Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit New Delhi: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, an ace fighter and a highly experienced test pilot, has been appointed the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff. He will assume his new charge on July 1.Currently, the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff, the officer has played…
Narinder Kapany’s name may not be widely known, but his work changed the way the world communicates. Known as the Father of Fiber Optics, the Indian-born physicist pioneered research that paved the way for high-speed data transmission. Beyond science, he was also an entrepreneur, educator, and patron of Sikh art whose influence continues to be…
NEW DELHI: “When I reached International Space Station for the first time, the first thing I did was to locate India (on Earth), from where my father belonged to, and Slovenia, from where my mother belonged,” said Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams in Delhi on Tuesday — the only female astronaut who has set the…
UP Board class 10 and 12 scrutiny window The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has opened the scrutiny process for Class 10 and Class 12 results 2026. Students are offered a final chance to challenge their marks, but have a fixed deadline of May 17, 2026. Students who believe their answer sheets were incorrectly…
The standard deduction limit varies depending on the tax regime that salaried taxpayers opt for. (AI image) Budget 2026 income tax expectations: Standard deduction is seen as a much needed relief for taxpayers – it’s a simple, straightforward deduction from your gross income – a fixed amount that allows salaried taxpayers and pensioners to reduce…
At just 10 years old, Ashirvad Sooryavanshi is making waves in the local cricket scene by mirroring his elder brother Vaibhav’s achievements. (Photo/TOI) KOLKATA: If Vaibhav comes, can Ashirvad be far behind?Following in the footsteps of his elder brother Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ashirvad, all of 10, scored a century in a local practice match in Samastipur…
The Netherlands sealed top spot in Group F with a comfortable 3-1 win over Tunisia on Thursday, setting up a Round of 32 clash against Morocco at the FIFA World Cup.Ronald Koeman’s side finished ahead of Japan, who were held to a draw by Sweden earlier in the day. The result meant the Dutch advanced…
Arjun Tendulkar and Ashwin (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: With Lucknow Super Giants already boasting a star-studded pace arsenal, Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary Sachin Tendulkar, may struggle for opportunities in his new team, according to former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin. LSG have Mayank Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan and Akash…
Gold saw strong gains on Monday, as the yellow metal rose to Rs 1.57 lakh per 10 grams. Traders attributed the surge to a rebound in global markets, a softer US dollar, and renewed demand for safe-haven assets. On MCX, gold futures also gained momentum, with the April contract increasing by Rs 2,089, or 1.34%,…
Tamil Nadu HSC result 2026: The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu is expected to announce the Tamil Nadu HSC Class 12 result 2026 on May 8, 2026. More than 8 lakh students who appeared for the board exams are waiting for their results.According to a School Education Department official quoted by PTI, the…
