Photo credit: PTI NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday used the 131st episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat to highlight the power of organ donation, sharing the story of a one-year-old from Kerala whose parents chose to donate her organs after her death.“There can be no greater sorrow than parents…
PNRD Assam Recruitment 2026 The Panchayat & Rural Development Department, Assam has released an official notification inviting online applications for 1,508 contractual posts under various rural development schemes. The recruitment will be conducted under the Commissioner, Panchayat & Rural Development, Assam. Only candidates who are citizens of India, as defined under Articles 5 to 9…
NEW DELHI: Is Congress faltering even before the run-up to the Assam assembly elections?Earlier on Sunday, the Congress in Assam faced its most significant setback yet as former state chief Bhupen Borah formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at their headquarters, Vajpayee Bhawan. While the defection of a state president is a seismic event…
NEET MDS 2026 registration to begin soon The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) 2026 registration will begin soon. The exam will be conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). As per the latest update, the exam is scheduled to be held on May 2, 2026, in…
Benjamin Netanyahu and PM Modi (File photo) NEW DELHI: “Global power that is India,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday as he spoke ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming visit, scheduled for next week, praising India’s growing stature on the world stage.Highlighting the special bond between New Delhi and Tel Aviv, Netanyahu…
The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University has launched a new research-driven initiative aimed at strengthening free expression at a time of heightened political and campus tensions. Titled “Reconstructing Free Expression,” the programme seeks to deepen understanding of First Amendment protections and explore how institutions can better safeguard democratic values.According to an original report…
NEW DELHI: Three women from Arunachal Pradesh have alleged that they were subjected to racial slurs, humiliation, and intimidation by their neighbours in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, following a dispute over repair work in their rented flat.A video of the incident has now gone viral on social media. The TOI can’t vouch for the veracity…
AIBE 21 on June 7: BCI issues strict exam day guidelines The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 21 will be conducted on June 7, 2026. The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released detailed guidelines for candidates appearing in the examination. The council has made it clear that strict rules will be followed at exam…
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Saturday described the ‘shirtless’ protest by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers at the AI Impact Summit-2026 as a “blatant assault on public order” that endangered India’s diplomatic image.Judicial magistrate Ravi allowed five days of police custody for the four accused, Krishna Hari, national secretary of Youth Congress from Bihar,…
A growing number of preschoolers are entering classrooms unfamiliar with basic book handling, with many instinctively swiping pages like touchscreens. Surveys in the UK and US point to rising early screen exposure and declining shared reading at home. Experts warn that shifting digital habits may reshape attention, language development, and early literacy foundations. Classrooms once…
