The student body renewed demands for accountability in the examination system and action against alleged lapses The All India Students’ Association (AISA) on Monday alleged that several of its activists were detained by police during a protest march outside the Ministry of Education in New Delhi, where the student organisation had gathered to demand accountability…
CHENNAI: Private equity and venture capital (PE-VC) investments fell 5% year-on-year during the Jan-June period of CY2026 to $17.5 billion, compared with $18.4 billion in the corresponding period of CY2025. PE-VC investments, excluding those in the real estate sector, remained flat at $1.9 billion in June 2026, according to data released by research firm Venture…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: A poor outing with the bat did not stop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from making an impact in the Duleep Trophy. The 15-year-old East Zone vice-captain rolled up his sleeves and picked up two wickets in the space of four balls against North East Zone in the quarter-final at the BCCI…
RCB’s Virat Kohli (Image: X) Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart Virat Kohli is chasing yet another major milestone in IPL 2026 as RCB prepare to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their final league-stage match before the playoffs. The star batter is now on the verge of setting a new benchmark surpassing a historic record held by…
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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed confidence that the upcoming Brics summit would see positive and meaningful discussions on various issues with the welfare of the world in mind.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Over the next few days, leaders from around the world will gather for the Brics summit.”“I…
Lara Dutta recalled nearly drowning while shooting Andaaz with Akshay Kumar, who saved her from powerful waves. The incident left her terrified of water for years until Akshay encouraged her to “learn swimming.” She later overcame her fear while filming Blue (2009) and was last seen in Ishq-e-Nadaan. Lara Dutta, one of Bollywood’s most loved…
The Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC) on Wednesday declared the Bihar Police Result 2025-26 for the constable recruitment examination. Along with the result, the board has also released the Bihar Police merit list for 19,838 constable posts.More than 17 lakh candidates had registered for the Bihar Police constable recruitment drive. Out of them, 13,30,121…
NEW DELHI: Govt is looking at pruning the list of vehicles exempted from paying toll on national highways, and the first category that may be removed is “secretaries to govt of India”. Currently, vehicles transporting and accompanying people holding any of the 25 public offices – such as President, PM, governor, CJI, CMs and MPs…
A routine cleaning in 1900 at China’s Mogao Grottoes led to a major historical find. Monk Wang Yuanlu uncovered a hidden chamber, the Library Cave, packed with nearly 50,000 ancient documents and artefacts. Image credits: Wikimedia Commons Some of the greatest secrets of history come about simply while cleaning up after oneself. It was in…
