Having multiple credit cards can be beneficial if used wisely—offering varied rewards, improved credit utilisation, and backup in emergencies. However, risks include overspending, annual fees, and tracking multiple bills. Success depends on financial discipline. Choose cards aligned with your spending habits and ensure timely repayments to avoid debt traps and maintain a healthy credit sc...
Heavy rains have disrupted life in Rajasthan, prompting school closures in Jaipur on August 25 and 26. Flood-like conditions have affected Kota, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, and Tonk. Jaipur saw wall collapses amid 29.5 mm rain. The Meteorological Department forecasts continued heavy rainfall as authorities urge residents to stay alert and follow safety guidelines.
Typhoon Kajiki battered southern China with fierce winds and heavy rain as it moved toward Vietnam. Over 20,000 were evacuated in Hainan and Guangdong, while boats returned to port. Sanya shut down transit and tourism. Vietnam braced for impact, urging farmers to harvest early and reinforcing coastal defenses ahead of Monday’s expected landfall.
Bengaluru-based startup Digantara is revolutionizing space domain awareness with its SCOT satellites, lidar tech, and terrestrial sensors. It provides early warnings for satellite collisions and identifies hardware like solar panels and thrusters. As India’s only SSA startup, Digantara faces procurement challenges despite being highly innovative. Its mission: make space operations safer a...
Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, accused of sexual misconduct, avoided confirming his resignation in a press meet at Adoor. After weeks of silence, he said he doesn’t want Congress dragged into crisis and urged workers not to feel ashamed. Despite bipartisan pressure, Mamkootathil gave no definite answer on stepping down, leaving the controversy unresolved.
IIT Guwahati opens GATE 2026 registration on August 28 at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Apply online by September 26; late fees apply until October 9. Exams will be held on February 7-8 and 14-15, 2026. Results will be declared on March 19, 2026. Follow the online portal for application submission.
Telangana schools will observe a 13-day Dasara holiday from September 21 to October 3, with classes resuming on October 4. Prior to the break, schools must complete FA-2 exams. SA-1 exams will be conducted from October 24 to 31, and results announced by November 6. No further exams are scheduled for November.
BRS leader KTR urged the Congress-led Telangana government to clear ₹137 crore in dues to save struggling Sircilla powerloom units. He highlighted ₹35.48 crore in pending bills and ₹101.77 crore in unpaid electricity subsidies. Reclassification of the sector has increased costs, risking closure of units and burdening the local electric supply society.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi declared no more “begging” India for bilateral cricket ahead of the Asia Cup clash. Despite India hosting rights, the tournament moves to UAE due to political issues. India and Pakistan will only play in multi-nation events, with their next match on September 14 in the Asia Cup.
Royal Enfield has launched the Guerrilla 450 in a new Shadow Ash colour, priced at ₹2.49 lakh (ex-showroom). It features a matte olive green tank, blacked-out parts, digital cluster with Google Maps, ride-by-wire, and a 452cc engine. Additionally, Royal Enfield now offers a 7-year warranty and extended roadside assistance across all its motorcycle models.
Vivo V60, Oppo Reno 14 5G, and iQOO Neo 10 compete with powerful processors, AMOLED displays, and fast charging. iQOO Neo 10 offers the biggest battery and fastest charging. Oppo Reno 14 5G shines with a 1.5K OLED display, while Vivo V60 focuses on camera quality and solid Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor performance.
Afghanistan will host Bangladesh for a white-ball series in the UAE following the Asia Cup 2025. The tour includes three T20Is (Oct 2, 3, 5 in Sharjah) and three ODIs (Oct 8, 11, 14 in Abu Dhabi). Both teams are improving rivals, with recent wins favoring Afghanistan. Rashid Khan and Litton Das will captain their […]
The Telangana Aarogyasri Network Hospitals Association (TANHA) warned of stopping services from August 31 if the government doesn’t address issues like payment delays, package revisions, and MoU updates. Representing 471 hospitals serving over 3.2 crore beneficiaries, TANHA demands urgent resolution to avoid repeating the January strike.
Silicon Valley firms like Google, Meta, and Microsoft face AI cheating as candidates use tools to solve coding tests. To ensure genuine skills, companies are reinstating in-person interviews and stricter rules. Google’s CEO emphasizes hiring candidates with strong fundamentals, reflecting a shift from remote hiring to preserve integrity amid the AI boom.
ICSI will announce CS Professional and Executive Programme June 2025 results on August 25. Professional (Syllabus 2017 & 2022) results go live at 11 AM; Executive (Syllabus 2022) at 2 PM. Results and mark sheets will be available on icsi.edu. The next exam session is scheduled for December 22–29, with registrations opening August 26.