Nana Patekar, the intense and versatile force of Hindi and Marathi cinema, died at the age of 75
Nana Patekar was declared dead at around 5:20 am local time at Manipal Hospital. According to doctors, he had complained of discomfort and left-side chest pain in the early hours. A friend and caretaker found him in distress; CPR was administered at home and continued for nearly 45 minutes at the hospital, but he could…
Smriti Mandhana Named India Women’s Captain After Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down
In a leadership overhaul for Indian women’s cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday appointed opener Smriti Mandhana as the new captain of the Indian women’s team across all formats. The announcement came hours after long-serving skipper Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the role. Harmanpreet, 37, who had led the…
Belgian Physicist Francis Halzen Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for Unlocking the Secrets of “Ghost Particles”
In a landmark moment for science and for Belgium, Belgian born physicist Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the honour on October 6, 2026, recognising Halzen “for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.”…
Matthew VanDyke and six Ukrainian nationals arrested by NIA released from Tihar Jail
In March 2026, India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested U.S. national Matthew Aaron VanDyke and six Ukrainian nationals in connection with alleged activities involving ethnic armed groups in Myanmar. The group was initially booked under anti-terror provisions, but the case evolved significantly. By late September 2026, all seven received default bail after the NIA filed…
Understanding the Indian Express Report on the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)
India’s Election Commission (ECI) is a powerful, independent body that conducts free and fair elections. It has three top officers: the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commissioners. Currently, the CEC is Gyanesh Kumar. The other two are Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. On 23 September 2026, The Indian Express published a major…
IGNOU Direct Recruitment for Faculty Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Vacancies
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), India’s premier open university established by an Act of Parliament in 1985, has released a major direct recruitment drive for teaching positions. Advertisement No. 01/2026/ACD, dated 19 September 2026, invites online applications for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across various Schools of Studies. This is…
Uzbekistan Becomes the 11th Country to Accept UPI Payments: A Big Boost for Indian Travellers
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continues its remarkable global expansion. On 30 August 2026, NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), signed a commercial agreement with Uzbekistan’s National Interbank Processing Centre JSC (NIPC), the operator of the country’s national payment system HUMO. This partnership enables Indian…
IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for Officers & Office Assistants Posts in Regional Rural Banks
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks – CRP RRBs XV. This is a opportunity for candidates seeking government banking jobs in rural India. IBPS will conduct online examinations for Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group “B” Office…
IOB Recruitment 2026-27: Apply Online for 291 Generalist & Specialist Officer Posts – Last Date 15 September 2026
Last Date to Apply: 15 September 2026 | Total Vacancies: 291 Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a leading public sector bank headquartered in Chennai, has announced recruitment for 291 Generalist and Specialist Officer positions across JMGS-I, MMGS-II, and MMGS-III scales for 2026-27. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online only. View official advertisement: https://www.iob.bank.in/en/careersApply online: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/iobgoaug26/…
NTA Announces September Re-Test for Three UGC-NET Papers After Errors Found
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the re-conduct of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination for three subjects, English, Commerce, and Sociology, following complaints about multiple errors in the question papers. The decision was conveyed through a public notice dated 16 August 2026. The original UGC-NET June 2026 examination was held from 22 to 30…
