SRINAGAR: Over 3,000 govt schools in J&K have had zero or less than 10 students since 2022, education minister Sakina Itoo told the assembly on Saturday.Of the 3,192 such schools,1494 are in Jammu division and 1,698 in Kashmir, National Conference’s (NC) Itoo said in a written reply to a question from BJP legislator RS Pathania.In…
Ever since ‘Dhurandar 2’ has released in cinemas on March 19, the film is not just creating box office history but is also dominating all over the internet. People just cannot stop talking about the film – while some are showering love, others are talking about the performances, some are making memes and fan theories…
Virat Kohli celebrates his half century during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo) Bengaluru: The M Chinnaswamy Stadium was bathed in red on Saturday night — not just in colour, but in the commanding form…
Vijaypat Singhania, former Raymond chairman, Padma Bhushan awardee and noted aviator, has passed away.He died in Mumbai at the age of 87.His son Gautam Singhania, chairman and managing director of the Raymond Group, announced the death on microblogging platform X.A company spokesperson said Singhania passed away “peacefully” and his last rites will be performed on…
The government has updated the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme, bringing in fresh timelines and limits for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. The revised rules aim to streamline how incentives are distributed under the Rs 10,900 crore scheme, PTI reported.As per the new guidelines, buyers of electric two-wheelers will be…
Udupi: In two related incidents in Karkala and Shirva, police arrested five persons for attempting to attack officers with a car, obstructing official duty, and engaging in illegal betting activities.According to police, on Friday, around 2.30pm, PSI Prasanna MS of Karkala Rural police station, along with his staff, attempted to stop an SUV in Kasaba…
Bengaluru: Bagmane Developers Pvt Ltd signed a grant agreement with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to support construction of DRDO Sports Complex Metro station on Outer Ring Road (ORR) corridor under Phase-2A of Namma Metro project.The agreement signed Friday involves a contribution of Rs 40 crore from Bagmane Developers, of which Rs 20 crore…
RCB’s Phil Salt celebrates after taking the catch of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s captain Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo) Phil Salt produced a moment of brilliance in the field to dismiss Ishan Kishan, bringing an end to a commanding knock in the IPL 2026 opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad.Kishan was batting fluently on 80 off…
A row erupted after ex-DOGE lead Vivek Ramaswamy faced backlash over claims that his higher education reform plan could harm local universities and jobs, with MAGA critics alleging it could indirectly benefit India and H-1B visa holders.The controversy began after a right-wing social media user accused Indian-American Ramaswamy of wanting to “close” key engineering and…
War beyond kinetics: The cognitive battlespace The ongoing confrontation between the United States and Iran is no longer defined solely by missiles, drones, or precision strikes. It has evolved into a far more complex contest—one that is being fought simultaneously in the cognitive, informational, and psychological domains. While the physical battlefield remains active, the decisive…
