Delhi shines in national school performance index, but enrolment and retention gaps remain

Delhi has been placed among the better-performing States and Union Territories in the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2025-26, reflecting strong performance across key school education indicators. However, the review also identified declining foundational enrolment and lower retention at the secondary level, highlighting areas where targeted interventions will be needed to sustain educational progress. Delhi has…

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A 2-year-old joined her Russian gymnast mom on stage: What happened next left the audience in awe

For most performers, an unexpected interruption during a live performance can be every bit as stressful as it sounds. But sometimes, the most unforgettable moments happen when things don’t go exactly as planned or when life itself becomes part of the performance. That’s exactly what happened when Russian rhythmic gymnast Svetlana Putintseva took to the…

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‘Not important for Denmark’: Trump says US needs Greenland for ‘protection of the world’

‘Not important for Denmark’: Trump says US needs Greenland for ‘protection of the world’ (Image/AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday once again renewed his call for the United States to take control of Greenland, claiming the Arctic island is strategically vital for global security but ‘not important’ for Denmark.The remarks came as Trump has…

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New EPFO portal: Faster claims, smarter processing & more — what changes for employees

New EPFO portal goes live!The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) completed the migration of all member records to a centralised database on Wednesday, restoring online services for members and employers.The large-scale database consolidation and software upgrade, shifts member records from a decentralised architecture to a centralised database. According to Union labour and employment minister Mansukh…

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Cambridge scientists create a living bio-battery that generates electricity around the clock using algae and could replace millions of disposable batteries |

The Cambridge team behind the living algae-powered bio-battery: Lucia Giron, Dr Paolo Bombelli and Professor Chris Howe. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a living bio-battery that generates electricity continuously using photosynthetic algae, offering a potential alternative to millions of disposable batteries used in everyday electronics. Unlike conventional batteries that gradually run out…

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India to establish IIM Bangalore campus in Indonesia, expands higher education footprint in ASEAN

India has announced plans to establish an IIM Bangalore campus in Indonesia, extending the global reach of its premier management institutions. The initiative, unveiled during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, forms part of wider agreements on technology, innovation and space cooperation, and is expected to strengthen academic collaboration while benefiting students from Indonesia and the…

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