Cabinet secretary TV Somanathan, home secretary Govind Mohan NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday granted one-year extensions to cabinet secretary TV Somanathan and home secretary Govind Mohan, ahead of the completion of their original two-year tenures later this month.The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet extended Mohan’s tenure till August 23, 2027, and Somanathan’s till August…
Hawaii’s unique volcanic history and geographic isolation effectively kept snakes from establishing themselves on the islands. This absence allowed native wildlife to flourish without the fear of snake predators. Unfortunately, accidental snake introductions, as evidenced by Guam’s experiences, can wreak havoc. To combat this risk, Hawaii enforces strict regulations and vigilant monitoring to safeguard its…
Vishakha Rathod, a suspect in a financial fraud case, was deported from the UAE NEW DELHI: In a major breakthrough against financial crime, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in close coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), successfully secured the deportation of Red Notice subject Vishakha…
Experts say that instead of timing the interest rate cycle, fixed deposits should be opted for based on goals and cash flow. Even as investors become more risk savvy and financial literacy brings investment avenues like stocks, mutual funds, bonds closer, the humble fixed deposit continues to hold importance in portfolios. And this ‘safe haven’…
For generations, beavers were a familiar part of the Tule River Tribe’s ancestral lands in California’s southern Sierra Nevada. Tribal elders remembered seeing them in high-elevation meadows, and ancient pictographs estimated to be between 500 and 1,000 years old depict the animals alongside the South Fork Tule River. But after decades of trapping and habitat…
The flight, operated by an Airbus A320, encountered severe turbulence during its journey and briefly lost around 300 feet in altitude. NEW DELHI: A viral video showing damaged overhead bins, debris scattered across the aisle and shaken passengers has emerged after an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence on Tuesday.The video,…
Pakistani boxer Qudratullah NEW DELHI: Scottish police are investigating reports that several athletes from Pakistan and Uganda did not return home after the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow ended last Sunday.“Police Scotland has received reports of several athletes who are unaccounted for,” a spokesperson said late on Tuesday, as quoted by Al Jazeera.“Enquiries are ongoing to…
A remarkable find in France reveals a 45,000-year-old Neanderthal quartz scraper that changes the narrative around these ancient beings. This tool, crafted from rare rock crystal, highlights that Neanderthals had an appreciation for aesthetics and craftsmanship, challenging the notion of them as mere primitive beings. The sophistication in its creation suggests a deeper cultural understanding…
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Stating that public trust in key democratic institutions has eroded, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday ruled out converting the organisation into a political party. He said there was an urgent need for a nationwide people’s movement and a public pressure group to restore accountability and neutrality in institutions such…
India’s job-switch wave grows, Google ranked the country’s most attractive employer What makes an employer stand out when nearly half the workforce is thinking about switching jobs?According to the Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2026, Google stands at the top of India’s most attractive employer brands, followed by Tata Group and Amazon.The REBR 2026 draws…