England’s Joe Root (AP Photo) Joe Root will return to the England captaincy for the first time since Ben Stokes’ retirement when the hosts begin their three-Test series against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday.The first Test carries added significance for Root, who will lead England at his home ground in Leeds with the opportunity to…
With the UGC NET June 2026 examination set to start on June 22, the National Testing Agency has outlined key instructions for candidates. The agency has specified reporting times, required documents and items banned inside examination halls. Aspirants seeking JRF, Assistant Professor eligibility and PhD admission have been urged to review their admit cards carefully…
Quote of the day on love, its meaning and origin. The famous line “find what you love and let it kill you” is almost universally attributed to Charles Bukowski, though history tells a slightly more complicated story. Literature scholars and researchers have found no evidence that Bukowski ever wrote or spoke those exact words in…
The Rahu transit in Dhanishta Nakshatra 2026 can bring about a major change in ambition, financial plans, social image and direction of life. Dhanishta is the group of stars that represents rhythm, wealth, status, courage, music, discipline and group power. Rahu incorporates hunger, speed, desire, risk, and sudden change. This transit can encourage people to…
The latest cuts will take Volkswagen’s planned job reductions to 100,000 by 2030. German carmaker Volkswagen is set to cut another 50,000 jobs by 2030 as part of its biggest restructuring in almost 90 years, taking the total number of positions it plans to eliminate by the end of the decade to 100,000.Volkswagen, one of…
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng speaks during the 81st session of the UNGA (Photo: AP). Chinese Vice President Han Zheng indirectly asked the United States to respect the sovereignty of Iran and Cuba during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Saturday.“Major countries should have special responsibilities for safeguarding international peace and security, and…
Lake Powell reaches historic low in August Lake Powell has fallen to a record-low elevation, 20 feet lower than it was at the beginning of 2026. The decline is not unexpected as scientists have been warning against this approaching doom. Lake Powell is the second-largest man-made reservoir in the YS by totak capacity, second to…
The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Anantapur has started the registration process for the Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET) 2026 counselling. Eligible candidates can now register online through the official counselling website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.Candidates who secured at least 25% marks in the AP ECET 2026 examination are eligible to participate in the counselling…
General:The week opens with a curious mix of fire and fatigue. Early on, you’ll feel brave enough to attempt something unusual, the sort of task others keep postponing while you suddenly say, why not now? Short trips, quick errands, and unexpected movement around your locality can keep you on your feet. Still, your energy won’t…
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: A year after GST rates were cut, automobile dispatches have continued to climb. Several two-wheeler users moved to four-wheelers as price cuts improved affordability, TV buyers have shifted towards larger sets and consumer goods volumes picked up in the Oct-Dec quarter, although they are now under pressure due to the West Asia crisis.Passenger…