South Africa crushed India by 408 runs in the second Test on Wednesday, completing a 2-0 series sweep. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Spinner Simon Harmer ran through India’s batting line-up, claiming six wickets as South Africa crushed the hosts by 408 runs in the second Test on Wednesday, completing a 2-0 series sweep. The defeat…
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan (File photo) NEW DELHI: Kerala’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday criticised the Centre for its “negligent” response to the Wayanad landslide. He said the Union government sanctioned only a fraction of the financial assistance requested by the state. Vijayan said Kerala had sought Rs 2,221.03 crore from the Centre for…
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has issued an important notice informing learners, parents and other stakeholders about the increasing number of fake websites, mobile applications and social media accounts impersonating the institution. According to the official notice, several unauthorised platforms have been replicating the design, layout and content of the official NIOS website…
Lucknow: Story of Prof Rakesh Jain, visually impaired, shows how a teacher’s dedication can change lives inside and outside classroom. A former professor and head of department of English at National PG College and secretary general of the Rehabilitation Society of the Visually Impaired (RSVI), Prof Jain has woven his academic excellence into uplifting thousands…
MUMBAI: With a gain of over Rs 32,000/kg in just four sessions, the unabated rally in silver continued on Friday and the white metal traded at over Rs 2.35 lakh/kg mark in the domestic market, a new all-time high level. The rally in gold also continued, though at a slower pace, with the price moving…
Lucknow: Chief secretary SP Goyal on Wednesday directed divisional commissioners and district magistrates to ensure that educational institutions, govt buildings, commercial establishments, offices, dams, and bridges are illuminated with tricoloured lighting to mark the Independence Day. With the launch of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign on Wednesday, Goyal said volunteers and the general public should…
Representative image (AI-generated Photo) India’s booming online gaming industry, valued at Rs 320 crore today and projected to reach Rs 910 crore by 2029, faces a seismic shift. On August 20, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tabled the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, seeking to ban all real-money…
The All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) saw a year-on-year inflation rate of -5.02% (Provisional) for October 2025 versus October 2024. (AI image) October retail inflation FY 2025-26: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for the month of October dropped to a 10-year low of 0.25% according to government data. This is a reduction…
Lucknow: In a strong statewide effort to combat the high rates of maternal anaemia in Uttar Pradesh, key govt departments, medical institutions, and community organisations have launched a coordinated campaign aimed at raising awareness and improving intervention strategies.“Eliminating maternal anaemia is crucial to India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047,” said principal secretary,…
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has shared his thoughts on coaching roles and why MS Dhoni might not pursue a coaching position, amid discussions about Gautam Gambhir‘s coaching performance.MS Dhoni served as the mentor for the Indian cricket team during the T20 World Cup in 2021.The Indian cricket team has shown varying results under the…
