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NEW DELHI: Highlighting the need for a robust and reliable database of persons with disabilities (PwDs) that is in keeping with the 2016 law that recognises 21 categories of disabilities, a parliamentary panel has recommended that the govt impress upon the Registrar General of India (RGI) the need to ensure in Census 2027 accurate and…
HYDERABAD: In a major breakthrough into an international narcotics network, investigators from Telangana have uncovered how a Nigeria-linked drug syndicate used European courier routes to smuggle large consignments of cocaine into India.The investigation of the past two years has also exposed a well-oiled pan-India distribution chain supplying drugs in almost every corner of the country…
Easter Sunday marks a time of hope and renewal, celebrating Jesus Christ’s resurrection. This central Christian event symbolizes victory over sin and death, offering believers eternal life. Families gather for services and feasts, embracing customs that blend ancient rites with Christian meaning, spreading messages of forgiveness and new beginnings. Easter Sunday brings a new wave…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) India’s T20 World Cup triumph earlier this year has done little to mask a growing problem in the longest format. The side’s Test performances have dipped noticeably, and despite improved results in limited-overs cricket under head coach Gautam Gambhir, the red-ball setup remains a concern. Losses at home…
Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh, and Praggnanandhaa (Photos by Michal Walusza and Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: As the FIDE Candidates Tournament crosses the near-midway mark of its 14-round marathon, a kind of intensity has started filling the Mediterranean air. However, for the Indian contingent, the narrative is split between a desperate scramble for relevance in the Open…
IIT Delhi allows CFTI graduates to apply for MTech without GATE IIT Delhi MTech admissions 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has unveiled new measures to expand access to its M. Tech programmes for national candidates in the academic year 2026-27. The Institute will offer up to 30 per cent supernumerary seats…
Malayalam cinema’s biggest stars, Mammootty and Mohanlal, reunite after 18 years in the intense spy thriller ‘Patriot’. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the film promises high-stakes action and suspense as Mammootty’s character, a framed JAG officer, undertakes a covert mission with Mohanlal’s crucial support. The trailer has ignited fan excitement for this ambitious project, set for…
CM Mamata Banerjee speaks at a campaign rally in Raiganj on Friday KOLKATA/MALDA: Union home minister Amit Shah can stay in Bengal for 365 days instead of 15 days as he proclaimed, CM Mamata Banerjee said on Friday. “It won’t help him, though. The more people see his face, the fewer votes his party will…
A day filled with a soft radiance and calm resolve, where the laughter of children brings an infectious joy. Romantic relationships flourish with deepened love, sparking heartfelt discussions. Students are encouraged to maintain a consistent rhythm in their studies, while entrepreneurs are suggested to quietly initiate plans for future projects. A thoughtful day, with a…
Being a city boy whose imagination was mostly fed by adventure stories, I was fascinated by the idea of climbing a tree to pick fruit. So, when I discovered that the house we were visiting had a line of guava trees in the garden laden with fruit, I really had no choice. Guava trees tend…
