NEW DELHI: The Centre is unlikely to remove Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite mounting demands for his resignation, as it believes he cannot be held responsible for the NEET paper leak, news agency PTI reported, citing a senior government functionary.According to the report, the government is, however, willing to favourably consider the demand for…
Hidden among the vast landscapes of Egypt’s Western Desert, the Dakhla Oasis preserves a remarkable record of human activity carved directly into stone. For thousands of years, its sandstone cliffs have carried images of animals, people and symbols left behind by communities that lived in a changing Sahara. Now, these ancient markings are facing a…
The US is putting generic medicines on the tariff map, with duties set to rise to as much as 200% in the coming years to boost local manufacturing. But will the cure soothe the pain for American consumers—or inflame it further? Dr Reddy’s Laboratories said that higher import duties will likely push up medicine prices….
Hand reaching into a mosquito enclosure. Credit: Credit: Edwin Remsberg / University of Maryland Low-income urban neighbourhoods in Baltimore and Washington, DC, have higher mosquito numbers partly because of the types of trees growing on their streets and in empty lots, according to new research published in the Journal of Medical Entomology.The study, co-authored by…
Abhijeet Bhattacharya reveals how he defended Udit Narayan during kissing controversy: ‘Fans hug and kiss you, you also gave one kiss back, what’s the issue?’ Playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has revealed that he advised Udit Narayan to openly acknowledge the viral kissing controversy instead of shying away from it, saying he personally stood by his…
Sawan 2026 is going to be a big month for devotees of Lord Shiva. According to the North Indian calendar, this holy month will start on July 30, 2026 and end on August 28, 2026. During this period, devotees will observe Sawan Somwar Vrat, Sawan Shivratri, Pradosh Vrat, Nag Panchami and Sawan Purnima.This year, Sawan…
SCBA condemns alleged lathi charge on students, seeks impartial inquiry and accountability over protest incident NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Tuesday passed a resolution condemning the alleged lathi charge on students and members of the legal fraternity, describing the reported use of force against peaceful protesters as “deeply disturbing” and “wholly…
An ex-employee claims ₹10,000 in salary is still unpaid nearly a year later. A delayed salary can become much more than a financial issue. It can leave people feeling ignored, unheard, and disappointed long after they have moved on from a workplace. That is why a recent LinkedIn post by a Kolkata-based professional has found…
Yuvraj Singh shares a heartfelt message on NEET protest NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has shared a heartfelt message on the ongoing protests over the alleged NEET examination paper leak, urging all stakeholders to pursue dialogue and ensure that children and students are able to learn in a safe and peaceful environment.Taking to…
The Speaker ordered Assembly marshals to remove Kunal Ghosh from the House NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh was suspended from the West Bengal Assembly for the remainder of Wednesday after he disrupted proceedings by interrupting rebel TMC Chief Whip Akhruzzaman during a debate on the Home and Hill Affairs budget.The suspension came…
