NEW DELHI: In an effort to transform India’s punitive prison system into reformative centres, Supreme Court has mandated radical reforms and ruled that women inmates, like male prisoners, have a fundamental right to be lodged in open correctional institutions (OCIs), which must change character from labour camps to vocational training centres and allow inmates’ to…
More than 800,000 US borrowers still waiting for student loan relief More than 800,000 federal student loan borrowers in the United States are facing prolonged delays as they wait for approval of affordable repayment plans or loan forgiveness, according to recent court filings referenced by CNBC. For many, the wait has stretched from months into…
CCRH issues city intimation slip for 2025 Group A, B, C recruitment exams CCRH recruitment 2025: The Central Council for Research in Homeopathy (CCRH), New Delhi has issued the exam city intimation slip for the upcoming recruitment examination for various Group A, B, and C posts. The slip was released on December 6, 2025, allowing…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that India is gearing up for a big shift in its nuclear policy as the Centre is now planning to allow private companies into the nuclear energy sector, a space that has traditionally been tightly controlled by the government.“We are moving towards opening the nuclear sector…
NEW DELHI: India on Monday celebrated its 77th Republic Day with a grand parade at Kartavya Path, where the national flag was unfurled by President Droupadi Murmu as the national anthem played, accompanied by a 21-gun salute. The parade showcased the country’s military strength, cultural diversity and developmental journey. It also commemorated 150 years of…
As 2026 gets underway, it’s advisable to check the bank holiday calendar before planning a visit to the branch. Missing a holiday can quickly turn a bank visit into a wasted trip, particularly in the early days of the year when people are getting back to work and managing their finances. Banks in India observe…
Australia social media ban for under 16 teens now in effect. Australia has become the first country in the world to roll out a blanket ban preventing children under 16 from holding accounts on major social media platforms. The law, passed in 2024 and now in force, comes amid intensifying concerns over online harms, mental…
NEW DELHI: Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said on Sunday that 22 Indian crew members of a merchant ship were arrested after 31.5 kilograms of cocaine were discovered aboard the vessel at Lagos’s main port.The seizure took place on Friday aboard the MV Aruna Hulya, which “originated from Marshall Islands,” NDLEA spokesman Femi…
American electric carmaker Tesla is exploring ways to develop an electric-vehicle ecosystem in India to support long-term growth and enhance the ownership experience. Since beginning deliveries in September, the company has sold 109 vehicles and is now planning to establish home charging units, install superchargers in major cities, and set up chargers at key destinations…
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan reacts after playing a shot on a delivery by India’s Jasprit Bumrah, right, during the Asia Cup cricket match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo) In the T20 format, teams rely on data to plan match-ups, making individual contests a key part…
