BENGALURU: Congress government in Karnataka Saturday constituted an SIT to probe allegations of large-scale deletion of voter names from the electoral rolls in Kalaburagi district’s Aland assembly constituency during the 2023 state election.The SIT was formed after Aland Congress MLA B R Patil lodged a police complaint alleging that the names of 6,670 voters across…
India will witness a total lunar eclipse on September 7-8, 2025, coinciding with Pitru Paksha Purnima. This ‘Blood Moon’ event holds spiritual significance, with traditions advising fasting and avoiding cooking during the eclipse. Experts recommend adding tulsi leaves to food and suggest pregnant women abstain from eating. A Lunar or moon eclipse occurs when the…
The NEP 2020 aims to shift learning from rote memorisation to skill-based education, focusing on critical thinking, and real-world application MUMBAI: CBSE board exams are set to undergo a radical transformation, shifting from memory-based testing to assessments that measure understanding, analysis & real-world application. While the students may adapt quickly, the bigger concern is whether…
Mohammed Siraj of India greets the crowd after being announced as the player of the match on day five of the 5th Rothesay Test Match at The Kia Oval on August 04, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former England captain Nasser Hussain said it would have been a travesty if England…
MUMBAI: V Chamundeswaranath has replaced former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar as the players’ representative on the Apex Council of the BCCI. He was earlier a member of the Governing Council of the IPL, a position that has now been taken over by former India women’s team captain Shubhangi Kulkarni. Kulkarni was previously on the Apex…
PM Modi at Navi Mumbai airport inauguration, A Nobel medal The international airport in Navi Mumbai was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday. The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson of the University of Melbourne, and Omar M Yaghi. Prime minister Modi has criticised Congress over P…
Four-day International Science Olympiad ‘Quanta-2025′, by City Montessori School, Chowk Campus, concluded on Saturday with prize distribution ceremony at CMS Kanpur Road auditorium. Winning participants from India and abroad received trophies, medals and certificates of merit. Students of St. John’s Academy, Prayagraj, won Overall Championship Trophy, while teams of Sudur Paschimanchal Academy, Nepal and Sunbeam…
Mumbai: Enterprise retailers may soon find themselves in breach of India’s new data-protection regime. At present, many ask shoppers to recite mobile numbers at billing counters to enrol them in loyalty schemes or send digital receipts. Though customers may consent, the act of speaking such details aloud in a public setting exposes personal data, falling…
Lucknow: Four men were arrested on Tuesday in connection with a violent altercation over fireworks in Chatori Gali, behind Gomti riverfront area.The incident escalated into a brawl between two groups, prompting concerned locals to alert authorities. Responding to the complaint, 112 emergency services and Gautampalli police rushed to the scene. Both conflicting parties were intercepted,…
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has officially begun the admission process for its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes for the academic year 2026. Candidates can now submit their applications online through the university’s portal, bhuonline.in, until 16 December.The university will consider three admission routes: Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), University Grants Commission (UGC) / Council of Scientific…