In India’s collective consciousness, a soldier killed in the line of duty is not seen as just a casualty of war, but as a martyr, a ‘shaheed’ whose sacrifice becomes part of the nation’s identity.On Martyrs’ Day, observed on March 23, India remembers the sacrifice of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru, who were executed by…
CHANDIGARH: Panjab University Vice-Chancellor Prof Renu Cheema Vig has been granted a four-month extension, with the Centre issuing a formal notification on March 27, just a day before her tenure was set to end.According to the notification issued by the Secretariat of the Vice-President of India, who is also the Chancellor of Panjab University, the…
Gold’s long-term outlook remains bullish as global de-dollarisation, rising fiscal stress and escalating geopolitical tensions reshape the global financial order, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL).In its latest Precious Metals Quarterly Report, the brokerage said gold prices crossed the $5,000 per ounce mark in early 2026, marking one of the…
Leaders from various sectors were honoured at the NBT Trailblazers Summit. India has today reached a stage where it is writing its own story on every global platform and making the world listen. Across sectors such as technology, health, education, agriculture, and fashion, Indians have showcased their talent and leadership, giving the world a new…
University of Delhi has announced 1,370 undergraduate seats under the extra-curricular activities (ECA) quota for the 2026-27 academic session, even as registrations under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS-UG) are already in progress.According to the university’s ECA seat matrix, admissions will be offered across 14 categories. Theatre has one of the highest numbers of seats…
Yuzvendra Chahal (Pic credit: Chahal’s X post) Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal arrived in Dehradun on Friday to attend the wedding celebrations of fellow India cricketer Kuldeep Yadav, expressing excitement about being part of the special occasion in Uttarakhand.Kuldeep, fresh from India’s triumph at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, is set to begin a…
NEW DELHI: The high-voltage campaign for the Assam Assembly elections ended on Tuesday, bringing to a close two weeks of sharp political exchanges, aggressive rhetoric and a barrage of promises.The contest has largely centred around the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Indian National Congress. The BJP’s campaign was dominated by its core plank…
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings’ captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, left and Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Manoj Tiwary has questioned whether Ruturaj Gaikwad should continue as captain of Chennai Super Kings, suggesting the franchise may need a leadership rethink after another disappointing IPL season. Speaking on Cricbuzz following CSK’s five-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk, Tiwary pointed…
NEW DELHI: A 32-year-old man died after falling into an open drain in Delhi. The man fell in the manhole near the Mahashakti Kali Temple in Rohini’s Sector 32 on Tuesday evening, ANI reported.The incident occurred in the Begampur area, where local residents alerted emergency services after the man slipped into the uncovered drain. A…
National Investigation Agency NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday filed its chargesheet in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack case, naming seven accused, including Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its offshoot, The Resistance Front (TRF).The anti-terror agency presented the chargesheet before the NIA Special Court in Jammu. The 1,597-page chargesheet also…
