CBSE announces orientation programme on entrance exams and career pathways for principals, counsellors in UP: Direct link to register here

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the rescheduled dates for the Orientation Programme on Entrance Exams and Career Pathways for Principals and Counsellors of CBSE-affiliated schools in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh.According to the official notice, the programme was earlier postponed following an advisory dated August 11, 2025, due to rising river water levels…

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Chillai Kalan arrives as fresh snowfall turns Valley into winter wonderland

The Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rain or snow at scattered places across the Union Territory over the next 24–48 hours, though in shorter and milder spells. In Jammu, minimum temperatures were recorded at 10.4°C in Jammu city, 6.5°C in Batote, 2.4°C in Banihal, and 2.2°C in Bhaderwah, indicating a steady fall as winter tightens…

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After securing a spot in India’s T20 World Cup squad, Ishan Kishan named captain of Jharkhand for upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy | Cricket News

Star wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been named the captain of Jharkhand for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025/26 season. The announcement was made by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association on Monday. The tournament will begin on December 24, and Jharkhand will play their first match against Karnataka in Ahmedabad. Why the Mumbai Maidans are…

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‘No new mining permitted’: Environment minister clarifies amid Aravalli uproar; defends new definition | India News

Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday again addressed a press conference amid outrage over the “new definition” of the Aravali range, saying that “no new mining leases will be permitted, especially in core, protected and ecologically sensitive areas, including the NCR”.Speaking on the Supreme Court’s…

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Worldwide US alert: Embassy offers pointers to H-1B, H-4 visa applicants amid social media checks; what has changed | India News

As the US kicks of screening of social media, US embassy in India issued a worldwide alert for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants. It called on the applicants to expect longer processing time, so to apply accordingly.“Beginning December 15, the Department of State expanded online presence reviews to ALL H-1B and H-4 applicants as…

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Tax nudge: Income tax dept ropes in MNCs to flag undisclosed foreign assets; employees face Dec 31 deadline

With just days left before the year-end compliance window closes, the Income Tax department has begun reaching out directly to multinational companies, asking them to alert Indian employees about undisclosed foreign assets and income, according to multiple tax advisors.Several large multinationals — including a global consumer healthcare firm, a wireless technology major and a US-based…

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SBI SO recruitment 2025 registration ends tomorrow for 996 posts: Direct link to apply here

SBI SO recruitment 2025: The State Bank of India (SBI) will close the registration process for Specialist Officer (SO) recruitment 2025 tomorrow, December 23, 2025. Eligible candidates who have not yet applied can submit their applications through the official SBI recruitment portal. The recruitment drive aims to fill 996 Specialist Officer vacancies across various departments.The…

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‘England have had a cockiness about them’: Michael Vaughan rips into Ben Stokes and team after Ashes loss | Cricket News

Michael Vaughan rips into Ben Stokes and Team England (Photo Credit: Getty Images/AP) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has strongly criticised Ben Stokes and the England team after they lost the Ashes 2025–26 series to Australia. England were beaten in the first three Test matches, which meant the series was over within just…

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