Forest & Environment Department, Sikkim Govt, and WWF-India NEW DELHI: In what represents only the second photographic record of Eurasian lynx — a medium-sized wild cat distinguished by its characteristic ear tufts and short tail — in the entire eastern Himalayan region, the species was photographed by a camera trap deployed at 5,250 metres on…

NEET UG 2026 brings Aadhaar eKYC and live photo verification to application process The National Testing Agency (NTA), as expected, has introduced NEET (UG) 2026 registrations, and along with it, has also brought on a message of a more rigorous verification process, sophisticated technology, and fewer loopholes in the system. The examination scheme and date…

Currency Note Press, Nashik, Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Finance has issued the recruitment notification for multiple posts under Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL). The exam is aimed at filling technical and administrative positions involved in printing currency notes, passports, stamps and other secure government documents. Candidates from…

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attends ‘Nari Utsav’ at Nirmal Chhaya NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday attended the ‘Nari Utsav’ programme held at the Nirmal Chhaya Complex, where she paid tribute to the strength and contribution of women in nation-building. She said women, through their dedication, selfless service and sense of duty,…

Nebraska schools see better learning and fewer distractions under US cellphone rules this semester. (AI Image) Teachers across Nebraska say classrooms have become calmer and more focused following the introduction of stricter cellphone rules in public schools. After a full semester under a statewide policy, administrators and teachers report changes in student behaviour, engagement and…

Mumbai University announces final exam dates and seat numbers for BCom, BSc, BA students MUMBAI: Mumbai University (MU) has released the schedule for its upcoming summer examinations, providing students with exam dates, seat numbers, and centre details well in advance. The initiative, facilitated through a digital system developed by the examination department, covers major courses…

TOI correspondent from Washington: Rejecting US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick’s claims that the bilateral trade deal was not signed as PM Modi did not call US President Donald Trump, the foreign ministry said the “characterisation” of the discussions was “not accurate” and reiterated that India was interested in negotiating a trade deal which was “mutually…

BENGALURu/NEW DELHI: The Congress high command, along with chief minister-designate D K Shivakumar and caretaker chief minister Siddaramaiah, held late-night discussions in New Delhi Sunday to finalise the composition of the new Karnataka cabinet. There are plans to induct between 10 and 20 ministers in the first phase, alongside Shivakumar’s swearing-in on Wednesday. A senior…