Former India leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has opened up about a period when he “didn’t want to see himself in the mirror” and felt he “was going to die”, describing a breakdown during his time as a commentator that he links to years of racism and colour-based remarks.Sivaramakrishnan, who played 25 international matches for India in…
The Board of Secondary Education Odisha (BSE Odisha) will begin the registration process for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 from March 26, 2026. Both in-service and fresh candidates will be able to apply online through the official website, bseodisha.ac.in.According to the official notification, the last date to submit the OTET 2026 application form…
NEW DELHI: Stressing the need for robust infrastructure along the borders, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has been entrusted with the task of developing infrastructure along the Indo-Myanmar border, spanning approximately 1,600 km, an initiative that will further bolster the border management capabilities.Rajnath, who chaired a parliamentary consultative committee…
Bihar Home Guard recruitment 2026 Bihar Home Guard recruitment 2026: Bihar is set to witness a large-scale government recruitment drive as approval has been granted for 13,500 Home Guard posts under Bihar Home Guard Recruitment 2026. The process will be conducted by the Home Department under the Bihar Home Defence Corps, with the official notification…
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah is heading an informal Group of Ministers (GoM) dealing with “overall strategic issues” that have emerged because of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, including fall in supply of cooking gas and LNG, the primary feedstock for urea production.Shah has already held a meeting with other ministers, including fertiliser…
IGNOU BEd admit card 2026: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has released the admit card for its BEd Entrance examination 2026. The examination will take place on March 29, 2026. The admit cards are made available only online on the official website, ignou.ac.in. Candidates should log in with their registration details to get…
NEW DELHI: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Wednesday warned hotels and restaurants of action in case it found them levying additional charges under heads such as “LPG charges,” “gas surcharge,” and “fuel cost recovery” in food bills.The authority issued an advisory invoking provisions of the Consumer Protection Act observing that such charges are…
QS 2026: Indian Universities Show Strong Gains Across Engineering, Computer Science, and Business If you are an Indian student wondering whether the universities you are applying to are gaining or losing ground on the world stage, this year’s QS World University Rankings by Subject has a fairly clear answer. A total of 99 Indian institutions…
NEW DELHI: India has tightened its digital security framework, mandating stricter compliance for telecom equipment, CCTV systems and data protection, amid heightened concerns over vulnerabilities in surveillance infrastructure and emerging espionage risks flagged by recent investigations.The move comes against the backdrop of long-standing concerns over the widespread use of imported CCTV equipment -particularly from Chinese…
A midyear slowdown in funding by the National Institutes of Health, highlighted by the Association of American Medical Colleges, has disrupted research timelines across US universities. Fewer grants and delayed disbursements are forcing institutions to cut back, while early-career scientists face mounting uncertainty, raising concerns over long-term scientific progress and funding stability. Something is off-tempo…
