Schools and colleges in parts of Maharashtra are likely to remain closed on Thursday, January 15, 2026, following the declaration of a public holiday by the Maharashtra State Election Commission for civic body elections. However, since the official announcement does not explicitly mention educational institutions, students and parents are advised to seek confirmation from their…
The Brahma Kamal (Saussurea obvallata) is one of the most sacred flowers that grows in the Himalayan regions. This particular flower holds a unique spot in Indian culture and spirituality and also horticulture. The flower is rare and revered across the Himalayan belt and beyond. It is because the flower is considered a divine symbol…
New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson, centre, reacts as Virat Kohli, right, and Shreyas Iyer run between the wickets. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer reserved glowing praise for Virat Kohli after the Indian great delivered yet another masterclass in the opening ODI against New Zealand, guiding India to a four-wicket win while rewriting the record books…
Dalal Street traded in red on Monday, as NSE Nifty50 slipped below 25,000 and BSE Sensex dipped over 700 points as weak investor sentiment persisted amid foreign fund outflows, tariff-related worries and ongoing geopolitical concerns. The indices later recovered.At 12:30, NSE Nifty50 was trading at 25,668, down 14 points or 0.06%. BSE Sensex was down…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission and sought a response on a plea challenging the validity of the Parliament enacted law giving life-long immunity from prosecution to Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.While hearing the plea, a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant said,…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting January 12, 2026) are Groww, and Titan. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (RS) Target (RS) Upside Groww 159 185 16% Titan 4205 5000 19% GrowwGroww has scaled fastest among…
UGC NET answer key 2025: University Grants Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) December exam was concluded on January 7, 2026. The exam was conducted in computer-based test mode across multiple centres.The examination cycle ran from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026. With the exams now over, candidates are awaiting the release of the…
India has set one more example on the global stage with the launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), PSLV 62. The 64th launch mission was done at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 10:18 am. PSLV-C62, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is carrying a total of 15…
Total Chess World Championship Tour NEW DELHI: Last week was anything but ordinary in the chaotic realm of elite chess, not because of a single blockbuster match, table slamming, or another jaw-dropping off-the-board spat, but due to the sudden proliferation of “World Championships”. Within days of each other, two major announcements landed on the global…
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after she walked out of the house of Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) chief Pratik Jain during an ED raid (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking directions for the registration of an FIR against West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banarjee, the…