Panic button misuse in Chandigarh CHANDIGARH: Panic buttons installed in public service vehicles for use in life-threatening emergencies have largely become a source of false alarms, with over 13,600 activations recorded in April alone — none of which involved genuine distress or emergencies.According to a senior UT official, around 80 of these cases involved passengers…
Priyadarshini Mallick, daughter of former West Bengal minister and TMC leader Jyotipriya Mallick, has been removed from her post as secretary of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE), the body that conducts the state’s Higher Secondary examinations, IANS news agency reported, sharing the official letter.Mallick had reportedly earlier been asked to resign…
The insect farming industry has taken off due to the global need for sustainable protein, resulting in about 370 billion crickets being raised every year. But there’s a new twist. A study in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B questions the old belief that crickets are just simple creatures reacting to stimuli like…
Congress high command’s dithering before confirming Satheesan as Kerala CM has taken the shine off the party’s post-win profile, and is a bad sign for the future VD Satheesan’s rise as the most popular political figure in Kerala, and now CM-designate, cannot be understood merely through the conventional language of electoral arithmetic, or anti-incumbency. His…
Snakes are among one of the most feared and unfriendly creatures on Earth. But deep in the heart of Maharashtra’s Solapur district lies a village where we get to see an unimaginable friendship between two extremely opposite species, humans and snakes. Any first-time visitor would be shocked. This is Shetphal, also famous as the “Snake…
Each zodiac sign has its own unique traits that help define personalities and set individuals apart. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know what the universe has planned for you at the start of the day? Read on to discover whether love and luck are in your favour today. Aries Today, hidden emotions may surface unexpectedly,…
The National Testing Agency (NTA), with the approval of the Government of India, has scheduled the NEET UG 2026 re-examination for Sunday, June 21, 2026, following the cancellation of the earlier test over alleged paper leak and examination irregularities.In an official notice, NTA asked candidates and parents to rely only on official communication channels for…
Representational file photo Indian Army Agniveer Admit Card 2026: The Indian Army is expected to release the Indian Army Agniveer Admit Card 2026 today, May 15, on the official website. Candidates who registered for the Army Common Entrance Exam (CEE) 2026 will be able to download their hall tickets online.The release of the admit card…
US President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping wants the Strait of Hormuz reopened, as the two leaders discussed the ongoing Iran conflict and global energy disruptions during high-level talks in Beijing.Speaking to Fox News after his meeting with Xi, Trump said both leaders agreed that the strategically crucial shipping route, effectively shut since…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to citizens to conserve petrol, diesel, defer buying gold for at least a year and avoid foreign travel etc. reminds one of a dormant provision in the constitution under article 360 for financial emergency. There is however no indication whatsoever from the government to declare such an emergency. The provision…