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TANCET result 2026: Anna University has declared the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) Result 2026 today, May 22, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the entrance examination can now check and download their results through the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu.According to official data, a total of 30,912 candidates appeared for the examinations this year. Out of them:7,281 candidates appeared for TANCET Master of Computer Applications (MCA)15,050 candidates appeared for TANCET Master of Business Administration (MBA)5,137 candidates appeared for the Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admissions (CEETA PG) examinationThe TANCET 2026 examination for MCA and MBA courses was conducted on May 9…

Thomas Tuchel has reportedly left Cole Palmer out of England’s World Cup squad after concerns over the forward’s personality and suitability for tournament football. The Chelsea star was one of the biggest names missing from Tuchel’s latest squad announcement despite scoring ten goals during the season. The England manager is believed to be focusing strongly on team chemistry and leadership while building his squad for the World Cup.Palmer’s omission comes after an inconsistent campaign with Chelsea. Injuries and changes in management affected his performances during the season. Although Palmer remained one of Chelsea’s important attacking players, Tuchel, as per reports…

Rajasthan wildlife department to release captive-bred GIB chicks into natural wildlife habitats soon JAISALMER: Rajasthan forest and environment state minister Sanjay Sharma has said that the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chicks born at the GIB Breeding Centres in Jaisalmer will soon be released into open wildlife habitats under natural environmental conditions. He stated that the chicks are being specially trained to survive and move freely in open natural surroundings.The minister also clarified that eggs produced through artificial insemination at the Jaisalmer breeding centres will not be sent to any other states. “Conservation of the Great Indian Bustard is our highest…

Tehran , May 22 : Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday held another meeting with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran amid the ongoing negotiations on a ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran, the Tasnim News reported. Naqvi met Abbas Araghchi to mediate between the US and Iran so both parties can move an inch closer towards ending the West Asia conflict.Currently, Tehran is reviewing the proposal from the American side delivered via Pakistani mediators. Iran is yet to make a formal answer to the proposal. An Iranian official earlier told Al Jazeera that negotiators were “very close”…

Ukraine attacks Russia (AP) Ukrainian forces have struck a Russian oil refinery in the Yaroslavl region, located around 700 kilometres (435 miles) from the Ukrainian border, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday.Reuters reports that Zelenskyy, on Telegram, said, “In particular, overnight, the Defense Forces of Ukraine operated against targets associated with the Yaroslavl oil refinery – about 700 kilometers from our territory.”“We are bringing the war back home to Russia, and that’s only fair,” he added.Zelenskyy claims Russian troop losses cross 145,000 this year In a X post, Zelenskyy wrote, “Since the beginning of 2026, Russian losses on the…

Bhubaneswar police to deploy STU in forces to tackle mob violence BHUBANESWAR: Commissionerate police have decided to deploy its Special Tactical Unit (STU), a force specifically trained to counter urban terrorism to tackle incidents of mob violence. The move comes after the recent Balianta lynching, where a railway constable was beaten to death by a mob in the presence of police personnel following allegations of attempted rape against him.The incident exposed glaring lapses in crowd control and drew sharp public outrage. The incident prompted chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi to instruct the state police to strengthen their capacity for tackling…

Vayu Astra-1 completes successful trials in Pokhran JAISALMER: Pune-based defence technology company Nibe Limited has successfully completed the first technical trials and No-Cost, No-Commitment (NCNC) demonstration of its indigenous loitering munition system ‘Vayu Astra-1’ at the Pokhran firing range in Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan. Senior army official & scientist were present during this trial.The successful trials mark another significant milestone in India’s growing focus on precision-guided weapon systems and indigenous defence manufacturing under the “Make in India” initiative.According to the company & army, the demonstration was conducted in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Indian Army…

International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 (AI image) As the world observes Biodiversity Day today under the theme “Acting locally for global impact”, it is important to first understand what biodiversity truly means, and why it matters in everyday life.The United Nations defines biological diversity as the variety of all living organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, as well as the genetic differences within each species. It describes biodiversity as the foundation of human civilization.Nature provides essential life-support systems and to raise awareness about its importance, the United Nations observes the International Day for Biological Diversity every year, highlighting the…

This is not the first time Ye has faced concert cancellations in recent months Fans of Heartless and Can’t Tell Me Nothing rapper Ye were left confused after online chatter sparked rumours about a possible cancellation of his upcoming concert in Delhi on May 23.Speculations were rife with fans wondering: “Is it because his shows were cancelled in the UK and France? Is it about the organisers? Or is it just Ye being Ye?” This comes after Kanye’s show was postponed from March 29 owing to geopolitical situation and regional tensions.A source close to the ground team shared, “We have…

Bhubaneswar: City police on Thursday arrested six college students for allegedly kidnapping a Plus II student on Wednesday night to settle an old financial dispute. The victim was rescued unharmed the same night.According to police, the 17-year-old was riding with a friend on a scooter to his father’s shop in Ghatikia area under Bharatpur police limits when a group of miscreants intercepted them and forced him into a vehicle.The boy’s friend immediately alerted his father, who lodged a police comp-laint. The father also reported receiving a ransom call demanding Rs 1 lakh for his son’s safe release.”Two of our personnel…