MUNICH: US secretary of state Marco Rubio has said that India has committed to stop buying Russian oil, days after New Delhi reiterated that “national interests” would be the “guiding factor” for energy procurement.US President Donald Trump, while announcing a trade deal with New Delhi early in Feb, had said India had agreed to not…
AKTU Result 2026 Announced, ERP Portal Sees Heavy Traffic The result portal of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) is trending heavily today, February 15. Since morning, students are searching again and again about result update. The university, earlier known as Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU), has released the latest semester examination results on…
JAMMU: Gulam Ali Khatana, a BJP Rajya Sabha member from J&K, is under fire for allocating a lion’s share of his MP local area development fund (MPLAD) to projects in UP than in the state he represents in the Upper House of Parliament.“What is the purpose of nominating an MP from J&K if 94% of…
As February progresses, customers planning to visit banks are advised to check the holiday schedule in advance to avoid inconvenience. In India, banks observe both national and state-specific holidays, which means closure dates can differ from one region to another.Next week, several banks across the country will remain closed for state observances: February 18: Banks…
College professors say many Gen Z students are struggling with close reading, prompting universities to rethink how texts are taught in the classroom. College classrooms across the US are confronting an uncomfortable question: What happens when students arrive at university unable to handle the reading expected of them?Professors say this is no longer an occasional…
NEW DELHI: The Mumbai Port Authority (MPA) and the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) are still awaiting the delivery of three patrol boats, more than eight months beyond the maximum stipulated timeline under their contracts. In the case of two other major ports — Paradip and VO Chidambarnar, two such boats were delivered late.The four…
The India-UK free trade agreement signed in July last year is expected to be implemented from April 2026, a government official said.India and the United Kingdom signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on July 24, 2025, under which 99 per cent of Indian exports will enter the British market at zero duty, while…
Colours of the rivalry: Local vendors set up shop with India and Pakistan jerseys outside R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo ahead of the big clash. (Photo/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Saif, a fourth-division cricketer from Bengaluru, booked his flight, hotel and match tickets two months in advance. He even landed in the Sri Lankan capital three…
Usman Tariq of Pakistan (Getty Images) Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez believes the buzz surrounding spinner Usman Tariq could give his team a mental edge over India ahead of their T20 World Cup clash in Colombo on Sunday. Tariq’s unconventional bowling has sparked widespread debate, with some fans even questioning the legality of his action….
NTA NCET ITEP admissions 2026 NTA NCET ITEP admissions 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA), entrusted by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), will conduct NCET 2026 for admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the academic session 2026–27. The registration is underway for the admissions. ITEP is not a routine…
