New Delhi: Ladakh-based environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the 18th day of his indefinite hunger strike on Wednesday, with leaders from several political parties visiting him at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to express solidarity. Wangchuk, who is demanding action on issues concerning Ladakh, remains under 24-hour medical supervision. According to the latest medical bulletin, Read More…
New Delhi: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday released the book “The Voice of Justice: Justice Gavai Speaks” at the Vice-President’s House, describing it as an important contribution to India’s constitutional and legal discourse. The book, edited by Prof. (Dr.) S. Sivakumar and published by Thomson Reuters in association with the Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA), Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian contingent for winning five gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026, held in Bucaramanga, Colombia. The Indian team comprising Kanishk Jain, Riddhesh Anant Bendale, Rishit Garg, Shresth Suraiya, and Svarit Joshi secured gold medals, marking another outstanding achievement for the country on Read More…
Malappuram: Police have registered a case against a teacher after a fifth-grade student allegedly suffered a fractured arm following a cane beating at a school in Kallingal, Kalpakanchery, Malappuram. The incident occurred on Thursday when the mathematics teacher of MSM HSS Kallingalparamba allegedly beat the student with a cane, reportedly for not paying attention in Read More…
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced that all schools in the national capital will conduct ‘good touch and bad touch’ awareness sessions as part of the POCSO Awareness Month campaign. She said every school will implement mandatory child safety protocols and submit compliance reports within 15 days. Describing the initiative as Read More…
Kozhikode: The district administrations of Kozhikode and Wayanad have declared a holiday for all educational institutions on Wednesday, July 8, following the Red Alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the forecast of heavy rainfall and strong winds. The holiday applies to all educational institutions, including schools, colleges, professional colleges, tuition centres and Read More…
New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday extended the tenure of N. Kalaiselvi, Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), until February 2027. Kalaiselvi, the first woman to head the country’s premier scientific research organisation, was initially appointed as CSIR Director General in August 2022. Her tenure was extended by two years Read More…
Vizianagaram: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday urged Tribal Universities across the country to play a greater role in improving the livelihoods and overall development of tribal communities. Addressing the first convocation ceremony of the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh in Vizianagaram, the President said the university has a special responsibility to nurture self-confidence, leadership, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala General Education Department has decided to sanction 120 new Plus One batches in Palakkad and Malappuram districts to address the ongoing shortage of Higher Secondary seats in the Malabar region. According to the department, the two districts have been facing a significant shortage of Plus One batches, resulting in thousands of students Read More…
New Delhi: Delhi University has commenced the first phase of undergraduate admission registrations for the 2026–27 academic session through its Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal. According to a university notification issued on June 26, candidates who appeared for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026 and wish to secure admission to Delhi University’s colleges Read More…