NTA told a parliamentary committee on Thursday that it was looking at phasing out reliance on test-delivery agencies by developing in-house capabilities – covering both software and hardware – to tighten the circle with access to the question-setting process, minimising possibility of malpractices. Higher education secretary Vineet Joshi and NTA director general Abhishek Singh briefed…
Jalen Brunson (Image Via Getty) The New York Knicks face the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight in another important playoff matchup. Both teams are fighting for momentum in the series, so fans are closely watching the latest injury updates before tipoff. The biggest focus remains on Knicks star Jalen Brunson, who has been leading the team throughout…
Maurice Shelmon, also known as Ant Jefe, was reportedly arrested by the LAPD on a felony murder charge, according to TMZ. The No Jumper podcaster and rapper became known through YouTube videos, music, and podcast appearances. Following the arrest news, No Jumper hosts reacted during a livestream and expressed shock while speaking about his recent…
Pune: A steep rise in fishing pressure, coupled with climate-related changes, could seriously affect the sardine count along the country’s southwest coast.Researchers from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) and National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) warned thousands of coastal households dependent on India’s sardine catch about this after studying over five decades…
Lucknow: UP govt on Thursday approved increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state govt employees, raising it to 60% of basic pay with effect from Jan 1, 2026.According to a govt order issued by the finance department, the revised DA rates have been implemented in line with the Centre’s decision for its employees. The order…
Silchar: Amid lingering ethnic tensions and sporadic incidents of violence in Manipur, the Assam Rifles on Wednesday organised a high-level meeting with civil society organisations (CSOs) at Kaimai in Tamenglong district to strengthen peace and communal harmony in the region.The interaction brought together 25 key representatives, including village chairmen, secretaries, youth leaders, and members of…
Dehradun: Uttarakhand vigilance department on Thursday arrested a junior engineer of Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (JVNL) for allegedly accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe from a contractor. The action followed a complaint received through the department’s toll-free helpline, 1064.V Murugesan, director of the vigilance department, said, “The complainant had secured a tender for a project at…
Chennai: A special court in Chennai has dropped money-laundering proceedings initiated by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) against four firms linked to Coastal Energy after the Delhi high court quashed the underlying CBI case alleging supply of sub-standard coal to NTPC.The prosecution complaint named Coastal Energy Pvt Ltd, Coastal Energen Pvt Ltd and overseas-linked entities…
What else could a Bigg Boss Malayalam fan ask for! The logo of the upcoming eighth season is out, and that too on superstar host Mohanlal’s birthday. For the first time ever, the logo release has been done through a promo featuring the host announcing yet another surprise.The teaser starts with a voice-over of people…
Conor McGregor. Image via: Getty Images Conor McGregor is edging closer to his long-awaited UFC return, but newly circulated training footage has only intensified concerns among fans who believe the former two-division champion no longer resembles the explosive fighter who once dominated the sport. The footage, which began spreading widely across Reddit, showed McGregor working…