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More than 500 people were arrested in London, on Saturday, during a pro-Palestinian demonstration held in support of the banned group Palestine Action, according to police.In a post on X, the Metropolitan Police said, “523 people were arrested today for showing support for a proscribed organisation”.Earlier in the day, officers had already detained more than…
Nothing tells you more about the health of learning in a school than a conversation with its teachers. Just after the release of NCF 2023, I was invited by a school to conduct a workshop on competency-based learning. During a coffee break I had the opportunity to informally interact with a group of teachers. Their…
Daveigh Chase, the renowned ‘Lilo & Stitch’ voice actor, passed away on June 16, 2026, in Los Angeles at the age of 35. The actress, who struggled with homelessness and addiction, left behind a six-figure property after her unfortunate demise due to advanced-stage complications from Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The young star passed away without…
In the early months of life, feeding a baby can feel both instinctive and uncertain at the same time. Every new food raises quiet questions, what is safe, what is too early, what might do more harm than good? Among the most common concerns for parents is when to introduce everyday ingredients like sugar and…
German chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday urged the United States and Europe to “repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust together,” warning that in an era of intensifying great-power rivalry, “even the United States will not be powerful enough to go it alone.” Opening the annual Munich Security Conference, Merz acknowledged that “a divide, a deep rift”…
The United States has eased sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil sector, allowing American companies to resume limited business with Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), as the Donald Trump administration seeks to expand global oil supplies during the ongoing Iran conflict, AP reported.The US Treasury Department on Wednesday issued a broad licence permitting PDVSA to sell…
Shubman Gill with Roger Federer (X) India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill added another memorable moment to his England tour after receiving an invitation to watch the ongoing Wimbledon 2026 Championships from the iconic Royal Box. With the invitation, Gill became only the fourth Indian cricket captain to be hosted in the prestigious enclosure,…
Gold prices advanced 2% on Monday after officials from the United States and Iran announced that they had reached an initial understanding aimed at ending hostilities between the two countries. The development triggered a decline in oil prices and reduced concerns about persistent inflation and elevated interest rates. Spot gold rose 2% to $4,304.11 an…
A proposed change to US student visa rules could make it much harder for international graduates, especially Indians, to stay and work in America after completing their studies, according to Danielle Goldman, CEO and co-founder of Build. Goldman warned that the proposal could worsen labour shortages in key sectors such as AI, technology and engineering…
HTET 2026 registration underway The Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2026 registration is now open. If you want to become a teacher in Haryana government schools, this is your chance. The exam is for candidates aiming to work as Primary Teachers (PRT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), or Post Graduate Teachers (PGT). You can apply online…
