More than 34,000 candidates appeared for the UPGET-2026 entrance examination for General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) against 18,500 seats. The exam was conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University across 75 centres in 20 districts on Tuesday. Attendance stood at 95.54%. Vice-chancellor Dr Amit Devgan said AI-enabled CCTV cameras and security arrangements ensured the smooth…
Sanjiv Goenka with Priyansh Arya, Preity Zinta with Rishabh Pant Sanjiv Goenka of Lucknow Super Giants and Preity Zinta of Punjab Kings remain two of the most visible franchise owners in the IPL, regularly spotted following their teams closely from the stands. Their latest appearance came during the clash at the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur…
Guwahati: Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi slammed BJP-led govt for removing a mural of climate and social activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday and a mural of singer Zubeen Garg in June. He asked why the govt was “scared of murals, artists and peaceful protests”.The Wangchuk mural, painted on the Basistha flyover, was…
Wife of Indian seafarer who died aboard vessel in Oman seeks ‘justice’ NEW DELHI: The family of Indian seafarer Nishanth Uirthanathan, who died aboard the vessel MT Celestial in Oman waters, has appealed to the government for the early repatriation of his mortal remains and demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.Speaking…
Ancient Kashi to go high-tech with AI-based crowd management Varanasi: Kashi is set to usher in an AI-powered era of crowd and mobility management, with tourists and devotees soon navigating the heritage city through an intelligent, technology-driven system. Combining artificial intelligence-powered sensors and cameras, generative AI, digital signages, colour-coded routes and AI-based pedestrian navigation, the…
Did Sonam Wangchuk inspire Rancho in ‘3 Idiots’? Aamir Khan says no, while Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra share different stories The renewed spotlight on ‘3 Idiots’ has revived one of Bollywood’s longest-running debates: who was the real inspiration behind Rancho, the film’s iconic protagonist? While many have linked the character to a well-known…
Kolkata: Vidyasagar Setu will be closed to vehicles from 6 am to 2 pm on Sunday for the ongoing repair work of the bridge including replacement of stay and holding cables and bearings. Work is being undertaken in phases by the Hooghly River Bridge Commissioners. Vehicles coming along AJC Bose Road from Zeerut Island will…
Chandigarh: What began as a father’s attempt to give his daughter an extra edge for the highly competitive NEET medical entrance exam, ended in a six-year case that culminated in a victory before the Chandigarh Consumer Commission.The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh, has directed a coaching institute to refund Rs 33,000 paid by a…
Telangana has registered a significantly higher rate of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act compared to the national average, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. Hyderabad: In a worrying trend, Telangana has registered a significantly higher rate of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual…
Filling the Gaps: GCC commissioner G S Sameeran inspects SWD works in Anna Nagar Chennai: In the wake of key arterial stretches either having dug up roads or abandoned storm water drain pits, Greater Chennai Corporation has identified about 70km long storm water drain missing links across the city. GCC commissioner G S Sameeran has…
