Members of National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) stage a protest against the CBSE’s on-screen marking system, in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI Photo) From silence to damage control, teachers say the Board ignored early warnings as the On-Screen Marking controversy spiralled into a national crisisNEW DELHI: For weeks now, India’s largest school board has…
India and Australia’s defence relationship is evolving into a forward-looking partnership designed to manage the challenges posed by China’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. The emphasis is on practical, scalable arrangements rather than rigid alliances, allowing both countries to adapt cooperation to shifting regional dynamics. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s recent visit underscored this calibrated approach, highlighting…
Let’s be real: usually, it’s not one massive, catastrophic screw-up that tanks our progress. It’s the tiny, sneaky habits we repeat daily without even thinking. The worst part? Society actually loves some of these. We praise burnout, glorify perfectionism, and act like being constantly available is a virtue. But underneath the hype, these patterns just…
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Centre’s newly constituted high-level committee on “artificial” demographic changes caused by illegal immigration and other unnatural reasons will also examine whether a separate law is needed to deal with the issue.Speaking after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 340 crore,…
The ability to make good decisions builds confidence, independence, and emotional intelligence. Children who are encouraged to make age-appropriate choices often grow into adults who can think critically, solve problems calmly and handle pressure more effectively.However, decision-making isn’t taught through a single big lesson. It is built slowly through everyday moments and proper guidance. Here…
NEW DELHI: The Centre is mulling over the possibility of using the Indian Air Force for the transportation of NEET-UG papers to ensure the foolproof conduct of the retest on June 21, news agency PTI reported, citing sources.This comes after a high-level meeting chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh. Interestingly, the meeting was also attended…
Pat Cummins (R) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: For nearly half of IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad looked far from a championship contender. They won just one of their first four league matches and appeared headed for another inconsistent campaign.But what followed was one of the most remarkable turnarounds of the season.SRH transformed into…
As the Indian Air Force undergoes a major transformation—replacing older types with Rafale, Tejas Mk‑1A and, soon, Tejas Mk‑2 and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)—the Sukhoi‑30MKI will continue to bridge the transition.First inducted in the early 2000s, the aircraft is now slated for a comprehensive refresh.Estimated at around Rs 63,000 crore, the Super Sukhoi…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel has admitted that stopping Vaibhav Sooryavanshi early will be one of GT’s biggest priorities when they face Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 on Friday.The 15-year-old batting sensation heads into the knockout clash in red-hot form after producing one of the most…
The government is finalising a new policy to promote coal gasification-based urea manufacturing as part of efforts to reduce dependence on imported natural gas and boost self-reliance in fertiliser production, PTI reported.An official said the policy is expected to be ready within a month.“We are in the process of making our new policy for coal…