The conflict between the US, Iran and Israel is no longer just in the Middle East, it is quietly slipping into portfolios, monthly budgets, and yes, even that study-abroad dream!On February 28, the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, and the ripple effects are now being felt right at home. At the centre…
Professor Pawan K Dadheech of department of microbiology, CURaj with his team Jaipur: In a discovery that could have real-world impact beyond the lab, researchers from the Central University of Rajasthan have identified a new species of cyanobacteria from Pushkar Lake in Ajmer.The organism, named Pushkarnema CURAJAE, was found in samples collected from Pushkar Sarovar…
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has started the Phase 3 counselling process for VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) 2026 candidates from Wednesday, May 28. The counselling round is meant for students who secured ranks between 45,001 and 70,000 in the engineering entrance exam, along with buffer candidates from Phase 2 who could not secure admission…
Rajkot: A special Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court has convicted a 72-year-old former police inspector of Rajkot taluka police station in a 16-year-old bribery case, sentencing him to two years of rigorous imprisonment and imposing a fine of Rs 10,000.The convict, Chandulal Gosai, was found guilty of demanding a bribe from a suspect during the probe…
Mumbai: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 132 containers with over 3,000 metric tonnes of misdeclared goods valued at approximately Rs 139 crore at Nhava Sheva port.DRI intercepted consignments falsely declared as ‘Toor Dal/Pigeon Peas’. However, detailed examination revealed the cargo actually comprised 2,710 metric tonnes of watermelon seeds sourced from Tanzania and…
Aravindh Chithambaram with his mother Deivanai (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: A saying becomes a proverb because it has stood the test of time. ‘Patience is the key’ is one such saying. In today’s world, where many are busy trying to figure things out without losing hope, not giving up, staying persistent in their pursuit, and…
Times News NetworkAhmedabad: The Gujarat high court has dismissed a petition seeking original documents from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda under the RTI Act, stating that supplying original documents was not within the purview of the central public information officer (CPIO).The petition was filed by Himanshu Parmar, who sought information and further disclosure under…
Sub-Inspector Siddhi Mishra Lucknow: Not by brute force, but patience, precision and quiet courage, an interstate gang that had turned the city’s e-rickshaws into mobile crime zones was busted. The breakthrough came with an undercover operation led by 27-year-old sub-inspector Siddhi Mishra, whose 14-day covert surveillance exposed the gang’s unusual but highly effective modus operandi.For…
An immigration lawyer has claimed that US residency interviews are being delayed following a recent shooting in Washington, DC. This has caused panic among applicants.Charles Kuck, an immigration attorney, said on X that lawyers attending United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) interviews this week were told that decisions on cases had been paused. He…
Google Maps is updating its Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API to improve direction accuracy in busy areas. The update combines gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data, reducing magnetic interference and benefiting Google Maps and third-party apps on Android 5.0 or above. We keep hearing about Google Maps fiasco from across the globe where it directed people…
