US Army veteran sets fire outside NYC federal building . (Photo: X) A US Army veteran was taken into custody on Monday after allegedly setting a fire, launching fireworks and firing an airsoft rifle outside New York City’s 26 Federal Plaza, a federal building that houses the FBI, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), an…
Like the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a strategically important maritime shipping route. In March 2026, India was faced with an unprecedented oil supply and price shock. Four months from then, India has managed to successfully secure its crude supplies through a diversified procurement basket relying mainly on Russian crude to tide…
Quote of the day by Michael Faraday (AI-generated image) Genuine understanding rarely arrives without some real effort attached to it. Michael Faraday put that tension plainly. “Lectures which really teach will never be popular; lectures which are popular will never really teach,” he wrote. Coming from one of the greatest science communicators of his century,…
R Madhavan to host Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai In the early 2000s, the late Farooq Shaikh won hearts as the host of a very popular talk show, ‘Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai’, a popular celebrity talk show on Zee TV that offered viewers an intimate look into the personal and professional lives of some…
During recessions, during crises, during unemployment and failure many people turn to spirituality for comfort and practical answers. According to the Hindu astrology and spiritual practices, regular chanting of the holy mantras and hymns can enhance one’s inner strength, positive energy and divine blessings to deal with the life challenges.Different planets influence different areas of…
The Karnataka Directorate of State Educational Research and Training (DSERT), in partnership with the Regional Institute of English, South India (RIESI), has launched a year-long academic support programme to enhance bilingual teaching in government schools. The initiative will equip nearly 65,000 teachers with classroom strategies, mentoring and continuous professional development through a phased training model…
The first rays of the morning sun have long symbolised hope, new beginnings and endless possibilities. Across cultures, sunrise is associated with strength, positivity, wisdom and the promise of a brighter tomorrow. If you’re looking for a meaningful baby boy name, choosing one inspired by the dawn or the first light can be a beautiful…
England’s Jacob Bethell (ANI Photo) England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the 2026 edition of The Hundred after sustaining a right knee injury during the recently concluded ODI series against India.Bethell, who was retained by Birmingham Phoenix for GBP 340,000 ahead of The Hundred’s inaugural player auction, had also been appointed captain…
NEW DELHI: Even as the share of renewable energy (RE) in the power mix has steadily increased, thermal power continues to remain the mainstay, with 70% of the electricity consumed in the country during the April-June quarter coming from coal-based plants.During the non-solar peak-demand hours, the share of coal-based generation reached a maximum of 75%,…
As California prepares for another intense wildfire season, an unlikely team of firefighters has taken to the fields of northeast Fresno. Around 400 goats and sheep have been deployed to graze across 180 acres of land overrun by yellow star-thistle, an invasive plant that not only crowds out native vegetation but also creates dry fuel…
