Rohtak: In a major push to make competitive exam preparation accessible to government school students, education minister Mahipal Dhanda on Monday launched the new session of the ‘Super 40’ programme in Rohtak, calling it a “transformational model in public education.”The initiative, aimed at providing high-quality coaching for JEE, NEET and NDA aspirants, was launched at…
Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians may have found their most destructive opening combination since the glory days of the franchise. On a run-fest at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton scripted yet another record partnership to put Mumbai in complete control against Lucknow Super Giants…
In 1957, a stray dog named Laika became the first living being in orbit aboard Sputnik 2. Her mission, though tragic as she couldn’t return, provided crucial data on animal survival in space. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Beneath the surface of all the hype surrounding dazzling spacecraft and the brave men who once rode…
New Delhi: The Crime branch has busted a syndicate that allegedly duped NEET aspirants and took Rs 20-30 lakh each from their guardians by promising guaranteed MBBS admissions. A doctor, the alleged kingpin, is among the four persons arrested in the case.The gang had charged the amount as donations for admission under management and other…
Mumbai: A 34-year-labourer engaged by the BMC to clean streets was killed in a freak accident in Wadala after a metal ring from the tyre of a moving towing van burst and the hubcap flew off and struck him in the neck, said the police.The deceased, identified as Shailu Maruti, was an orphan.According to the…
Bengaluru: Congress retained Davanagere South assembly seat but barely, as minority unrest and internal dissent sharply reduced its victory margin in what has long been a Shamanur family stronghold. Congress candidate Samarth Mallikarjun, grandson of late Shamanur Shivashankarappa, trailed in eight of the 21 rounds of counting before securing a win by 5,708 votes —…
Chess session at the Anna Tower Park It’s a warm Saturday afternoon, but the pairs – children and adults – bent over chessboards in a corner of Anna Nagar Tower Park are unmindful of the heat. Their aim is not to enter a tournament or even beat the opponent. They are here to just enjoy…
Kolkata: Non-industrialisation, joblessness and often unchecked corruption triumphed over cultural-culinary fears on Monday.Trinamool Congress went to polls with party chief Mamata Banerjee framing the contest as a battle for Bengali identity against a hostile central govt. Tactics included how Bengali migrant workers were being targeted in other states, the BJP‘s alleged dictates on non-veg food…
Vehicles move slowly after rain lashed Jaipur Monday Uprooted trees disrupt traffic and power in Walled City Vehicles move slowly after rain lashed Jaipur Monday Uprooted trees disrupt traffic and power in Walled City Vehicles move slowly after rain lashed Jaipur Monday Jaipur: Thunderstorms, rain and hail swept across several parts of Rajasthan, Monday, bringing…
In the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, Dr. Pranat Tudu of the Bharatiya Janata Party registered a clear victory in Binpur (Assembly Constituency 237), defeating Trinamool Congress candidate Birbaha Hansda by a margin of 22,977 votes.Tudu secured 1,07,238 votes after all 22 rounds of counting, while Hansda polled 84,261 votes.Binpur (ST), Assembly Constituency No. 237,…
