NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay said the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination exposed “structural flaws” in the system and demanded for the test to be scrapped.Vijay said governments in Tamil Nadu had “consistently and unanimously” opposed NEET since its introduction, arguing that it had “severely disadvantaged the students from rural…
US wholesale inflation accelerated sharply in April, with producer prices recording their biggest annual increase since December 2022 as the 10-week Iran war pushed up energy costs and added pressure on companies to raise prices for consumers, AP reported.The US Labor Department said on Wednesday that its producer price index (PPI), which measures inflation before…
Punjab Kings assistant bowling coach Trevor Gonsalves has made it clear that the franchise is staying locked in on cricket despite increasing chatter and criticism surrounding the team on social media during a tense phase of IPL 2026. Punjab Kings, who finished runners-up last season, have recently found themselves at the centre of online discussions…
Mumbai Indians Hardik Pandya (ANI Photo) Mumbai Indians all-rounder Corbin Bosch has admitted the absence of regular captain Hardik Pandya has made life difficult for the five-time IPL champions this season, with the side struggling to recover from key moments going against them during a disappointing campaign. Mumbai Indians were officially knocked out of the…
Crusher tooth of fossil shark Psephodus magnus (6cm long) discovered by Emma Glanville (NPWS) in the Burren National Park. Image Credit: Eamon Ward The grey aged limestones of Burren, located in County Clare, feel like stepping into another world. The attraction lies in the rarity of Arctic flowers, or the hypnotic stillness of the karst…
Bengaluru NLSIU campus unrest grows over women’s hostel overcrowding and VC meeting demands BENGALURU: Students of National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bengaluru staged a massive protest on campus on Tuesday night over lack of amenities in hostel and a “second class treatment” of women in the residential facilities on campus. Hundreds of students…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s absence from L’Oréal Paris’ latest Cannes Film Festival promotional posters created a massive buzz online, with fans expressing shock and disappointment over the actress not featuring in the campaign visuals.The giant posters displayed at Le Martinez Hotel featured six ambassadors of the beauty brand, including Alia Bhatt. However, many fans were quick…
Today is an excellent day to focus on faith and family. Your ruler, the Moon, inspires devotion so consider participating in religious activities or visits such as temple visits or praying at home as well as helping out with community offerings.Children bring you joy. Their support, their simple words, even a small help like setting…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Pokhran II nuclear tests showcased that “no power can bend India”.Codenamed ‘Operation Shakti’, Pokhran II tests were a series of five nuclear bomb explosions in May 1998 that gave India official entry into the global “nuclear club” and the sixth country to declare itself a nuclear-armed…
Wall Street traded mixed on Wednesday as another stronger-than-expected inflation report weighed on investor sentiment while a rebound in technology stocks helped limit losses, AP reported.The S&P 500 slipped 0.1 per cent in early trade, remaining close to the record high touched earlier this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 235 points, or 0.5…
