NEW DELHI: Taking responsibility for the NEET-UG episode, which he said “should not have happened”, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Rahul Gandhi of exploiting students’ anxiety for political gain and promised a “radical” overhaul of NTA, including moving NEET to computer-based testing (CBT) next year.In an interview to TOI, Pradhan said criticism was legitimate…
French woman, children held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan A French woman and her five children have been rescued in Pakistan after police said they had been confined and abused by the family’s father, a Pakistani national, for more than a decade.The rescue took place in Bara, a remote town in…
The countdown to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding has officially begun!Amid speculation about their upcoming wedding, new reports indicate that a permit has been filed to close streets around Madison Square Garden during the first week of July.According to TMZ, sources with direct knowledge claim that a permit has been submitted to New York…
Brazil and Scotland face off in a decisive Group C encounter at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with knockout qualification, group positioning and a historic milestone all on the line in Miami. Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil currently sit top of the standings with four points from their opening two matches. The five-time world champions began their…
You’ve got a spark in you today, Virgo. A bolder one than usual. The Moon is activating courage, communication, and short movement, so you may feel ready to try something outside your regular pattern. A quick trip, a new idea, a direct conversation, even a sudden plan to handle an errand alone. Good. Just don’t…
New Delhi: As Delhi ramps up preparations for the monsoon, PWD minister Parvesh Verma inspected desilting works in the Moti Nagar assembly constituency and reviewed the progress of drainage and flood-prevention measures across the city.The inspection is part of a wider campaign under which senior officers, chief engineers and field teams are carrying out physical…
Thane: A 15-year-old girl died by suicide on June allegedly after her pictures were circulated online. She left a note accusing three boys and a girl of blackmailing her for ransom. The three have been sent to a children’s home. The photos were allegedly taken by the teen’s boyfriend. A police officer said he was…
By Evelyn Ann AbrahamAs Pride Month draws to a close, Bengaluru’s drag culture shows that ‘queer joy’ for the LGBTQ+ community is not limited to a month. Once a niche art form, drag has grown into a vibrant movement across clubs, cafés, festivals and community events all year. In Bengaluru, drag is not just entertainment;…
The photo that environmental activist Bharathidasan took of a slender loris that was electrocuted In March, Tamil Nadu established India’s first slender loris conservation centre at Kadavur. But it was a chance photograph and post by environmental activist S Bharathidasan that turned out to be a real lifesaver for the nocturnal primate.Around two months ago,…
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday began producing gold after bringing back to life the gold mine that had been inactive for over two millennia, with the launch of India’s first private gold mining project at Jonnagiri village in Kurnool district.The mine, which is one of the oldest gold mines in the world, is known to…
