NEW DELHI: India is considering sending naval ships to escort its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing Middle East tensions, according to a report by The New York Times.The report said the move is being examined following requests from Indian shipowners seeking protection for commercial vessels navigating the strategic waterway. Iran’s Huge…
Water scarcity is one of the major global challenges of the twenty first century. The United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization (WHO) estimate that more than 2.2 billion people still lack reliable access to safe drinking water at home. In many regions, especially dry or remote areas, access to clean water depends on…
NEW DELHI: The ruling NDA on Tuesday strongly defended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during a debate on a resolution seeking his removal, while opposition parties accused him of acting under government pressure and failing to conduct House proceedings impartially.The debate began after opposition members moved a resolution to remove Birla as Speaker, alleging bias…
Major geopolitical tensions rarely remain confined to diplomatic channels. Universities that send students and faculty across the world often find themselves adjusting travel policies in response to shifting security conditions. In the latest instance, Brown University has advised its academic community to reconsider travel plans to several countries in the Middle East as the regional…
Army columns were deployed in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district after two people were killed when security forces opened fire to disperse violent mobs amid tensions linked to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election nomination process, officials said on Tuesday.The incident occurred in the Chibinang area where clashes broke out between tribal and…
SBI Clerk mains result 2026: The State Bank of India has announced the SBI Clerk Mains Result 2026 for recruitment to the post of Clerk, also known as Junior Associate. The result was released on February 27, 2026, for candidates who appeared in the mains written examination conducted earlier in the recruitment cycle.Candidates who participated…
NEW DELHI: Indian Army troops foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Jhangar sector of Nowshera on Tuesday, killing one Pakistan-sponsored terrorist, officials said.The Army’s White Knight Corps said the movement of two terrorists was detected near the LoC based on intelligence inputs from security agencies.In a post on…
IIT Bombay releases UCEED, CEED 2026 scorecards The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has released the scorecards for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) 2026 and the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) 2026 today, March 10, 2026, according to the official website.Candidates who appeared for the entrance examinations can now…
Strait of Hormuz blockade hits India’s 90 per cent oil, which makes up more than 60 per cent of LPG production. India has boosted its Russian oil purchase, has defied the IEA reserves call and has assured that there will be no petrol/diesel hikes. Pakistan PM Sharif imposes drastic cuts—50 per cent fuel for govt…
Harvard Library integrates AI to enhance research and archives access Harvard Library is exploring artificial intelligence to make its vast collections easier to search, navigate, and analyze, according to a report by The Harvard Crimson. The initiative is led by Stuart Snydman, managing director of library technology, who is overseeing the development of new tools…
