NIC recruitment 2026: Applications open for 243 Scientist B posts The Government of India’s National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has invited applications for the post of Scientist-B through direct recruitment. A total of 243 vacancies have been announced across Computer Science, Electronics, and emerging domains like Data Science…
India’s Treesa Jolly (PTI Photo) New Delhi: India has thrown its hat into the ring for another marquee badminton assignment, with the country formally submitting its bid to host the 2028 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals.The move comes on the heels of India hosting the BWF World Championships here.“It has been around four to five…
PC: Canadian Space Agency The Artemis II mission has achieved an historic milestone that heralds a new epoch, and a mark of tradition and accomplishment for Canada as well. A significant milestone along this great journey, as the Orion spacecraft transitions into its trans-lunar trajectory, Commander Reid Wiseman, with his fellow veteran crew members, honoured…
Both nations conclude ministerial-level talks on interim trade pact ahead of July tariff deadline India and the United States on Wednesday concluded a two-day round of ministerial-level negotiations on the proposed first phase of their Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), with both sides reviewing progress and discussing ways to finalise an interim pact before a key…
NEW DELHI: As West Bengal heads to vote in phase 2 on Wednesday, the Matua community might emerge as a kingmaker in this big-stakes election.In phase 2, the Motua-dominated belt of North 24 Parganas and Nadia could be the decisive factor in the big TMC vs BJP fight. Ahead of polling, a large section of…
US Supreme Court blocks California policy on student gender privacy US Supreme Court blocks California policy on student gender privacy, backs parents’ religious claimsThe Supreme Court of the United States on Monday blocked a California education policy that restricted teachers from informing parents about a student’s gender expression or transition at school. As reported by…
Seven of India’s 10 most-valued companies saw their combined market valuation shrink by Rs 1.54 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries accounting for the biggest decline. The losses came during the holiday-shortened trading week in which the BSE Sensex fell 639.61 points, or 0.84%, while the NSE Nifty slipped 171.55 points, or 0.72%.Among the…
According to Morgan Stanley, energy, fertilizers, and defence will be the top focus areas that the government would look to shield from global uncertainties. (AI image) The Middle East conflict presents an opportunity to step up domestic investments in some targeted sectors, says Morgan Stanley in its latest report titled: India Economics & Strategy –…
On Friday, August 28, 2026, Sawan Purnima 2026 will be celebrated. This full moon day is one of the most sacred days of the Sawan month. It is related to worship of Lord Shiva, prayers of Lord Vishnu, holy bath, charity, raksha bandhan and chandra darshan.Sawan Purnima is also called Shravana Purnima. It marks the…
Artemis 2 mission specialist Christina Koch looking back at Earth from Orion as the crew was traveling to the Moon (Image credits: AP) As Artemis II races home from the moon, its crew is preparing for its “riding a fireball through the atmosphere” moment, the most dangerous phase of the mission as the Orion spacecraft…
