Supporters gather outside a Movimiento de Participación Popular political party headquarters, decorated with a photo of late former Uruguayan President José Mujica, after his death in Montevideo, Uruguay (Image: AP) Jose Mujica, widely known by his nickname, “Pepe,” was beloved for his modesty and progressive social reforms. At the height of his political career as…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is going to conduct the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) in June 2025. As per the schedule, the application correction window for UGC NET exam is currently open at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.Registered candidates can make corrections in their application form till May 15, 2025.Students must note that corrections in…
Col Sofia Qureshi (File Image) NEW DELHI: The National Commission for Women condemned the alleged disrespectful comments directed at Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, emphasising the importance of respecting women serving in uniform. Commission chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar’s statement came after the controversial remarks attributed to Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah about Qureshi, which generated significant public outcry.“It…
India’s defence exports are in focus amidst the India-Pakistan tensions. (AI image for representative purpose only) Amidst a push for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, India’s defence exports reached a record high of Rs 23,622 crore (approximately $2.76 billion) in the last financial year 2024-25. Compared to the previous fiscal year’s figure of Rs 21,083 crore, this represents…
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is facing a slow down in its sales in the Indian market amid uncertainty over the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA). The automaker’s top executives met at Bombay House on Monday to discuss the developments, a day ahead of the company’s quarterly results, ET reported quoting sources.Despite the recent slowdown, JLR…
KOLKATA: Srinjoy Dasgupta, 25, the stepson of former BJP state president Dilip Ghosh, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his home in New Town on Tuesday. He apparently died hours after partying with a group of friends at the flat.Family members said he had a history of neurological disorder and was under regular medication….
A Pakistani journalist faced a sharp rebuff from the US state department official after attempting to question Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s stance on de-escalation talks between India and Pakistan. During a briefing on Wednesday, the Pakistani journalist portrayed former US President Donald Trump as a peace broker in the India-Pakistan standoff and claimed that India,…
‘TRT World’ X account withheld NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday blocked the official X account of Turkish state broadcaster TRT World, days after forensic reports linked Turkish-origin drones used by Pakistan to violate Indian airspace.Pakistan’s attempted intrusion was immediately countered by Indian air defence forces, ensuring no damage was inflicted on Indian territory.Earlier the same…
CJI BR Gavai (File photo) NEW DELHI: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn-in on Wednesday as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna, to hold the highest judicial office.The oath was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior ministers, and ex-CJIs.Justice Gavai is known…
GURGAON: Four men allegedly shot dead the owner of a sweets shop in Farrukhnagar on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after he allegedly refused to deliver a samosa to an office nearby.Police said Rajesh Saini, a 27-year-old who managed the sweets shop near Jhajjar Chowk in Farrukhnagar, was hit by two bullets and died on…
