Widowed and divorced daughters returning to live with parents can now be added to their parents’ Central Govt Health Scheme (CGHS) cards, even after the death of the govt employee or pensioner in whose name the original card was issued. Health ministry has allowed eligible daughters to be added or reinstated in cards held by…
PC: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Once a thriving silver-mining settlement with more than 1,000 residents, Ruby City was at the centre of Washington’s mining boom in the late 19th century. Prospectors, investors and businesses flocked to the town as silver discoveries fuelled hopes of prosperity. However, declining silver prices, limited mineral deposits and…
Choreographer Pony Verma has opened up about her marriage to actor Prakash Raj, sharing how their 12-year age difference, which initially raised concerns among some of her friends, turned out to be an important aspect of their relationship. She believes the actor’s life experiences helped him understand her better and brought a sense of stability…
General:Taking time to reflect clarifies what matters most to you. With the Moon positioned in Cancer in your first house, you’re constantly guided toward personal focus, yet remain attuned to the surrounding mood. You can find fulfillment in finishing tasks, even though your emotions may swing. A weakened Mars, also in Cancer and in the…
Nandan Nilekani-led task force gets extension till January 2027 as exam reforms, including a possible hybrid NEET-UG format, are reviewed NEW DELHI: Centre has extended the tenure of the Nandan Nilekani-led task force on examination reforms till Jan 2027, with the prime minister’s office (PMO) seeking consultations with chief ministers and chief secretaries before the…
Representative Image of genetically engineered tomato plants displaying red-purple hues in a field in response to nitrogen deficiency (AI-generated image) Cornell University scientists have developed genetically engineered tomato plants that turn red-purple when nitrogen becomes scarce, giving farmers a visible warning that crops may need fertiliser. Called RedAlert, the plants have moved beyond greenhouse experiments…
The Hindi film industry is mourning the loss of filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, who died suddenly at his residence on Saturday after reportedly slipping and hitting his head. He was 59. Actor Hrithik Roshan, who collaborated with the director on the 2017 film ‘Kaabil’, has now shared an emotional tribute, remembering their time together and expressing…
General:Today, your focus should be on home and personal comfort. With the Moon positioned in Cancer in the fourth house, its influence persists throughout the day, fostering intimacy while also permitting domestic distractions or emotional unease. A harmonious environment is achievable, but it’s important to accommodate varying preferences. Meanwhile, retrograde Saturn in Pisces occupying the…
Quad leaders push for resilient supply chains and greater AI access in Indo-Pacific Targeting China’s military and economic practices in the Indo-Pacific region, Quad foreign ministers expressed grave concerns regarding economic coercion, including through arbitrary export restrictions as well as non-market policies and practices that result in overcapacity to disrupt global supply chain in critical…
Seti was trapped on a narrow stretch of land, with a sheer cliff on one side and an overflowing channel of the river on the other Trapped for 20 days on a narrow strip of land between a sheer cliff and the raging Budhi Gandaki river in Nepal’s Gorkha district, a dog named Seti was…
