The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the restructuring and extension of the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, extending the lending period from December 31, 2024 to March 31, 2030 with a total outlay of Rs 7,332 crore.The restructured scheme aims to benefit 1.15 crore beneficiaries, including 50 lakh new entrants, according…
‘War 2’ hit the cinemas on August 14, 2025. Before its release, the film carried sky-high expectations, bringing together two of the biggest stars. Hrithik Roshan’s much-awaited return as Kabir, paired with Jr NTR’s powerful presence, promised a thrilling ride for fans. Released in the prized Independence Day window, a time usually marked by massive…
CLAT 2026 counselling process The CLAT 2025 counselling registration currently open. Students who cleared the exam can register for Round 1 by December 27, 2025, 10:00 PM. Registration is completely online at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. During registration, you will need to fill in your personal and academic details, pay the counselling fee, and select your preferred NLUs….
Subodh Gupta collaborated with an Uzbek ceramic artist to create his kitchen-pavilion Plov is everywhere in Uzbekistan. A medley of rice, carrots, chickpeas, meat and the tart but sweet pop of berries, it’s hearty sustenance and cultural glue. There’s a love angle too: legend has it that Ibn Sina, the Bukhara-born father of modern medicine,…
A rising number of overseas firms battling financial strain are seeking alliances with Indian companies to set up semiconductor manufacturing plants in the country, driven by generous state incentives, a vast domestic market and a large talent pool.As per ET, electronics major Sharp and US semiconductor producer Onsemi are among those exploring tie-ups, though both…
Harvard’s experiment with AI-resilient learning This fall, Harvard students returned to a campus that felt part digital, part retro: in-person exams, handwritten assignments, and no-laptop policies in certain classrooms. These changes are not nostalgic quirks—they are part of Harvard’s broader effort to confront a new challenge reshaping higher education: the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)…
Gitanjali Angmo (left), Sonam Wangchuk NEW DELHI: : The Supreme Court on Wednesday took on record the amended petition filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the national security act (NSA) and sought a response from the Centre and the union territory of Ladakh within ten days,…
Election Commission of India (File Photo) NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has delisted 334 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline and clean up the country’s electoral system. The decision was announced in a press note issued on Saturday after the Commission reviewed reports and recommendations…
RUDRAPUR: A man from Udham Singh Nagar who had recently travelled to Russia for higher studies was allegedly coerced into joining the Russian army and sent to the war front in Ukraine, his family said, adding they have had no contact with him since early Sept and are now desperate for help. The family of…
NEW DELHI: Chennai Police on Thursday detained 39 Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) members near Porur in Tamil Nadu, ANI reported citing police. The Sangh members have been accused of organising a puja and special ‘shakha’ training at a government school without prior permission.“Police detained 39 RSS members near Porur, Chennai, after they conducted a Guru…
