Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is much older than the solar system itself
Scientists studying the comet 3I/ATLAS have determined that this interstellar visitor is remarkably ancient – formed an estimated 10 to 12 billion years ago in a primordial planetary system – and has a composition unlike anything in our solar system. An evaluation of the chemical make-up of 3I/ATLAS – only the third interstellar object ever […]
NEET remains unfair to Tamil Nadu students, says CM Vijay; renews opposition in Assembly
Reiterating Tamil Nadu’s long-standing objections to NEET, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay told the Assembly that education reforms must prioritise students’ interests and equal opportunities. Amid fresh scrutiny of the entrance test following a re-examination, he also stressed that language should remain a matter of choice and urged political unity on issues affecting the state’s […]
Peter Higgs, who proposed existence of Higgs boson particle, has died at 94, university says
Peter Higgs | Photo Credit: Scott Heppell/AP Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the so-called ”God particle” that helped explain how matter formed after the Big Bang, has died at age 94, the University of Edinburgh said Tuesday. The university, where Higgs was emeritus professor, said he died Monday “peacefully at home […]
Congress rally not behind NEET delay, says Bengaluru Police; cites CCTV findings
Bengaluru Traffic Police on Tuesday said that the Congress rally was not responsible for the late arrival of a NEET aspirant who missed her examination in the city on June 21.The police said CCTV footage, route analysis and interactions with the candidate and her parents showed that she reached the examination centre after the prescribed […]
UN body that regulates ocean floor prepares for election amid debate over deep-sea mining
Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters A United Nations (UN) body that regulates deep international waters is preparing to elect its next leader, a crucial position as it faces pressure to either ban, approve or place a moratorium on seabed mining. The upcoming election comes as the Jamaica-based International Seabed Authority […]
DU PG admissions 2026: Round 2 allotment releases 2,964 fresh seats; fee payment deadline June 27
The University of Delhi has commenced the second phase of postgraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session, allocating nearly 3,000 additional seats through CSAS-PG. Students offered seats must complete acceptance and fee payment within the announced deadlines. Admission statistics from the first round also reveal significant student engagement, with many opting to secure or upgrade […]
François Englert of Higgs boson fame passes away at 93
Belgian physicist Francois Englert (left) and British physicist Peter Higgs at CERN on July 4, 2012. | Photo Credit: AP The Belgian physicist and Nobel laureate François Englert passed away on June 18 aged 93. Englert’s contributions changed the way physicists understood the fundamental nature of the universe. Englert’s parents were Polish-Jewish immigrants. He survived […]
CSIR UGC NET 2026 correction window closes today: Check direct link to raise challenges here
The National Testing Agency has set June 23 as the final day for CSIR UGC NET June 2026 applicants to edit their submitted forms. Candidates can make permitted changes through the official portal until 11:50 PM. NTA has clarified that the correction facility is a one-time opportunity and that additional fees may apply for certain […]
An industrial risk the Qatar blast shares with accidents in India | Explained
The story so far: An explosion at the Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan, Qatar, claimed the lives of 12 Indian workers and one Pakistani worker on June 21. While local authorities have just begun their investigation, QatarEnergy, the country’s national energy company that maintains the gas facility, said the blast occurred when workers were […]
Assam HSLC Compartment Result 2026 declared at sebaonline.org: Direct link, steps to download marksheet
Assam HSLC Compartment Result 2026 out today; direct link to download marksheet and admission updates Assam HSLC Compartment Result 2026: The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB), Division-I, formerly known as the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA), has officially declared the HSLC Compartment Result 2026 today, June 23, at 11 AM. Students who appeared […]