Month: May 2025

[ad_1] Scientists have issued a stark warning about several dangerous asteroids lurking near Venus that could pose a serious threat to Earth. These asteroids are difficult to detect because Venus often blocks the view from telescopes on Earth. Moving in sync with Venus’s orbit around the Sun, these space rocks can unpredictably shift paths, potentially crossing Earth’s orbit. Some of these asteroids are large enough to cause catastrophic damage if they collide with our planet, with the potential to destroy entire cities. Experts say the window to spot these objects before they approach Earth may be very limited.What is the nature of Venus co-orbital asteroids Asteroids that share Venus’s orbit, known as Venus co-orbitals, travel alongside the planet but maintain a safe distance from it. These asteroids move in a delicate gravitational dance with Venus, keeping pace as they orbit […]

[ad_1] Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh chief ministerN Chandrababu Naidu will continue as the president of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for the next two years, following his unanimous re-election at the party’s annual Mahanadu conclave.The announcement came on the second day of the three-day event, where senior party leader and TDP Election Committee Chairman Varla Ramaiah declared the result in front of thousands of party workers. “Nara Chandrababu Naidu has been elected as the national president of TDP for the next two years,” Ramaiah said.A special election office had been set up to conduct the internal poll. According to Ramaiah, around 600 TDP leaders backed Naidu’s nomination, resulting in his unopposed election.Ramaiah later administered the oath of office to Naidu, marking yet another term in his long leadership of the party. Naidu has […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian Test team has officially stepped into its much-anticipated transition period, with Shubman Gill named captain for the upcoming five-match series in England. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been appointed vice-captain. The squad also features Karun Nair, marking his return to the national fold after eight years. Nair, who last represented India in 2017, was dropped soon after becoming only the second Indian to notch a triple century in Test cricket.Among the notable omissions for the England tour, Shreyas Iyer's absence stood out. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained the decision, saying: "Shreyas had a good one-day series, played well in domestic as well but right now there's no room in Test cricket."India head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed Iyer’s exclusion for the first time on Wednesday.PollDo you think Shreyas Iyer deserved a spot in the Test squad for […]

[ad_1] (Image credits: Facebook handle of California interscholastic federation) The California interscholastic federation (CIF) announced a rule change this week to allow more girls to participate in the upcoming state track-and-field championships following public backlash over the inclusion of a transgender athlete, reported AP.In a statement issued Tuesday, the CIF said it would implement a "pilot entry process" to extend entry to more “biological female” athletes. The new rule allows any athlete who missed the automatic qualifying mark but had the next-best result in their section final to compete at the state level.“The CIF believes this pilot entry process achieves the participation opportunities we seek to afford our student-athletes,” the organisation said.PollDo you think the CIF’s rule change will positively impact female athletes?The change only applies to this weekend’s competition. The CIF did not say how many athletes would be […]