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NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday met Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge in Parliament and sought to put to rest speculation of a rift, affirming on a positive note that “we are on the same page” after a “warm and constructive discussion” with...

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the University Grant Commission’s (UGC) new set of rules aimed at promoting equality in higher education institutions (HEI) amid nationwide protests over the legislation’s controversial definition of discrimination.A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notices to the Centre and the UGC on...

Ishan Kishan, right, arrives to bat as Sanju Samson walks off the field. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has made a strong case for a selection shake-up ahead of the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand, urging the team management to back Ishan Kishan over Sanju Samson as preparations intensify...

(AI image generated using ChatGPT) In House of Cards, the most dangerous moment is not the coup, the scandal or the collapse, it is the point at which everyone realises the rules no longer matter, yet the institutions keep functioning as if they do. That is where much of the world now finds itself with...

Elon Musk revealed his intense focus on Tesla’s AI chip development, dedicating weekends to the AI5 project promising a 50x performance boost. He stressed that securing long-term chip access is crucial for the company’s future, especially for robotaxis and Optimus robots. While a Tesla-owned chip factory remains a distant possibility, Musk is pushing for increased...

The Indian rupee underperformed in 2025. (AI image) The Indian rupee was the worst performing Asian currency in 2025 and has started 2026 on a poor note, hitting a lifetime low of 92 versus the US dollar. What’s causing the slide, and is it reflective of any underlying issues? The Economic Survey 2025-2026 sheds light...

HYDERABAD: In a chilling case of familial betrayal, a 25-year-old nurse allegedly murdered her parents after they opposed her inter-caste marriage, administering a lethal overdose of medication using her professional medical knowledge. The incident took place in Yacharam village of Vikarabad district.Vikarabad police said they received information on Jan 25 about the deaths of a...

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UGC equity rules hit the streets: Student protests across states intensify as Supreme Court steps in In Indian educational institutes, policy rarely stays on paper for long. It steps off the page, enters the classroom, and—when it collides with identity—moves swiftly to the street. This week, a regulatory amendment meant to institutionalise equity in higher...

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi with Pakistan cricketers. (Image credit: PCB) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s Twenty20 World Cup plans have taken a dramatic turn, with the team already booked to fly out to Colombo on Monday even as uncertainty continues over their participation in the tournament, scheduled from February 7 to March 8. According to a report,...