UPSC to use face authentication at exam centres: What changes at the entry gate for candidates

UPSC to use face authentication at exam centres The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has decided to introduce mandatory face authentication for all candidates appearing in its recruitment examinations, marking a significant shift in how identity verification will be carried out at exam centres. Officials said the move is intended to strengthen the integrity of…

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Shortened ISL gets AFC approval, but Indian clubs lose direct entry to ACL 2 slots – what it means | Football News

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Thursday that the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recognised the shortened 2025–26 Indian Super League (ISL) season, with clubs from India eligible only for indirect entry into the AFC Champions League 2 through zonal qualifiers.Because of the delayed start to the season, Indian clubs will…

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Stocks, metals bleed on weak economic data

MUMBAI: A series of disappointing economic data from around the world, along with Anthropic’s launch of a new AI-tool that could threaten established businesses of several software services companies across the world, have pushed most of the leading global equity indices into the red zone. Ongoing geopolitical uncertainties are also adding to investors’ anxiety. And…

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‘No amount of denial …’: India rebuts China’s Arunachal claim; flags several violations | India News

NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Tuesday responded to China’s remarks on the detention of an Arunachal Pradesh woman in Shanghai, saying Beijing’s actions violated international norms and Indian sovereignty.Responding to media queries, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen statements made by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the arbitrary detention…

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“I don’t hate India. But I also don’t think it’s my home anymore. The way husbands treat their wives…” Female traveller shares her India experience |

Representative image/AI generated/ Canva For many in the Indian diaspora, returning home after years abroad is looked upon as an emotional reunion. It’s all about a reconnection with food, family and familiarity. The nostalgia is supposed to overwhelm, make you emotional, and outweigh the inconvenience if there is any. Grandparents meet grandchildren. Old streets taking…

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Share of Russian crude in India’s oil imports falls to lowest since November 2022; Middle East supplies rise

India, the world’s third-biggest oil importer and consumer has reshaped its crude sourcing strategy, according to data from industry sources. Russian crude shipments in January made up the smallest portion of New Delhi’s oil imports since late 2022. During the same period, supplies from the Middle East rose to their highest share, Reuters reported quoting…

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