Every generation inherits a version of India’s education system — the schools we attend, the subjects we study, the dreams we chase through learning. But few pause to think about who first imagined what this system could look like.Every year, on November 11, India observes National Education Day to remember Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the…
NTPC Ltd has begun drilling India’s first-ever geological carbon dioxide (CO2) storage well at its Pakri Barwadih coal mine in Jharkhand, marking a significant milestone in the country’s carbon capture and storage efforts.The initiative, spearheaded by NTPC’s R&D arm– the NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA)– represents a crucial step in advancing India’s Carbon Capture,…
VARANASI: A former department head at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) allegedly hatched a revenge plot, hiring a contract killer to “silence” his successor. Iron rods swung in the dark, leaving Prof Challa Sriramachandra Murthy battered but alive. The “mastermind” is on the run.Telugu department head Murthy is recovering from fractures in both arms after surviving…
Lucknow: Sanjay Yadav, a history-sheeter and absconding accused wanted in the killing of businessman Atul Kumar Jain earlier this month, was found dead under suspicious circumstances on Monday morning. His body was discovered on the roadside near Neelgaon Road in Sidhauli, Sitapur, with clear signs of torture.According to police, passersby spotted the body and immediately…
BSEBSakshamta Pariksha result 2025: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the results of the Sakshamta Pariksha 4, also known as the Competency Test for Teachers (CTT). The results have been declared for local body teachers teaching Classes 1 to 12. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now access and download their scorecards…
Gold’s rally this year has reignited investor interest ahead of Diwali, with the yellow metal emerging as one of 2025’s strongest-performing assets. Global uncertainties, dovish central banks, and safe-haven demand have kept prices elevated.“Gold has witnessed a parabolic rally since August 2025, soaring from Rs 98,500 per 10 grams to a fresh all-time high of…
Lucknow: Himachal Pradesh and Punjab lifted the women’s and men’s trophies respectively in the 37th Federation Cup Handball Championship at the KD Singh ‘Babu’ Stadium on Wednesday.In the women’s final, Himachal Pradesh showcased their dominance by defeating hosts Uttar Pradesh with a decisive 33-19 scoreline. The match began with both teams displaying strong performances, but…
Lucknow: UP Congress chief Ajay Rai on Monday offered prayers for the flood-affected persons in Punjab. Seeking the Guru’s blessings for the safety of the people, he also handed over a cheque to extend financial aid to the victim families.Later, talking to reporters, he said that while natural disasters cannot be prevented, institutions established for…
BENGALURU: The Infosys board approved a Rs 18,000 crore share buyback on Thursday, the largest in the company’s history and marking its fifth buyback since 2017. The buyback, to be conducted through the tender offer route, will be at a price of Rs 1,800 per share in cash, involving the purchase of 10 crore equity…
Cheetah ‘Mukhi’ (Image credit: Kuno National Park) NEW DELHI: India’s cheetah reintroduction programme will notch a historic first on Monday when Mukhi, a female cub born at Kuno National Park, becomes the country’s first India-born cheetah to reach adulthood- a crucial milestone in creating a self-sustaining population.“Mukhi, a female cub born to Namibian cheetah Jwala…
