The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for fresh admissions to the July 2026 academic session until July 31. The extension applies to both ODL and online programmes, covering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate courses. Eligible candidates can use the additional time to complete their registration and secure admission to…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved higher minimum support prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season, with sunflower seed, cotton, nigerseed and sesamum receiving the steepest increases.The government said the revised MSPs are aimed at ensuring remunerative prices for farmers while continuing its policy of fixing support…
James Coles (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England have announced a 17-member squad for the five-match T20I series against India starting on July 1, with 22-year-old all-rounder James Coles receiving his first international call-up. Harry Brook will captain the side, while Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker and Saqib Mahmood return after missing the T20…
L-R: Vozinha and Team India NEW DELHI: The opening round of group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered theatre of the highest order. From Morocco schooling Brazil with their silky, eye-pleasing football, to Lionel Messi’s hat-trick against Algeria, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal failing to find a winner against Congo, the opening gameweek had…
The Centre has put a stake in Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) up for sale, announcing an Offer for Sale (OFS) of 2.52% of the company’s paid-up equity. If the issue sees strong demand, the government can sell another 2.52% through a green-shoe option.The floor price for the OFS has been set at Rs 1,400 per…
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US ambassador to India Sergio Gor informed on Monday. The two leader, finalized the much-awaited India-US trade deal with “immediate” effect, Trump informed.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “It was an Honor to speak with Prime Minister Modi, of India, this…
Mohammed Shami is set to feature in his first match in LSG colours against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: The visuals of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka speaking to his former captain KL Rahul at the boundary ropes during IPL 2024, and…
NEET counselling pushes MBBS session by a week NEW DELHI: The MBBS academic session for the 2026-27 batch, scheduled to begin on Sept 8, is likely to be delayed by around a week as the NEET-UG counselling schedule has been extended amid court cases and requests from students for additional time to join colleges.Round 2…
Speculation around a possible postponement of Jailer 2 has been put to rest. The Rajinikanth-starrer has been facing rumours about delays in recent weeks, with reports claiming that certain portions could undergo reshoots. However, the makers have now made it clear that the sequel is continuing on its planned schedule. A fresh update from the…
Artificial intelligence-related stocks remained the primary drivers of the market, building on the previous session’s recovery after suffering sharp declines last week. US stock market today: Wall Street extended its gains on Tuesday, supported by another strong rally in shares of chipmakers and other companies that have benefited from the artificial intelligence boom. Artificial intelligence-related…
