Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the ‘Prerona’ scheme on Friday, a new support system for students preparing for the Class 10 board examinations. The initiative, meant to steady the academic path of adolescent learners, marks one of the state’s strongest pushes to narrow school-level inequalities, according to PTI.Under the scheme, every Class 10…
NEW DELHI: Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Wednesday responded to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s dig at him for choosing the Bharatiya Janata Party as an alliance partner rather than the Congress.Hours after Kharge’s address in Rajya Sabha, Deve Gowda wrote a letter saying that he was in a “forced marriage” with the grand…
JAMMU: Seven security personnel have reportedly been injured in a gunbattle with terrorists that broke out in the remote forested area in the upper reaches of Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday and three of them have been airlifted, officials said.“Acting on a tip-off about the presence of two to three terrorists in…
India is in discussions with Brazil, Canada, France and the Netherlands to strike agreements for jointly exploring, extracting, processing and recycling critical minerals, as the country steps up efforts to secure key raw materials for its energy transition.The talks are focused mainly on lithium and rare earth elements, with India also seeking access to advanced…
KSU campus attack leaves one student dead A shooting on the campus of Kentucky State University (KSU) on Tuesday afternoon left one student dead and another critically injured, highlighting the ongoing challenges of campus safety in the United States, according to a report by CBS. The incident, which occurred near Young Hall at around 3:15…
Axar Patel dives to take the catch of England’s captain Harry Brook. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India vice-captain Axar Patel produced two extraordinary moments in the field that turned the tide in India’s thrilling semifinal victory over England at the Wankhede Stadium, and the all-rounder later revealed which of the two catches he believes was…
Australian players celebrate with the Ashes Waterford Crystal trophy after winning the Ashes series 4-1. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia’s emphatic 4–1 Ashes series victory over England has had a significant impact on the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 standings, with the former champions extending their lead at the top while England’s campaign continues…
Minnesota school districts file lawsuit against DHS over immigration enforcement Two Minnesota school districts have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), alleging that recent immigration enforcement operations have created fear in school communities, disrupted attendance, and interfered with daily school operations, according to a report by K-12 Dive.The lawsuit, filed…
Australia will take the field for their final group-stage game against Oman on February 20, hoping to end their campaign on a high note after a turbulent T20 World Cup so far. The 40th match of Group C will be played at the picturesque Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, starting at 7 PM IST.After a challenging…
NEW DELHI: SC on Tuesday criticised 12 ’eminent’ persons who together filed a PIL “targeting” CMs of BJP-governed states for alleged hate speeches while making a plea for framing guidelines to restrain constitutional functionaries and bureaucrats from breaching fidelity to constitutional morality. Appearing for petitioners, senior advocate Kapil Sibal told a bench of Chief Justice…
