The Supreme Court has sought responses from Mamata Banerjee and West Bengal officials over ED allegations during I-PAC raids. Mumbai civic polls saw 41.08% turnout by mid-afternoon, as parties sparred over claims that indelible ink can be removed. A protest in Hounslow led to police intervention after Sikh groups alleged the grooming of a minor,…
Medical inflation is the most pressing concern at the moment. By Srikanth KandikondaAs India prepares for the Union Budget 2026-27, stakeholders across sectors are sharpening their focus on measures that can strengthen economic resilience and citizen welfare in the coming year. In the healthcare and insurance space, expectations are anchored in a sustained commitment to…
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Nazmul Islam was sacked on Thursday and relieved of all responsibilities of the board, including his position as head of the finance committee, amid demands from cricketers.“Following a review of recent developments and in the best interest of the organisation, the BCB president has decided to release Najmul Islam…
Rajkot: India’s KL Rahul, left, and Nitish Kumar Reddy (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate offered a frank assessment after India’s seven-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the second ODI, conceding that all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has struggled to make a telling impact despite being given repeated chances, while also pointing out…
Pupil–teacher ratio should not exceed 30:1 in schools In a recent circular, CBSE has instructed its affiliated schools to put their staffing reality on record: upload and regularly update complete teacher details and related information on the school website under Mandatory Public Disclosure, in the prescribed format, by 15 February 2026.The compliance message is clear….
Video credits: X @CAC_CPRO NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday moved quickly to contain a forest fire in Uttarakhand’s Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, deploying an Mi-17 V5 helicopter for firefighting operations after receiving a request from the state government.The fire broke out in the rocky terrain between the Alaknanda and Lakshman Ganga…
As the FY27 Budget draws closer, the country’s agriculture industry is urging the government to rethink how the sector is supported, pressing for higher spending on technology, digital systems and climate-ready infrastructure to unlock long-term growth. The sector employs close to 45% of the country’s workforce but contributes less than one-fifth to gross value added….
Anish Giri, Fabiano Caruana, and Hikaru Nakamura (Photos by Lennart Ootes, Crystal Fuller, and FIDE) NEW DELHI: In a chess world where new “World Championships” seem to spring up every other week, the time-tested oomph of the Candidates Tournament still stands apart. It remains the only gateway to the classical World Chess Championship match, the…
Harshit Rana, left, with Ravindra Jadeja, centre, and KL Rahul. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Kris Srikkanth has questioned India’s team balance in ODIs, calling out the continued absence of Axar Patel at a time when Ravindra Jadeja‘s form has dipped and the side is crying out for a reliable sixth bowling option….
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an important advisory for Class 10 and Class 12 students regarding admission to fake and unrecognised universities and colleges.The advisory was released on January 13, 2026, and has been shared with all schools affiliated with CBSE. The main aim of this notice is to protect students…
