The Trump administration has quietly expanded the scope for government-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy far more mortgage bonds than previously allowed, a move aimed at lowering home loan rates but one that has revived concerns about financial risk and policy overreach.According to an internal email obtained by the Associated Press,…
Deep in the South China Sea, scientists from Chinese marine research institutes, including the First Institute of Oceanography, have been exploring a vast underwater sinkhole known as the “Dragon Hole”, and what they found inside is as eerie as it is fascinating. The sinkhole drops nearly 1,000 feet straight down into a dark, oxygen-starved world…
The High Court for the State of Telangana has opened the online registration process for the Telangana District Court Recruitment 2026, starting from January 24, 2026, onwards. It is one of the major recruitment drives to be conducted by the commission to fill 859 vacancies for different ministerial and subordinate posts in district courts across…
Akshay Kumar’s association with films driven by strong nationalistic themes began a few years ago and one such film is ‘Airlift’ which had released around Republic day, in 2016. As Raja Krishna Menon’s critically acclaimed film marks a decade since its release, the director has shared an interesting behind-the-scenes detail that Akshay was not the…
This day unfolds with tranquil moments, drawing family closer and uplifting spirits with their unconditional support. Entrepreneurs can seize new opportunities, buoyed by Jupiter’s favorable energy. Love is in the air, granting courage to express deep feelings. Scholars may find their concentration sharpened, while professionals enjoy a serene wave of productivity. A softer, meaningful day,…
BHUBANESWAR/CUTTACK: A 70-year-old man pedalled 300km from Odisha‘s Sambalpur to a hospital in Cuttack with his ailing wife on a rickshaw van after failing to raise enough money for an ambulance and is now on his way back in the same fashion, defying age and bone-chilling cold.“I have two loves in my life. One is…
LUCKNOW: The proposal to automatically raise electricity bills every year — even if state regulators fail to issue timely tariff orders — has ignited controversy over India’s new draft National Electricity Policy (NEP), 2026.The Union ministry of power published the draft policy on Jan 20, inviting comments and suggestions from stakeholders within 30 days. Among…
Naomi Osaka of Japan (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) Naomi Osaka pulled out of the Australian Open before her third-round match. She was set to play Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis. Her exit ended a run that drew attention for bold fashion and on-court tension. Osaka shared the news on social media. She did not name the injury….
(Image Credit – Antarctica – Encounters at the End of the World. Documentary) It is not a dramatic moment at first glance. Just a penguin, small against a wide stretch of ice, moving away from the rest. The image has been circulating online again, picked up and reshaped into something larger than it ever was…
Indian Navy SSC Officer January 2027 recruitment opens for 260 posts The Indian Navy kicked off the online application process for its Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer January 2027 selection drive. Eligible applicants can apply for vacancies on the official website of the Indian Navy. This year, the Indian Navy will hire 260 personnel under…