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Gen Z Our Children, Some People Misled Them During NEET Stir: Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has characterized the student-led protests surrounding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) as a result of external manipulation,…
Jharkhand Government and Protesting Students to Resume Talks Following Deadlock
The Jharkhand government and representatives of student protesters are scheduled to convene for a new round of negotiations at noon today in an effort…
Denied Weekly Offs and Forced Accountability: Mysuru Woman Dies by Suicide Following Workplace Harassment
A woman in Mysuru, Karnataka, has died by suicide following what her family describes as a period of systemic mental harassment and professional intimidation…
Cara Tejpal Claims Tarun Tejpal's Conviction Was Attempt to Silence Investigative Journalism
Cara Tejpal has alleged that the rape conviction of her father, Tarun Tejpal, was a calculated effort by powerful interests to silence him and…
Pakistan Cricketers Face Potential Two Year Ban Over Unsanctioned Zambian League
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is weighing severe disciplinary action, including potential two-year bans, against several former Pakistani cricketers who participated in an unauthorized…
India’s Markets Supported by Domestic Demand Despite Global Volatility, Sebi Reports
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has reported that the Indian financial markets are currently supported by a robust "domestic cushion," which…
Patrick Mahomes Diversifies Wealth Through Sports Franchises and Tech Investments
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is aggressively expanding his financial footprint beyond the football field, constructing a diversified portfolio that blends high-value luxury…
India Finalizes Official Mapping of Arunachal Pradesh Border Highlighting Areas Held by China
India has finalized its official mapping of contested frontier areas within Arunachal Pradesh, explicitly identifying three specific locations currently under Chinese control as illegally…
India's Education Spending Falls Short of UN ESCO Public Funding Benchmark
India continues to operate below the international benchmark for public investment in education, failing to meet the 15% of GDP spending target recommended by…
Four Killed in Helicopter Crash in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro
Four people died Saturday after a helicopter crashed into a mountainside forest within the Tijuca National Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The victims…
Turkiye Clarifies Mecca Defence Pact Is Not Targeted at Iran
Turkiye has formally stated that the newly established Mecca defence pact—a strategic security agreement between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan—is not intended as a…
London to Face Rome, Munich and Nairobi After Confirming 2029 World Athletics Bid
London has formally entered the race to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, submitting a comprehensive bid to the sport's governing body. The proposal,…
Throwing Muses frontwoman Kristin Hersh: 'I was compelled to make music after cracking my skull open
Kristin Hersh, the frontwoman of the alt-rock band Throwing Muses, has opened up about the profound impact a severe head injury sustained during her…
Taslima Nasreen Leaves Kolkata, Says Exile Keeps Her from Returning to Bangladesh
Exiled author Taslima Nasreen has departed Kolkata, stating that her status as an exile continues to prevent her return to Bangladesh. This development marks…
Rajnath Singh Praises Operation Safed Sagar for Authentic Portrayal of Kargil War
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has formally commended the production Operation Safed Sagar, praising the series for its authentic depiction of the Indian Air Force's…
Central Government Reimburses Rs 5,300 Crore to States as Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Rolls Out
The Indian government has released Rs 5,300 crore in reimbursements to various states to facilitate the launch and implementation of the second phase of…
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant Affirms AI Role as Support Tool Rather Than Judicial Replacement
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has formally delineated the boundaries of artificial intelligence within the Indian legal system, asserting that while AI…
Seven Killed, 11 Injured as Private Bus Overturns in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba District
Seven people died and 11 others sustained injuries after a private bus overturned in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. The incident, which occurred…
As Loud as Chainsaw at Close Range: Kanwar Yatra Boomboxes Deafen Delhi Above Permitted Limits, Law on Mute
Delhi’s primary arterial roads are currently experiencing severe noise pollution as high-decibel sound systems accompanying the Kanwar Yatra operate well beyond legal limits. Despite…
The demands are genuine': No headway in Jharkhand govt's talks with protesting students, stir to continue
Negotiations between the Jharkhand state government and thousands of protesting students have reached a stalemate, with aspirants vowing to continue their demonstrations after failing…
At IIT Delhi, PM Modi asks students to measure career by nation's needs, not salaries: 'Basis of every decision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon the graduating class of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to redefine the metrics of professional…
US Russia Sanctions Bill May Threaten India Energy Security and Tighten Global Oil Markets
A proposed U.S. Senate sanctions bill targeting the buyers of Russian energy could disrupt global crude supplies and create significant risks for India’s energy…
Rapid, rigorous investigations': NTA revamps top ranks, creates new roles to probe exam malpractices
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched a comprehensive institutional overhaul of its senior leadership structure, introducing specialized roles specifically designed to investigate, detect,…
Yemen’s Government Forces Attack Houthis Amid Renewed Shelling of Marib
Internationally recognized Yemeni government forces launched a targeted offensive against Houthi rebels in Marib on August 8, 2026, following a surge in rebel shelling…