NEW DELHI: BJP Tuesday appointed Vinod Tawde, who was involved in its winning campaign in Bihar last year, as its state in-charge for Uttar Pradesh, the politically critical state which goes to the polls early next year, as it begins putting in place its team ahead of the next round of crucial contests.BJP made a…
JNU admissions 2026-27 put on hold over deprivation points: What students need to know NEW DELHI: Jawaharlal Nehru University’s 2026-27 admission process has hit a legal hurdle after the Delhi High Court directed the university to keep admissions based on its “deprivation points” system on hold. The court questioned whether JNU can effectively add marks…
NEW DELHI: Electricity consumption at public charging stations (PCS) jumped by over 72% in 2025-26, indicating a steady rise in the use of electric vehicles – private and commercial – as India’s automotive sector shifts towards cleaner energy.Data compiled by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) showed that 848 million units (MU) of electricity were consumed…
UPSC Prelims 2026 questions challenged in CAT: Why 16 marks could matter for aspirants The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 has come under legal scrutiny after the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) issued notice to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) over a petition challenging eight questions from the exam. The candidates claim the disputed…
JAMMU: Security forces launched search operations following reports of the movement of terror suspects in Udhampur, Reasi and Kathua districts of Jammu & Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday.A man from Udhampur’s Talot village reported to the local police that some suspected individuals knocked on his door late Monday and asked for food.When locals did not…
FUEL wins CSR Times 2026 Award for innovative education and CSR model PUNE: City-based Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL), recognised for its innovative initiatives in education and effective utilisation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds for institution-building, was conferred the prestigious ‘CSR Times 2026’ Award at the 13th National CSR and ESG Summit. The…
Three-day RSS coordination meeting to discuss demographic imbalance, youth de-addiction Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 18 (ANI): The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) upcoming three-day All India Coordination Meeting will primarily deliberate on issues including demographic imbalance and drug abuse among youth, RSS Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar said on Tuesday.Addressing mediapersons at the venue,…
Ankur Warikoo’s post about an Indore-based designer who failed JEE twice before building a successful freelance career has sparked debate over India’s obsession with educational credentials. While Warikoo argues that talent often remains hidden behind college labels, critics say such success stories are exceptions. The discussion highlights the need to assess ability beyond degrees and…
FIP has identified certain medicines that may impact flight safety by causing drowsiness or sedation; impairing judgement or reaction time; reducing alertness and resulting in a positive or non-negative drug test. NEW DELHI: As the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reviews the dope test requirement for flight crew members, the Federation of Indian Pilots…
Victoria Gray’s CRISPR journey: How a groundbreaking treatment changed her life. (Photo: In 2019, Victoria Gray became the first person in the world to receive a CRISPR-based treatment for sickle cell disease. Seven years later, she has not experienced a sickle cell crisis since the one-time treatment — a remarkable outcome that illustrates how decades…
