West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The chief minister Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal cabinet Monday scrapped the assistance to the groups based on religious categorisation, effectively ending the religion-based schemes run during the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government.The BJP government has also done away with the exisiting state OBC list in accordance with…
Dick Van Dyke, the iconic star of Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, is nearing his 100th birthday while still radiating energy, joy, and vitality. His remarkable longevity reflects a blend of genetics, consistent healthy habits, and a positive mindset. In his book 100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a…
US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that Iran would face a heavy response for every American soldier killed, following the deaths of two US service members in an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had directed secretary of defense Pete Hegseth, chairman of the joint…
India has sought to buy Russian crude to avoid supply shortages as Middle East tensions show no sign of abating. (AI image) India is back to stepping up purchases of Russian crude as the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war blocks Strait of Hormuz and crucial oil supplies from the Middle East, according to reports. India imports nearly…
India’s Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Abhishek Sharma‘s struggles in T20Is have come under renewed focus following another disappointing series against Zimbabwe, with former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth calling on the selectors to make a difficult decision if the opener’s poor run continues.The left-handed batter endured a forgettable three-match series, failing to register…
As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, industry bodies have flagged key expectations focused on easing pressure on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and strengthening the startup ecosystem amid funding constraints and regulatory challenges. With employment generation and entrepreneurship high on the policy agenda, stakeholders are looking for targeted measures that address cash-flow stress, compliance…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has been in exceptional form, scoring 376 runs in his last four ODIs with two centuries and being dismissed only twice. After winning the Player of the Series award for his 302 runs in the three-match series against South Africa, Kohli said he felt liberated and in his best rhythm in…
KCET 2026 exam date announced Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 will be held on April 23 and 24. The online application submission process will begin from January 17. On April 23, Physics will be held in the morning session (10.30am to 11.50am) and Chemistry in the afternoon session (2.30pm to 3.50pm). On April 24,…
SLAT result 2026: The Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) 2026 result has been released today, January 15, 2026, for both test 1 and 2. Candidates can now check their scorecards for the same on the official website, slat-test.org. SLAT is the entrance test conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU) for admission to undergraduate law programmes…
NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at protecting patients as artificial intelligence increasingly enters healthcare, govt has brought AI-based cancer detection and diagnostic software under formal regulatory oversight, treating them on a par with medical devices.According to a notification issued by Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), software that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect…