Nandan Nilekani proposes AI-generated question papers and wider computer-based testing to tackle exam paper leaks NEW DELHI: Exam reforms task force head Nandan Nilekani on Tuesday suggested generating question papers at the last minute from a large question bank to reduce the risk of exam paper leaks. He also called for expanding computer-based testing across…
Para-badminton player Pramod Bhagat, para-archer Rakesh Kumar, para table tennis player Bhavina Patel, and others during the send-off ceremony. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry has dropped under-fire para-shooting coach Jai Prakash Nautiyal from India’s contingent for the Asian Para Games 2026, approving a 166-athlete squad for the continental event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, amid…
Sri Lanka’s Test cricketers (ANI Photo) Sri Lanka have named a new captain for their upcoming away Test series against Pakistan, with Kusal Mendis set to take charge of the side in the two-match ICC World Test Championship (WTC) assignment. Former skipper Dhananjaya de Silva, who recently stepped down from the leadership role, has retained…
IndiGo, Akasa Air extend Saudi flight suspensions until October 17 amid security concerns IndiGo and Akasa Air have extended the suspension of flights to and from Saudi Arabia until October 17, 2026, citing the evolving security situation in the Middle East.IndiGo said flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah would remain cancelled until…
UNICEF India on Sunday named Indian women’s cricket captain Smriti Mandhana as its Celebrity Advocate on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl.Through this role, she will promote equal opportunities for girls and support efforts to improve their health, well-being, education and leadership.“I am deeply honoured to join UNICEF India as a Celebrity…
Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma (ANI/IANS Photos) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has extended his dominance at the ICC Player of the Month awards, while Shafali Verma has added another individual honour to India’s recent run of success, with the two stars named the men’s and women’s Players of the Month for September.Gill claimed the award…
Congress MP Akoijam asks ‘what is this so-called harassment’ amid JNU allegations NEW DELHI: Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has termed the sexual harassment allegations against him at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) as “harassment”, alleging that the university was trying to drag the matter to court to avoid scrutiny of its actions.His remarks come days…
Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates their first goal, scored by Angelo. (Reuters Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo continued his relentless pursuit of 1,000 career goals by scoring his 981st strike in professional football, helping Al-Nassr secure a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan’s Neftchi Fergana in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday. But the Portuguese superstar’s latest goal…
L-R: Shaun Pollock; and South African batters at stumps on Day 4 of first Test vs Australia in Durban. Former South Africa all-rounder Shaun Pollock has called for the use of pink balls in traditional daytime Test matches to minimise the loss of playing time due to bad light, reigniting the debate over whether cricket…
BJP steps up attack on Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam over JNU allegations, with women MPs set to meet President Murmu NEW DELHI: A delegation of BJP women MPs will meet President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday over sexual harassment allegations against Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, news agency ANI reported citing sources.The development comes a…
