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NASA on Thursday (February 19, 2026) released a sweeping report on Boeing’s botched Starliner mission that left two astronauts stuck on the International Space ​Station for nearly a year, detailing communication breakdowns and “unprofessional behavior” as the agency and its longtime contractor struggled to agree on ‌how to safely return the crew to Earth.NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman ripped into Boeing and ​agency leadership for their handling of the Starliner mission during a short-notice news conference that coincided ⁠with the release of a 300-page report detailing technical and oversight failures behind the spacecraft’s first crewed mission, which concluded last year.“Starliner has…

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan during his visit to India for the AI Impact Summit 2026, with discussions spanning artificial intelligence governance, multilateral reform, and the role of the Global South in global decision-making.Guterres arrived in the national capital to participate in the Global AI Impact Summit 2026, where he called for harnessing artificial intelligence for the global good while mitigating its risks. Following the meeting, he also shared about India’s clean energy initiatives on his X.”India is proving it’s possible to expand clean energy access and grow industry at the same time,”…

President Donald Trump and Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch stand with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Cheryl Hines, and other family members, with his commission, before he is sworn in as Health and Human Services Secretary in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington. (AP/PTI) In a landmark decision that reshaped the limits of presidential power in the United States, the Supreme Court on February 20, 2026 struck down Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs in a 6–3 ruling. The verdict was historic not merely because it invalidated one of Trump’s most aggressive economic policies, but because…

DSSSB releases DASS Grade 2 notification 2026; apply online for 911 vacancies The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board has published the DSSSB DASS Grade 2 Notification 2026 PDF for 911 posts including DASS Grade-II, Assistant Section Officer, and Legal Assistant. The notification was published on February 20, 2026, on the official website, www.dsssb.delhi.gov.in.The online application process for the DSSSB DASS Grade 2 Recruitment 2026 will start from February 24, 2026, and will continue until March 25, 2026. The application process will only be possible through the official website. The recruitment drive offers Group-B positions under the Government of NCT of…

Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon have stepped back into the spotlight with a charming public outing in Greece. The couple, often private about their romance, arrived together on the picturesque island of Hydra, blending vacation vibes with Brad Pitt’s upcoming film work.Warm welcome in HydraBrad William Pitt, aged 62, and Ines de Ramon, 33, touched down at Athens International Airport on February 19, 2026. They looked effortlessly stylish while handling their luggage. Brad Pitt sported a cream bomber jacket over a cozy knit sweater, relaxed loose jeans, a baseball cap, and classic sunglasses. Ines de Ramon complemented the look…

In India, the story of women and girls in science is organised around a mismatch between a widening pipeline and stubborn barriers. Put differently, the country is getting better at bringing girls and young women into STEM education but it has been much less consistent at converting those aspirations into long careers in scientific work. Why?According to the All India Survey on Higher Education 2021-22, women constitute 43% of higher education enrolment in STEM disciplines. Recent reports from Gujarat have also indicated sharp hikes in the number of women seeking seats in mechanical and civil engineering, which are fields long…

Family members and friends singing, dancing and offering gifts on the ‘martyrdom’ of a young man in Iran. (Credit: Sourced from an Iranian) As Muslims across the world began observing the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday, the usual fervour associated with the festival is highly subdued in Iran, according to Iranians living in India and western countries, reports Kalyan Das. Members of the diaspora told TOI that many families back home are grappling with grief following recent anti-regime protests and the deaths of loved ones, leading to a marked shift in how the holy month is being observed. Mohammed…

Veteran Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has strongly criticised all-rounder Shadab Khan following the latter’s recent comments aimed at former national players. The backlash comes in the wake of Pakistan’s defeat to India in the T20 World Cup, a result that triggered widespread criticism of the Salman Ali Agha-led side.In response to former cricketers questioning the team’s performance, Shadab had pointed out that he had at least been part of a Pakistan side that beat India in an ICC event — something he suggested the previous generation could not accomplish. The remark did not sit well with Shehzad.New Zealand hold intense…

Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Indian star allrounder Hardik Pandya made Mahieka Sharma’s 25th birthday special with a heartfelt Instagram post — but it was Mahieka’s reply that truly stole the spotlight.Pandya shared an unseen video of the couple celebrating together, capturing candid moments of laughter, warm hugs and hand-in-hand strolls in an outdoor setting illuminated by fireworks. The clip ended on a romantic note, with the couple releasing a floating lantern into the night sky.New Zealand hold intense nets before Super Eight match vs Pakistan | T20 World CupHe captioned the video, “Happy birthday,…

Veteran actor Babloo Mukherjee candidly discussed his past, including a marriage at 17 and his subsequent divorce. He revealed a strained relationship with his children, stemming from his ex-wife’s alleged misrepresentation of past events. Mukherjee also touched upon his second marriage, which has been ongoing since 1992. Famed actor Babloo Mukherjee, who is currently in the TV serial ‘Gharwali Pedwali’, recently sat down for an interview where he opened up about his life and the struggles he has gone through over the years. In one of the segments of the video, he even opened up about his marriages and how,…