TISS has also instituted a Viksit Bharat fellows programme under the initiative Mumbai: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has launched the Viksit Bharat Vichar Kendra (VBVK), an interdisciplinary think tank aimed at strengthening policy research and academic engagement around India’s development goals under Viksit Bharat.Set up as a five-year institutional initiative, this centre…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar underlined the significance of India’s ties with Russia in a meeting with counterpart Sergey Lavrov, saying political cooperation between the two countries was even more valuable in an uncertain and volatile global environment. Jaishankar told Lavrov the complicated international situation merited an open exch-ange of views, especially between…
New Delhi: Delhi Police has launched an investigation into an alleged online racket that was allegedly generating forged govt documents, including Aadhaar cards, through a website. The gang allegedly prepared fake Aadhaar cards for Rs 20 each and voter ID-like documents for Rs 15.Sources said the operation came to light during routine cyber patrolling and…
The National Testing Agency has introduced a new facility enabling NEET UG 2026 aspirants to download their admit cards without immediately confirming bank account details linked to fee refunds. The move comes after candidates reported difficulties with the verification process ahead of the June 21 medical entrance examination. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has allowed…
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a sharp attack on Mamata Banerjee and her government after a heavy voter turnout in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, claiming the people of the state had voted for change and that the Bharatiya Janata Party was heading for an absolute…
“Brahmos” missile (R) and other Army tanks with other weapons on display at Parliament House in New Delhi Pune: India’s Secretary of Defence Production, Sanjeev Kumar, on Friday said industrial accidents in India’s defence, explosives and propellant manufacturing sector are a result of human complacency, advocating for more automation and digital technology to ensure complete…
In September 2022, Nasa carried out a mission that had never been attempted before: deliberately crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid to change its path through space. The target was Dimorphos, a small moonlet orbiting a larger asteroid called Didymos. Neither object posed any danger to Earth, which made the pair an ideal testing ground…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government’s next move on the entry of private players into the state’s power distribution sector is expected to come up for discussion at the State Cabinet meeting on Thursday, with indications that it may invoke Section 108 of the Electricity Act to issue policy directions to the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC)….
Renault India has introduced the Duster Adventure Edition SUV. This special version features exclusive topographical graphics and geographical coordinates. The new edition retains the popular model’s existing powertrain options. It includes features like LED headlamps and a panoramic sunroof. Pricing for the Duster Adventure Edition starts at Rs 12.99 lakh ex-showroom. Renault India has launched…
Bengal’s first phase of assembly polls sees 3.6 crore voters casting ballots amidst controversy over 27 lakh voter deletions due to ‘logical discrepancies’. Key battles include Suvendu Adhikari, Dilip Ghosh, and Adhir Chowdhury facing tough contests. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise has significantly impacted voter strength, particularly in Murshidabad and Malda, sparking protests and…
