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Sharad Purnima, a significant full moon day in the Hindu calendar, will be celebrated on October 16, 2024. This day holds special importance as it marks the only occasion when the moon shines in its full glory, radiating with sixteen Kala (phases). Why is Sharad Purnima Celebrated? Sharad Purnima occurs on the full moon of … Read more
In its latest round of military assistance to Israel, the United States will deploy the advanced Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system. The Pentagon announced on Sunday that U.S. soldiers will also be sent to operate the system. This move is part of ongoing efforts to enhance Israel’s defense capabilities amid regional … Read more
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday to attend a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) conclave on Wednesday. During a dinner reception for SCO delegates, Jaishankar and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif exchanged pleasantries, shaking hands and engaging in a brief interaction. This marks the first high-level visit from India to Pakistan in … Read more
At the break, England’s Ben Duckett was on 53, with Ollie Pope at five, trailing Pakistan by 278 runs after losing Zak Crawley for 27. Duckett reached his 12th Test half-century off 47 balls, taking advantage of a weakened Pakistan attack featuring only one frontline seamer, Aamer Jamal. Crawley faced close calls, including a near … Read more
Shares of DLF Ltd. were trading at Rs 868.1 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) at 11:40 AM (IST) on Wednesday, reflecting a decline of 0.81% from the previous close. The stock has seen a 52-week low of Rs 513.55 and a high of Rs 967.0. Currently, it is trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio … Read more
The Supreme Court experienced a tense exchange on Tuesday as a petition seeking an inquiry against former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi was discussed. The bench, consisting of Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma, ultimately dismissed the plea filed by Arun Ramchandra Hublikar. The situation escalated to the point where the bench … Read more
Mount Adams, Washington’s largest volcano, has recently exhibited a rise in seismic activity after being dormant for thousands of years. In response, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has begun installing temporary seismic stations around the volcano to assess the potential for an eruption. Despite the uptick in seismic events, the USGS maintains that there is … Read more
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees, bringing the total to 53%, as reported by NDTV on October 16. This timely adjustment is expected to benefit over one crore central government employees and pensioners. In addition to the salary increase, employees may also receive arrears, providing … Read more
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are set to make history as the first to fly aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, but their journey has encountered significant delays. Initially scheduled for launch last month, the mission faced a one-month postponement, and now their return to Earth has been pushed back by several additional months. This … Read more
Ratan Tata, the 86-year-old former chairman of Tata Sons, has refuted media reports suggesting he was hospitalized due to a drop in blood pressure. Reports had claimed that Tata was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai early Monday morning after experiencing a significant health scare. It was alleged that he was in critical condition … Read more