In a major boost for Indian students aspiring to study abroad, the recently signed India-UK Free Trade Agreement(FTA) promises to make the United Kingdom a more accessible and appealing destination for higher education. With over 150,000 Indian students already pursuing studies in the UK, the FTA introduces a range of indirect yet impactful benefits—from simplified…
NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a jibe at leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the NDA government’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) move even as the entire opposition, including the Congress, have backed the government in its war against terror and has refrained from playing…
India Pakistan tensions, Operation Sindoor impact:Investor wealth took a hit, plunging by Rs 7 lakh crore over the past two sessions, as escalating conflict between India and Pakistan made markets jittery and triggered a selloff. The NSE Nifty dropped 265.80 points, or 1.10 per cent, to settle at 24,008. The BSE Sensex fell for the…
Image for representative purpose only The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has sent notices to thirteen online commerce platforms for selling walkies-talkies illegally. “Walkie-talkies are being sold on e-commerce platforms without mandatory and clear disclosures regarding the requirement of a wireless operating license or compliance…
Microsoft discontinues Surface Duo smartphones but files a patent for a new foldable device with a single hinge system called ‘spine cover plate’. The design aims to eliminate the hinge crease and reduce the device’s thickness while offering added benefits and durability. However, its practicality remains uncertain. Microsoft did not get the success it was…
NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Friday condemned Pakistan for targeting places of worship, including gurdwaras, churches, and temples, calling it “a new low even for Pakistan” amid escalating tensions between the two neighbouring countries.Addressing a joint press conference held by the Ministry of External Affairs and the armed forces, Misri condemned Pakistan for…
SRH fans in Hyderabad during an IPL match. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday announced a full refund for tickets purchased for their scheduled home match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday, May 10, following the one-week suspension of IPL 2025 due to rising military tensions between India and Pakistan.“In…
In a recent press conference, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi revealed that Pakistan launched a massive drone intrusion, sending 300-400 drones across 36 locations from Leh to Sir Creek, targeting Indian military installations. Indian armed forces successfully intercepted many drones using both kinetic and non-kinetic methods. NEW DELHI: In a joint press conference by the Ministry of…
Thiruvananthapuram: The SSLC results for the 2025 academic year, announced here on Friday, recorded a 99.5% pass percentage, which is down by 0.19% compared to the previous year’s result.One of the major features of this year’s result is a sharp decline in the number of candidates who secured A+ in all subjects. The number of…
NEW DELHI: India on Friday accused Pakistan of using civilian planes as shield for its unprovoked aerial intrusions and to launch its failed drone and missile attack on Thursday evening with the intention of targeting military infrastructure. “Pakistan did not close its civil airspace despite launching a failed unprovoked drone and missile attack on May…
