The makers of Dhanush‘s highly anticipated ‘D55’ have unveiled a new promotional video ahead of the film’s title announcement. Although the teaser stops short of revealing specific plot details it provides several intriguing hints about the world the story is set in. Wealth, power and revolution The teaser features visuals of Indian currency notes floating…
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has declared the WBJEE 2026 results, bringing relief to thousands of aspirants seeking admission to professional degree programmes across the state. Rank cards are available online from 4 PM and will be used during the counselling process. Candidates can access their scores, merit ranks and other details…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (Image: AP) It was as if one was watching a movie marathon at a film festival. Or a night-long musical soiree.First, the blockbuster from reigning superstar Kylian Mbappe, followed by new entrant Erling Haaland’s superhit debut feature. Then, as dawn was breaking, came Lionel Messi’s cult-classic, a statement, a reminder, almost rephrasing…
New Delhi: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has questioned whether MCQ-based entrance tests are appropriate for humanities and social science disciplines, expressing concern that the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) may limit institutions such as Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in fulfilling their statutory mandate of ensuring socio-economic and regional diversity in admissions.The observations were made in…
The state govt last week notified RTI Rules, 2026 Mumbai: Seeking information under RTI Act in the state has now become costlier and will need to come with proof of citizenship. The state govt last week notified RTI Rules, 2026, which introduces sweeping changes affecting citizens, public authorities and the appeals process. Activists called them…
Haemato-oncology Centre Chennai Chennai: The ₹53-crore Advanced Centre for Haemato-oncology and Transplantation at the Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children at Egmore has started functioning four months after its inauguration. The delay is due to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).This is the state’s first dedicated building for haemato-oncology, which combines haematology, a…
Trinamool alleged Banerjee was left without official security at her Kalighat and said the party arranged for two private security guards. KOLKATA: The Bengal govt on Wednesday replaced the personal security officers (PSOs) assigned to former CM Mamata Banerjee for nearly two decades, but Banerjee declined to accept the new personnel, her party said.Trinamool alleged…
Panaji: Two years ago, Goa introduced several changes to its school schedule as part of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP). One of the key reforms was advancing the start of the academic year from June to April. Sources now said education officials are reviewing the implementation of the NEP in the state,…
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat International Finance-Tec City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar, which houses the country’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), employing nearly 27,000 people, has announced the setting up of a sports arena, a golf club and a mall within the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) of GIFT-IFSC.According to GIFT City officials, key projects include an…
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann Ludhiana: Official registration has commenced across Punjab for the Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana, a pre-election welfare promise granting monthly stipends to women aged 18 and older.Under the initiative, general beneficiaries will receive ₹1,000 every month, while women from scheduled caste (SC) communities are eligible for ₹1,500.More than 20 lakh women…
