Delhi University (DU) has extended its undergraduate (UG) admission process based on Class 12 marks to nine more colleges for the 2026-27 academic session. With the latest addition, the total number of colleges offering admission through the Class 12 marks-based route has increased to 35.Candidates applying through this route will not be required to appear…
Every morning, children in Harford, Cheshire, a quaint village 2 miles southwest of the town of Northwich, would go on a treasure hunt. They look for the mysterious gifts hidden in a zip-lock bag that can appear almost anywhere: in gardens, on doorsteps, tucked into hedgerows like gifts from some benevolent fairy tale. One may…
England’s Joe Root bats on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan in Leeds, England, Thursday Aug. 20, 2026. (AP) England took control of the first Test against Pakistan on Thursday, finishing Day 2 on 366/8 and taking a first-innings lead of 195 runs at Headingley.Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox…
Ashutosh Ranka’s education journey: From IIT Kanpur and LSE to becoming the CJP Co-convener For many students, education is not just about earning degrees—it is about building perspectives, developing leadership skills and understanding the world beyond classrooms. Ashutosh Ranka’s academic journey reflects this combination of technical knowledge, public policy learning and student leadership.Before becoming known…
How green hydrogen can power India’s clean energy future and strengthen energy security. (Getty Images) India’s push towards clean energy received a major boost recently with the launch of its first hydrogen-powered train, bringing green hydrogen technology into the spotlight. The milestone is part of the country’s broader effort to reduce dependence on fossil fuels…
Mahua Moitra takes aim at Dharmendra Pradhan during NEET protests. NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra took a dig at education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday, saying he probably does not know how to write a letter of resignation. The comment comes amid ongoing protests organised by Cockroach Janta Party demanding his resignation over…
For months now, buzz has been building around Sunny Deol joining forces with ‘Kill’ director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat for a big-budget action thriller, tentatively called ‘Parshuram’. The film, produced by Madhu Mantena and Mythri Movie Makers, was set to commence filming in October 2026. However, the project has now stalled and been put on hold…
Mumbai Police on Thursday initiated a probe after a viral video allegedly showed a police driver threatening student protesters. MUMBAI: Mumbai Police on Thursday ordered an inquiry into a viral video purportedly showing a police driver threatening student protesters with fabricated criminal cases if they returned to agitate. The widely shared video allegedly shows the…
NEW DELHI: While withdrawing the cases related to last Monday’s Parliament protest violence, Delhi Police may adopt a procedure used for the Republic Day 2022 Red Fort violence cases, sources said.Clarity on the matter is expected to emerge by Tuesday.In 2022, govt dropped FIRs related to the farm law protest through a process involving police,…
Petrol export levy cut to nil, diesel and ATF duties retained The government has scrapped the export levy on petrol for the next fortnight while continuing to charge duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), according to a ministry of finance notification issued on Friday.The revised rates will take effect from August 15, with…
