Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were dragged from their bedroom during the overnight US military raid that led to their capture, according to officials briefed on the operation, as cited by CNN.The couple were asleep at their home inside the heavily guarded Ft Tiuna military complex in Caracas when US special…
The Moon exerts a constant physical influence on Earth through gravity, light, and orbital interaction. Its mass shapes ocean movement, its orbit affects planetary rotation, and its presence alters conditions at the surface and in the atmosphere. These effects are documented through tidal records, satellite tracking, astronomical observation, and ecological field studies. Removing the Moon…
Venezuelans woke on Saturday to deserted streets, plumes of smoke and a single, nagging question: who is in charge now?Security forces patrolled near-empty avenues in the capital hours after loud explosions rattled Caracas and US commandos carried out overnight strikes that President Donald Trump said led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his…
The ministry of road transport and highways has proposed assigning an Aadhaar-like unique identification number to electric vehicle (EV) batteries to ensure end-to-end traceability and improve recycling efficiency, according to draft guidelines issued by the ministry.Under the proposed framework, battery producers or importers will be required to assign a 21-character Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN)…
US President Donald Trump confirmed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been captured following what he described as a “large scale strike” carried out by the United States against Venezuela.US strikes rock Venezuela – follow live updatesIn a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “The United States of America has successfully carried…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have officially confirmed that Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has been released from their squad ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The franchise shared the update through a press release, where they added that the decision was taken after instructions from the IPL governing body. “Kolkata…
As 2026 gets underway, it’s advisable to check the bank holiday calendar before planning a visit to the branch. Missing a holiday can quickly turn a bank visit into a wasted trip, particularly in the early days of the year when people are getting back to work and managing their finances. Banks in India observe…
Rishabh Pant (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) New Delhi: The current Indian team management’s go-to word has been ‘flexibility’. Now, it remains to be seen whether the selectors continue to experiment or opt for continuity. At the centre of this debate is Rishabh Pant. By standard team-building logic, Pant’s place in the 15-member squad shouldn’t be in…
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ completed 29 days at the box office, and it is still enjoying the crown of the undefeated king. The action-packed spy thriller, known for its gripping tale and stellar performances, entered its 5th week on Thursday and marked a new milestone in its journey. With a worldwide collection crossing Rs 1160 crore,…
NEW DELHI: In a major boost for electronics manufacturing, the Centre has cleared 22 new proposals – including from Samsung, Foxconn, Tata Electronics and Dixon – for component manufacturing entailing investments of nearly Rs 42,000 crore.The investments under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) are projected to result in domestic production of Rs 2.6 lakh…