19.2 overs, with the likes…
Security personnel on patrol in Raiganj ahead of Bengal poll results NEW DELHI: Even before counting takes place, the Election Commission is preparing for the post-results scenario in West Bengal by retaining around 70,000 central forces personnel in the state for continued vigil, particularly in pockets with a history of post-poll violence, and initiating strict…
LONDON: More than 500 police officers raided an “Islamic sect” on Wednesday and arrested 10 members for various offences, including rape, sexual assault and human trafficking.The officers, under the watch of a police helicopter, raided the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL) headquarters situated at a former orphanage, Webb House, Crewe, where around 150…
NEW DELHI: With focus on building resilience in the shipping sector, amid the West Asia conflict and increased instances of global supply chain disruptions, govt will adopt a “structured tender” approach for manufacturing specialised vessels, such as gas and oil tankers, and fertiliser carriers. Under this, some vessels in the tender would be built overseas…