Assam Plans 20% Salary Cut for Govt Staff Who Remarry Without Divorce

Nitin Nabin gets a new team: Amit Malviya out as BJP IT cell chief

Jadeja becomes fourth cricketer to score 4,000 runs and claim 350 Test wickets

Ravindra Jadeja has etched his name in cricket history by becoming only the fourth player to achieve the double of 4,000 Test runs and 350 wickets. He accomplished this landmark during the first Test match against Sri Lanka. Jadeja joins an elite group of all-rounders comprising Kapil Dev, Ian Botham, and Daniel Vettori. Notably, he reached this milestone in fewer than 100 Test matches, underscoring his exceptional efficiency as a cricketer.

Sebi Chief Confirms Closing Auction Session Is Here to Stay Despite Concerns

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has reaffirmed that the Closing Auction Session (CAS) will not be rolled back, signalling the regulator's firm commitment to the new system. He acknowledged ongoing concerns from market participants and said Sebi continues to evaluate potential improvements to the framework. Pandey noted that some challenges are likely to ease as more participants become familiar with and adopt the system. He also pointed out that dependence on older processes is preventing market players from fully leveraging the benefits of CAS. Sebi has received recognition from various quarters for introducing this significant market structure reform.

MIT astronomer Rohan Naidu leads discovery of possible 'black hole star' via JWST

A team of astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope has identified an unusually bright, red object from the early universe that may represent a new class of celestial body called a 'black hole star'. The research was led by Rohan Naidu, a Hyderabad-born astronomer at MIT. The study proposes that a massive black hole could be hidden within a dense cloud of hydrogen, giving rise to this rare phenomenon. This discovery may also shed light on the so-called 'little red dots', mysterious objects that JWST has been observing in the distant universe.