Bengaluru: Karnataka has become the state with the highest number of MBBS seats in the country this year, with the total rising to 15,395. The tally could increase further, as six govt medical colleges have filed appeals seeking additional seats.The latest increase comes from three govt colleges — HK Patil Institute of Medical Sciences, Karnataka…
New Delhi: It arrived as a ‘one-time view’ WhatsApp message — a fleeting glimpse of an absolute nightmare. In that single, sickening moment, the college student stared at her own face seamlessly grafted onto an obscene, AI-generated image.Before the cold sweat of shock could dry, the invisible cyber predator struck. Operating on Snapchat, the blackmailer…
GURGAON: Two alleged members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, each carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh, and a police officer were injured during an exchange of fire in Haryana’s Bahadurgarh on Sunday following a joint operation by the Haryana Police and the Delhi Police. The operation was carried out jointly by the STF Bahadurgarh…
NEET-UG 2026 OMR row: Candidate seeks fresh verification after alleging response mismatch NEW DELHI: The controversy over NEET UG 2026 OMR sheets continues to gather attention, with another candidate alleging that the answer sheets made available to him by the National Testing Agency (NTA) do not reflect the responses he marked during the examination. After…
Madan Mitra, Ritabrata Banerjee, Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Madan Mitra on Wednesday resigned from the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the party and joined the rebel TMC faction headed by Ritabrata Banerjee, dealing another setback to the former chief minister’s camp.His exit comes amid a series of defections from the Mamata Banerjee-led…
Bengaluru: Prices of diethyl phthalate (DEP), a chemical derivative of crude oil imported largely from Iran, have surged from Rs 100 per kg in Jan to Rs 180 per kg. DEP is a key ingredient in perfumes and agarbattis as it acts as a solvent and fixative, helping fragrance oils dissolve properly and retain aroma…
Kumar Kushagra (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra once again showcased his talent on the big stage with a composed half-century for India A in the Tri-Nation A Series clash against Afghanistan A.Coming in at a challenging situation with India A struggling at 129/3, Kushagra played a mature innings under pressure. The right-hander…
Rajasthan clears DPR for ₹7,893-cr Brahmani–Bisalpur water link Rajasthan clears DPR for ₹7,893-cr Brahmani–Bisalpur water link Rajasthan clears DPR for ₹7,893-cr Brahmani–Bisalpur water link Rajasthan clears DPR for ₹7,893-cr Brahmani–Bisalpur water link Rajasthan clears DPR for ₹7,893-cr Brahmani–Bisalpur water link Jaipur: The state water resources department has completed the detailed project report (DPR) for a…
Guwahati: BJP on Thursday announced president of its Manipur unit, Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi, as the party’s candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election.Devi, the first woman president of BJP Manipur, has long been associated with the organisation and has previously served as the party’s national vice-president from 2014 to 2016.Nominations can be filed until June…
The era of ultra-low interest rates that followed the 2008 global financial crisis may finally be over, with investors now preparing for a prolonged period of higher borrowing costs, sustained investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure, and elevated geopolitical risks.According to a recent report by Moody’s Ratings, “A new macro regime is driving differentiated…
