‘For India’s future’: Gill urges compassion, mutual respect amid student protests

Spread the love       Shubman Gill; and protestors in Delhi. (ANI/PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill has spoken out amid the ongoing student protests over repeated exam paper leaks, urging compassion, mutual respect and a renewed focus on safeguarding the interests of students.In a message shared on his Instagram story on Thursday, Gill stressed that India’s...

Trump says he is ‘close’ to decision on ‘massive attack’ on Iran, bigger than Epic Fury

Spread the love       Trump warns Iran of an attack bigger that Operation Epic Fury US President Donald Trump said he is seriously considering restarting major combat operations in Iran, including strikes that would be bigger than those carried out during Operation Epic Fury, in an interview with Axios on Thursday.“I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I...

NEET row: Delhi HC notifies special fast-track court, judge following PM’s announcement

Spread the love       The notification came hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Centre had decided to establish fast-track courts to ensure “swift and stringent punishment” for those involved in examination paper leaks. NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Thursday designated a special fast-track court to exclusively try offences related to paper leaks and other unfair means...

Govt reshuffles top bureaucrats in ministries: Education secretary shifted out

Spread the love       NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday appointed senior IAS officer Naresh Gangwar as the new education secretary, replacing Vineet Joshi, amid continuing protests over the alleged NEET paper leak.Gangwar, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, was serving as secretary in the department of animal husbandry and aairying under the ministry of disheries, animal husbandry and...

‘Paper leak’ at Uttarakhand Technical University, 2 BTech exams cancelled

Spread the love       Dehradun: Amid the ongoing unrest related to paper leaks, Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (UTU) cancelled two BTech examinations following allegations that a paper had been leaked on WhatsApp. An affiliated college terminated the service of an accused assistant professor, and he was arrested on Thursday following a complaint by the university. The incident sparked...

‘It’s a dream’: Emotional Ashok Sharma dedicates India debut to elder brother

Spread the love       Ashok Sharma getting his India cap from Sunil Joshi. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India fast bowler Ashok Sharma described his international debut as a “dream come true” after receiving his maiden India cap ahead of the opening T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday, dedicating the emotional milestone to his elder brother whose sacrifice helped shape...

17 metro stations in Delhi to remain closed tomorrow starting 7.30am; check list

Spread the love       The DMRC has closed 17 metro stations in central Delhi from 7.30am Friday until further notice due to security concerns amid ongoing CJP protests at Jantar Mantar. NEW DELHI: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Thursday announced that 17 metro stations across the national capital will remain closed for entry and exit from 7.30am on Friday...

16-yr-old Canadian student built AI robot turtle that hunts plastic invisible to eye

Spread the love       Evan Budz, 16, with the autonomous bionic sea turtle robot that uses AI and an underwater holographic camera to detect microplastics in lakes — the project that won him a $50,000 scholarship at the 2026 Regeneron ISEF. A 16-year-old student from Ontario, Canada has built a robotic sea turtle that swims on its own, dives to a...

‘400 Pak handles identified’: Delhi Police reveals Op Sindoor connection in NEET protests

Spread the love       NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Thursday said it had identified and blocked more than 400 Pakistani social media handles allegedly spreading misinformation and rumours amid the ongoing protests, urging people not to fall for fake content circulating online.Addressing the media, deputy commissioner of Police (DCP) Sumit Jha said the same social media accounts had also been active...

CJP stir hits Connaught Place businesses; traders claim 65-70% loss

Spread the love       The disruption has come during the crucial annual retail sale period, when CP markets typically record their highest revenues between 5pm and 8.30pm. NEW DELHI: Retailers and business owners in Central Delhi’s Connaught Place (CP) have reported a steep 65 to 70% decline in revenue over two consecutive days as ongoing demonstrations by the Cockroach Janata Party...

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