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Venus will briefly vanish behind the Moon on September 14, 2026, during a lunar occultation visible across parts of...

Fishing communities in Chennai’s Pattinapakkam have opposed Tamil Nadu’s proposed ₹1,200-crore Secretariat and Legislative Assembly complex, warning that construction,...

The Mandakini River has flooded Chitrakoot after intense rainfall, inundating homes, shops and pilgrimage areas. With more rain forecast, authorities remain on alert as residents begin recovery and damage assessment.

R Praggnanandhaa has become the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour Finals after producing a stunning comeback against Fabiano Caruana. Trailing 3-9, the 21-year-old won both rapid games before holding his nerve through the blitz finale to secure a 15-13 victory and the 2026 GCT crown.

GATE 2027 registration opens on August 27, with DigiLocker verification mandatory for Indian applicants. IIT Madras will automatically fetch key details such as the candidate’s name, date of birth, contact information, address and verified ID details during registration.

India’s first dedicated high-speed railway test track is nearing completion in Rajasthan. The 59-km broad-gauge facility between Gudha and Thathana Mithri is designed for rolling-stock trials of up to 220 kmph. Developed by RDSO at a cost of ₹967.07 crore, the track will test Vande Bharat trainsets and other railway equipment for speed, braking, stability, signalling and infrastructure performance.