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The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has released the JNVST Class 6 Result 2026 for summer-bound Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. Students who appeared in the Phase 1 entrance exam held in December 2025 can now check their qualifying status online. The selection list marks the next stage of the admission process, with shortlisted candidates required to complete document verification.

India's energy crisis persists due to Middle East conflict, but the government assures consumers about LPG supplies. While urging judicious consumption and alternate fuel use, authorities are conducting raids to curb hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders across several states.

Gold prices surged on Tuesday, with April 2026 futures on MCX rising 1% to Rs 1,56,996 per 10 grams. Investors sought safe-haven assets amid escalating Middle East tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran, which also kept oil prices above $100 per barrel. Globally, spot gold edged up slightly.

Eid-ul-Fitr in India is anticipated on March 20 or 21, 2026, contingent on the moon sighting. This joyous festival marks the end of Ramadan's fasting and spiritual reflection. It's a time for gratitude, community, and renewed faith, celebrating the successful completion of a month of discipline and devotion.

India is home to more than 450 amphibian species, many of them threatened by climate change and habitat loss. Conservation programs across the country are turning the tide — and ordinary citizens can now join the effort

A controversy ignited after Sunil Gavaskar suggested Indian-owned franchises shouldn't sign Pakistani players, citing potential indirect financial contributions to India's adversaries. Pakistan-born England cricketer Azeem Rafiq fiercely condemned Gavaskar's remarks as "vile stuff." Franchise coaches defended player selections based on cricketing merit, while the BCCI stated no jurisdiction over foreign league decisions.

TVK functionary Aadhav Arjuna had alleged that the DMK family threatened actor Rajinikanth when he tried to enter politics. ​​Arjuna said he was not criticising Rajinikanth but added that Vijay had the courage to withstand such pressure. TVK organised protests at district headquarters across Tamil Nadu on Thursday, accusing the state government of failing to maintain law and order.

The Supreme Court has struck down a provision in the Social Security Code 2020 that limited maternity leave for adoptive mothers. The court declared the provision irrational, stating adoptive children are no different from biological ones. Consequently, adoptive mothers are now entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave, irrespective of the child's age at adoption.

As IPL 2026 nears, a surprising fact emerges: several top run-scorers have never won the Orange Cap. Legends like Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, AB de Villiers, Ajinkya Rahane, and MS Dhoni, despite their high rankings and impactful careers, have surprisingly never finished a season as the leading run-scorer.

Suryakumar Yadav credits his wife Devisha's "brutally honest" question in 2018 as the catalyst for his international cricket career. Her direct inquiry about his aspirations pushed him to implement disciplined lifestyle changes, leading to consistent performances and his eventual India debut. Devisha's support extended beyond cricket, focusing on mindset and humility.

US President Trump expressed shock at Iran's expanded strikes across the Middle East, despite US intelligence anticipating such retaliation. The conflict, now in its third week, has seen Iranian attacks on US positions and allied infrastructure, disrupting vital shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz. Concerns are mounting over the war's justification and its escalating regional impact.

The Russian-made S-300, first deployed in the late 1970s, is a long-range surface-to-air missile system designed to intercept aircraft, drones and incoming cruise or ballistic missiles. Over decades, it has earned a reputation as a robust shield, used by countries from Russia and Ukraine to Iran and Nato members like Greece. Its architecture relies on powerful radars such as the 30N6E2 "Tombstone" to track targets and guide interceptor missiles with high precision.

Captain Suryakumar Yadav distinguished India's T20 World Cup victories, noting the 2024 team's "experienced enthusiasm" and the 2026 squad's "fiery passion of youth." While both teams possessed skill, the 2024 side leveraged seasoned players like Rohit and Kohli, whereas the 2026 unit thrived on youthful intensity and hunger, especially winning on home soil.

Ishan Kishan’s rise as a leadership contender stems from his strong domestic captaincy record, ability to manage young players, and tactical awareness as a wicketkeeper. His recent international form, successfully leading Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title, has strengthened his case, helping him get the vote of approval from the SRH management.

The LPG tanker Nanda Devi arrived in Gujarat carrying 46,500 metric tonnes of LPG, set for ship-to-ship transfer. This marks the second successful LPG carrier navigating the Strait of Hormuz amid global tensions. The shipment will help manage India's LPG supply pressures.

A woman died after falling into a drain when an old iron footbridge collapsed in north Delhi’s Roop Nagar, police said.

US President Trump expressed disappointment as key allies like Germany and Italy refused to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz. Citing legal limits and lack of mandates, these nations declined. Trump, however, asserted US strength, suggesting the request was partly a test of allied commitment amid escalating regional conflict and Iran's closure of the vital waterway.

A cooking gas crunch, stemming from the West Asia conflict, has forced major Indian IT firms like Infosys, TCS, and Cognizant to drastically cut canteen services. Employees are now compelled to bring packed lunches, impacting thousands who rely on office cafeterias, especially those in PGs and hostels with limited options.