In a circular, University registrar R Gunasekaran announced the revised academic calendar for the academic year 2025-26, reducing the number of working days to 79 from 90 “due to administrative reasons.” PUDUCHERRY: Pondicherry University has decided to prepone the examinations from May 6 to April 21 and has directed the students to vacate the hostels…
Renault India today finally launched the next-generation Renault Duster in the Indian market at an introductory price of Rs 10.29 lakh (ex-showroom). The new model is built on the company’s RGMP platform and features a redesigned exterior. The SUV will compete with Tata Sierra, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Maruti Victoris, Toyota…
A JPMorgan Chase executive has been accused in a lawsuit of sexually harassing and abusing a junior male employee, including allegations of drugging him, subjecting him to racial abuse and threatening his career after he rejected her advances.The complaint was filed on Monday in the New York County Supreme Court by a plaintiff identified as…
TMC’s Moloy Ghatak, BJP’s Subrata Thakur, Congress’ Mausam Noor and BJP’s Dibyendu Adhikari NEW DELHI: In West Bengal, a state that long prided itself on rejecting the politics of inheritance, the 2026 assembly elections are telling a very different story. For decades, Bengal mocked the dynastic culture seen in states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar,…
NEW DELHI: Indian firms hoping to ride the global biologics boom are finding the path far tougher than expected, as China tightens its grip further on biotech supply chains. Recent data suggests Chinese companies have bagged more than half of several recent project deals from US biotech companies, underscoring the challenge for Indian players trying…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said that Israeli forces will continue to remain in southern Lebanon during the ongoing 10-day ceasefire, stating “we are not leaving”.In a video statement issued after US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire, Netanyahu said, “We will remain in a 10-kilometre security zone, which will allow us to…
Few names command as much respect as Savitri Jindal in India’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Also known as India’s richest woman, Savitri Jindal is the matriarch of the powerful OP Jindal Group and a prominent political figure and industrialist. Her wealth has translated into a mention-worthy real estate portfolio spanning Delhi, Haryana, and Mumbai. But the most…
Keeping children properly hydrated is essential for their overall health and daily functioning. While it may sound simple to just offer water, the reality is that children often do not recognise when they are thirsty. They may become distracted with play, school, or activities and forget to drink enough fluids. Experts, including those from the…
The Court emphasized that creditors invoking the IBC must do so with a genuine intent to pursue revival of the corporate debtor. (AI image) The Supreme Court on 15.01.2026, clarified the scope of admission of insolvency proceedings under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), holding that once the existence of financial…
Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor is all set to take over the global stage with the upcoming release of director Nitesh Tiwari‘s ‘Ramayana’ this Diwali. The actor, who was in the US this week, promoting the film in Las Angeles and New York, spilled the beans about the project and hit turn as Lord Rama.Ranbir Kapoor…