NEW DELHI: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday vowed to take action against those responsible for the reference to judicial corruption in an NCERT textbook, amid indications of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unhappiness over what he considers to be a grave lapse.Modi is learnt to have flagged the controversial inclusion of corruption among judiciaries…
Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Thursday revised the valuation methodology for physical gold and silver held by mutual fund schemes, mandating the use of polled spot prices published by recognised stock exchanges for determining their value.The new framework will come into effect from April 1, 2026.“It has been decided…
Quote of the day by Louis Pasteur (Image source: Wikipedia) Louis Pasteur’s words perfectly sum up what science is and how it can change lives all over the world. Pasteur was one of the most important scientists in history. He did important research in microbiology, immunisation, and disease prevention. His work showed us how germs…
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) will conduct the Assistant Education Development Officer (AEDO) examination on April 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 and 21, 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 935 vacancies across the state. Candidates who have applied for the post must note the examination schedule and prepare accordingly. The admit card is…
For weeks, industry buzz suggested that Deepika Padukone had secured a role in season four of The White Lotus. However, a report now suggests that the actor will not be part of the Emmy-winning series. Deepika was approached for the show and discussions were held. However, the process reportedly hit a roadblock over the show’s…
Morning might feel like you’ve woken up on the wrong side of the bed. Lazy, a bit unsettled, and not sure what you want. That’s the Moon pulling at your rest zones, while Saturn nags you about unfinished tasks.A bold choice lifts your mood by afternoon, like sun breaking through a dusty winter sky. Mars…
SRINAGAR: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti criticised PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel, saying it ran contrary to India’s long-standing policy of maintaining a moral and balanced position in global affairs.Mehbooba told reporters much of the international community had distanced itself from Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu following the International Criminal Court’s indictments against him. “The prime…
US stocks drifted lower on Thursday as a selloff in Nvidia weighed on the broader market, even as most shares posted gains.The S&P 500 fell 0.6 per cent, extending the week’s volatility driven by optimism and unease surrounding the artificial intelligence boom. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 77 points, or 0.2 per cent, while…
Churchill Brothers FC were initially crowned champions by the AIFF New Delhi: Indian Super League (ISL) clubs have jointly rejected the proposal floated by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to include Churchill Brothers in the ongoing season. The clubs have argued that such a move, with the 2025-26 season underway, will be “inconsistent with…
A dispute over budget language in Louisiana has expanded into a broader test of how diversity efforts in higher education are defined under federal civil rights law.Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has asked the U.S. Department of Education to investigate every public college in the state to identify diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that he argues…
