Ramadan 2026 moon sighted in India, Iraq, US, UK, Turkey, Oman? Hilal sighting committees to confirm first day of fasting; is it from February 19 or 20 and why is crescent timing significant

Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting: When Does Fasting Begin Globally and Why Is Crescent Timimg Significant? Every year, millions of Muslims around the world eagerly await the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon, a moment charged with spiritual, historical and community significance. Unlike most holidays governed by a fixed date on the Gregorian calendar, Ramadan follows…

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Don’t outsource your brain to AI. It’ll kill critical thinking & creativity

With the rise of AI in educational settings, students are finding themselves using these tools more often for their assignments, transforming a once invaluable resource into a dependency that stifles originality and deep thinking. Experts caution that this trend may have lasting effects on young minds still in development. OpenAI presents ChatGPT as an all-purpose…

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Nda Hall Ticket Upsc: NDA NA I admit card 2026 release date and key instructions issued by UPSC for April exam; check PDF here

UPSC NDA NA I 2026 e-admit card release date and instructions for candidates NDA NA 2026 admit card: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2026 on April 12, 2026, across multiple centres in India. Candidates who have been admitted to the examination are required…

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Uae Airspace Closure: Dubai Airports Update 17 March: UAE airspace returns to normal after a temporary precautionary closure; flights resume after regional security alert

In a recent update coming from the United Arab Emirates, air traffic operations across the UAE have returned to normal after a temporary shutdown by authorities amid escalating regional tensions. The update was confirmed by UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on their X handle. It reads, “Air traffic operations return to normal across UAE…

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MHT CET 2026: Registration deadline extended for LLB, BPEd, BEd-MEd; check new dates

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) has extended the last date to submit online application forms for several MHT CET 2026 courses. Candidates applying for Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd), Bachelor of Law (LLB – 3 Year), and Bachelor of Education–Master of Education (BEd–MEd) three-year integrated course can now apply till March…

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‘I’m from India and…’: Social media reacts to $29.3-billion California-based AI startup’s ‘no shoes’ policy in office

A California‑based artificial intelligence (AI) startup valued at about $29.3 billion went viral for its unusual office rule that does not allow employees to wear shoes inside the workspace. The company, Cursor, was founded in 2022 by four graduates of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), including Indian‑origin co‑founder Aman Sanger.The post went viral after a…

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NTA NIFTEE Stage 1 result 2026 released at exams.nta.nic.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Stage 1 result for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2026 today, March 20, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check and download their results from the official website, exams.nta.nic.in/niftee.The NIFTEE 2026 Stage 1 exam was conducted on February 8, 2026,…

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US identifies 384 foreign-born Americans who will soon lose citizenship: Report

US will revoke the citizenship of 384 foreign-born Americans. The Donald Trump administration is serious about denaturalizing people who got American citizenship by fraudulent means and already identified 384 foreign-born Americans who will lose their citizenship, the New York Times reported. This will a part of a push to increase the pace of denaturalizations which…

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Calling for an IEnS

India often says that teachers are very important because they help build the future. But in real life, teachers are asked to do many jobs that are not about teaching. For example, teachers are sent to do census work (counting people), help with elections, collect data for government schemes, and even take part in surveys….

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Hack of the day: Control TV with your phone when the remote is lost

AI-generated image for representation purpose only ‘The Times of India’ brings you ‘Hack of the Day’—a new weekday series of quick, practical solutions to everyday hassles. Each hack is designed to save you time, money or stress, using tools and features within your reach—from government websites to everyday apps. In simple terms, it’s simple fixes…

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