The National Testing Agency (NTA) requires deep structural strengthening to address recurring examination-security concerns, but replacing the agency altogether may not be the most useful solution, former University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar has said.Speaking to PTI, Kumar, who chairs the Review Committee for the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, said the recurring…
Australia were beaten inside four days on Sunday after Bangladesh dominated the first Test A home series against Bangladesh was expected to give Australia a chance to shake off the rust and begin a busy year of Test cricket. Instead, the nine-wicket defeat in Darwin has left the top-ranked side facing questions about its batting…
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday said that US President Donald Trump‘s decision to impose fresh 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods is a “direct violation” of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).He further said that the government would continue to support the country’s workers, businesses and families. His remarks came after Trump’s latest tariffs targeted…
The countdown to the global launch of Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ has officially begun!The film’s leading stars Ranbir Kapoor and Yash arrived at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 on Wednesday afternoon, ahead of the film’s grand trailer debut. Photos of the two actors at the event have surfaced online hours before the big presentation, giving fans their…
A man navigates through a mud-covered street next to damaged houses following the flash floods and mudslide in Nepal Nepal may need between $4 billion and $5 billion to rebuild after this week’s devastating floods, finance minister Swarnim Wagle told Reuters on Saturday, as authorities continued to assess the scale of loss and damage.“The initial…
In New Jersey, farmland is helping researchers explore whether livestock farming and solar power can successfully share the same land. At the centre of the project is a small herd of beef cattle grazing among rows of vertical solar panels, which have been installed without replacing the grass beneath them. While the cows continue their…
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has continued its historic run at the Indian box office. After registering the biggest opening day ever for a Hollywood film in India, the Tom Holland and Zendaya-starrer has maintained an exceptional hold on Friday, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in just two days of its release. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New…
Candace Owens is facing renewed criticism after a viral X post accused her of dragging innocent people into her coverage of the Charlie Kirk investigation and promoting conspiracy theories. The criticism came as Owens addressed claims involving Frank Turek, saying viewers could judge his remarks for themselves, while previewing updates about Officer Bagley and Alan…
‘Death does not concern us, because as long as we exist, death is not here. And when it does come, we no longer exist’ A middle-aged man lies awake at two in the morning, his heart racing as he faces one unavoidable truth: One day, his consciousness will stop. The room is silent, but his…
Vijay’s much awaited film ‘Jana Nayagan’ is an action drama that has generated discussion due to its political theme. Recently, H Vinoth, the director of the movie spoke about the film’s political message. He mentioned that although it does include politics, it does not target or criticize any individual or political party. H Vinoth talks…
