LUCKNOW: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Satish Kumar Sharma, a nominated member of the Meerut Cantonment Board, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 3 lakh from a contractor for the smooth continuation of a tender related to parking, canteen and entry fee collection operations at Gandhi Bagh in Meerut…
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) seems to be testing students’ patience. Just weeks after the NEET-UG row triggered nationwide outrage, another major examination conducted by the agency has landed in troubled waters. This time, it is the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026, where technical glitches and administrative confusion left students stranded inside…
A man carries a child who was injured in the accident (Picture credit: AP) At least 22 people, including 10 children and five women, were killed and around 36 others injured after a truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan overturned on a highway in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, officials said.The accident occurred in Laghman…
The Central Consumer Protection Authority has imposed a penalty of Rs 7 lakh on Vajiram and Ravi IAS Study Centre for publishing misleading advertisements, which claimed credit for candidates who cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2023, most of whom had enrolled only in its free interview guidance programme.The regulator found that a majority of…
Paresh Rawal once spoke openly about feeling tired of being linked so strongly to Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, his much-loved character from the ‘Hera Pheri’ franchise. The actor said he wanted to move away from the image the role created, even though audiences continued to celebrate it through memes, clips, and reels. His comments showed the…
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has invited applications for its newly launched Industry Fellowship Programme (IFP) 2026, an initiative aimed at strengthening ties between academia and industry. The programme seeks to equip faculty members with practical industry experience so they can better align classroom teaching with evolving workforce requirements.The fellowship will allow…
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Not once. Twice. Same dismissal. Same reaction. Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan suffered a bizarre dismissal during the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur on Friday, getting out hit-wicket in almost identical fashion to his dismissal in Qualifier 1 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru…
Nissan has taken a funny dig at Ferrari on social media after the Italian brand revealed its first-ever electric car, the Ferrari Luce. The luxury EV recently made its global debut. Some social media users compared its design to the new third-generation Nissan Leaf electric hatchback.The comparisons mainly came because of the Luce’s coupe-like shape…
The week begins on a slightly low note, Aries. You might wake up with a heavy head and a shorter fuse, and small delays can feel bigger than they are. Work may not move smoothly in the first stretch, and you’ll have to push past obstacles that test your patience. Be extra careful while driving,…
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Saturday ordered the framing of charges against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, Leena Maria Paul, Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez and others in a money laundering case linked to the alleged extortion of Rs 200 crore from Aditi Singh.Charges have also been framed against Sukesh Chandrasekhar, Leena Maria Paul and others…
