In 1967, NASA sent flour beetle pupae into space aboard the Biosatellite II experiment to examine how spaceflight and radiation could affect insect development. The mission exposed the insects to conditions that could not easily be reproduced on the ground, allowing researchers to compare their development with that of ground controls. One of the clearest…
Lucknow: Lucknow Super Giants left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan has decided to enter the UPT20 League mini-auction to be held in Agra on July 24, skipping the option of retention by Kanpur Superstars.Mohsin, one of the most sought-after fast bowlers from Uttar Pradesh, claimed 11 wickets in seven matches during the recent IPL season.Mohsin has spent…
Karnataka Police recruitment 2026 registration begins The Karnataka State Police (KSP) has started the application process for the recruitment of 1,600 Police Constable (CAR/DAR) posts across the state. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) portal from today, June 22, 2026.According to the official notification, a total of 1,421…
Bengaluru: In a crowded Indian pace pool, opportunities have to be seized. Punjab’s Gurnoor Brar appears to have taken that lesson to heart. The lanky pacer made an immediate impression on his India ODI debut against Afghanistan in June, claiming three wickets. A month later, representing India ‘A’, he followed it up with a 10-wicket…
J-K Dy CM Surinder Choudhary after ACB raids his brother’s residence JAMMU: The anti-corruption bureau (ACB) of J&K Police on Wednesday conducted searches at the properties of deputy chief minister Surinder Choudhary’s brother Vijay Choudhary, a serving police inspector posted in Ladakh, in connection with an alleged disproportionate assets (DA) case.Calling the raids an attempt…
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted searches and questioning at the residence of former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla in the South Bamunia area of Bhangar as part of its probe into a bomb blast that took place shortly before the West Bengal assembly elections and claimed one life.The investigation was…
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu defeated home favourite Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to win her maiden Japan Open title and first Super 750 crown in Tokyo on Sunday.The 31-year-old became the first Indian to win the Japan Open after beating the three-time world champion 21-17, 21-17. The victory ended her title drought of more…
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia; and Team India in England NEW DELHI: India’s disastrous white-ball tour of the United Kingdom has prompted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to announce a detailed review of the men’s T20I team, with secretary Devajit Saikia confirming that the side’s performances will come under the scanner immediately…
Your seniors stand with you today, and that’s a strong wind behind your back. The Sun highlights your reputation, and Jupiter, your own planet, brings honour through steady effort. You may get appreciation in a meeting or a message that confirms you’re on the right track. Take it in. You’ve earned it.Still, a small worry…
JEE Main 2026 session 2: The registration process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 (April session) will close today, February 25, 2026. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has asked candidates to complete the online application process and fee payment before the deadline on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.This is the final opportunity…
