NEW DELHI: The NDA government’s muscular approach in rooting out Naxalism, brought forth by encounter killings of its armed cadre and top commanders in large numbers, has been a constant fodder for admirers of this hardline policy as well as for its critics. But what has been less talked about is a parallel focus on…
NIC recruitment 2026: Applications open for 243 Scientist B posts The Government of India’s National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has invited applications for the post of Scientist-B through direct recruitment. A total of 243 vacancies have been announced across Computer Science, Electronics, and emerging domains like Data Science…
=KOLKATA/NEW DELHI: Olympic bronze medallist and multiple Grand Slam doubles champion Leander Paes crossed over to the BJP on Tuesday, exiting the Trinamool Congress after a brief stint.At BJP headquarters in New Delhi, Paes, 52, framed the move as a new “responsibility” after four decades in sport. “I have played for the country… I wish…
CBSE cracks down on exam paper leaks, unauthorised fees in Class 10 process The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released two important circulars reinforcing examination integrity and student protection norms ahead of ongoing and upcoming board processes. In the first directive, the Board has imposed a strict prohibition on the distribution or mishandling…
NEW DELHI: With the Transgender Person (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 becoming law with President of India Droupadi Murmu’s assent on Monday, all eyes are now on the way forward as the amendments do away with the provisions in the 2019 law that allowed “self-perceived gender identity” to be the basis for self-determination and…
IP University extends CET and merit admissions deadline to April 11 after applicant requests NEW DELHI: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has announced an extension of the last date for the submission of online application forms for admission into the university’s various programs. The announcement is for National Level Tests, Common Entrance Tests, and Merit-based…
SRINAGAR: An exchange of fire broke out Tuesday between security forces and terrorists in a forest area of Ganderbal, about 60 km north of Srinagar, the Army said.The Army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said that based on specific intelligence input, a joint search operation was launched by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the…
India school calendar April 2026 highlights holidays and academic year transition April 2026 school holidays: The academic year for 2026-27 is expected to start in April, accompanied by a string of school holidays related to national and regional festivities. The educational institutions in multiple states have begun preparations to start in April, observing the scheduled…
Amid a heated political row in West Bengal over alleged voter list manipulation allegation levied by Trinamool Congress (TMC) ahead of the Assembly elections, chief electoral officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Tuesday dismissed claims that his office has any mechanism to arbitrarily alter electoral rolls.The controversy centres on Form 6, the application used by first-time…
Despite degrees and formal education, many Indian graduates remain unemployable. The NIIT India Skills Gap Report 2026 highlights gaps in digital, data, and cybersecurity skills, limited industry exposure, and outdated curricula. With mid-career talent also facing obsolescence, the report urges continuous upskilling, industry-academia integration, and inclusive skill-building to bridge the growing disconnect between education and…
