SRINAGAR/JAMMU: The commanding officer of 17 Rashtriya Rifles and a Major were among 30-odd Army personnel named in an FIR Thursday, accusing them of storming a police station in J&K’s Kishtwar, assaulting policemen on duty and damaging govt property after a military vehicle was intercepted for allegedly obstructing the deputy commissioner’s convoy on a narrow…
An 18-year-old student from Maharashtra’s Hingoli allegedly died by suicide a few days after appearing for the NEET-UG re-test, police said on Thursday. Authorities are now investigating whether there is any connection between the incident and the national-level medical entrance examination.The student, identified as Sushil Dhage, lived in the Ashtavinayak Nagar area of Hingoli city….
JAMMU: A bridge washed away in a cloudburst that killed 65 people at Chishoti in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kishtwar district last Aug was restored by Border Roads Organisation in 12 days. Operationalisation of the 140ft triple double reinforced Bailey bridge restored road connectivity between Gulabgarh and the remote Machail region.Jammu-based defence PRO Col Sunil Bartwal…
For decades, admission to an Ivy League university has been viewed as a gateway to opportunity. The assumption has been simple: earn a place at one of the world’s most prestigious institutions and employers will follow. Yet for many students entering today’s labour market, that expectation is colliding with a different reality.The challenge is no…
Gulmarg’s gondola ride resumes after a month SRINAGAR: J&K CM Omar Abdullah Thursday re-opened Gulmarg’s popular gondola (cable car) ride that was closed on May 25 after a technical snag left more than 300 tourists stranded for nearly seven hours. Gulmarg’s gondola is among the world’s highest ropeways.Omar said operations were resumed after the manufacturer,…
Tamil Nadu TNEB announces 20,449 posts in major power sector recruitment drive for 2026 Tamil Nadu Electricity Board is set to launch a major recruitment exercise with 20,449 vacancies announced across multiple power sector organisations in the state. The recruitment notification is scheduled for release in July 2026 through the official website, with online applications…
NEW DELHI: The government has appointed senior IPS officer Mahesh Dixit as the next Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the country’s domestic intelligence agency, PTI reported on Thursday.The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Dixit, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre,…
GEMS Education India unveils USD 30 million expansion plan with 30 new schools BENGALURU: GEMS Education (India), part of the Dubai-based Varkey Group which operates K-12 private school operators GEMS Education, unveiled its India expansion strategy, with an initial investment of up to USD 30 million over the next three to five years. The plan…
Sanjay Dina Patil issued apology and expressed regret over the altercation with journalist NEW DELHI: Hours after hurling abuse at journalists, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Dina Patil on Thursday issued an apology and expressed regret over the altercation.“Ever since I joined the Shiv Sena, I have been subjected to continuous humiliation. When journalist friends came…
PC Mustafa’s Journey From School Dropout to IIM Bangalore and Business Success Many students believe that failing one exam is the end of their dreams. A poor report card, a dropout, or a missed opportunity often feels impossible to recover from. But some of India’s most inspiring success stories began with academic setbacks rather than…
