Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan New Delhi: Education ministry ordered corrective measures to improve campus governance and student well-being at NIT Kurukshetra following a high-level review Tuesday, even as senior professor Brahmjit Singh was appointed officiating director as director B V Ramana Reddy’s resignation was accepted.The developments come against the backdrop of four student suicides reported…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reignited interest in antique diamonds, shifting focus from flawless, mass-produced stones to rare, character-rich pieces. Their engagement spotlighted vintage craftsmanship, sustainability, and uniqueness. Jewellers report rising demand, though high-quality antique diamonds remain scarce and costly. As buyers seek meaning over perfection, these historic stones are becoming prized choices, blending…
Ravichandran Ashwin is poised to make history as the first Indian-capped player to feature in Major League Cricket after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season. The veteran off-spinner, part of India’s title-winning squads at the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy, has enjoyed a remarkable international career, claiming 765…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday chaired the 5th meeting of IGoM in Delhi to review the existing risks to energy supply chains and domestic availability of essential commodities in the wake of the conflict in West Asia.“I urge people to remain calm and avoid any kind of panic as the govt is…
CHURACHANDPUR/IMPHAL: Three church leaders were killed and four others grievously injured in an ambush by unidentified armed men on Wednesday morning on the Churachandpur-Kangpokpi road in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, triggering multiple shutdown calls.The attack occurred around 10:25am on the stretch locally known as Tiger Road, between Kotzim and Kotlen villages.The deceased were identified as Rev…
NEW DELHI: As efforts intensify to stabilise a shaky ceasefire between Iran and the United States, a new dimension has come into focus: China’s behind-the-scenes diplomacy. While Pakistan has positioned itself as the venue for talks, officials and analysts suggest Beijing’s role may ultimately prove decisive in determining whether the current truce evolves into a…
India’s mining and metals sector needs a fresh look at environmental compliance norms as rising exploration costs and depletion of high-grade mineral reserves create new pressures for the industry, experts said on Thursday, PTI reported.The sector, which is estimated to account for up to 7 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, currently requires environmental…
As ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, led by Ranveer Singh, continues its impressive run at the box office, a separate social media exchange involving Paresh Rawal has grabbed attention on the internet now. The film has largely gotten rave reviews from the audience and the soaring box office numbers prove that. However, many have also criticised the…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli was not included in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s starting XI against Lucknow Super Giants in Bengaluru, but he was named among the Impact Players, meaning he could still come in to bat if needed. His absence at the start comes after he picked up an ankle injury in RCB’s previous match against…
BAN vs NZ, 2nd ODI Live Score: New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and elected to bat in the second one-day international against Bangladesh. New Zealand retained the starting lineup that won the series-opener by 26 runs as they aims to clinch the three-match ODI section of the tour. Bangladesh made one lineup…