Bengaluru: SSLC exams began with the first language paper Wednesday but around 35,000 students did not have enough attendance to appear for it, said Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB). As per the rules, students need 75% attendance to appear for SSLC exams. “We will bring this to the notice of the govt. Last…
Sanju Samson, front centre, being congratulated by head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has long been an admirer of Sanju Samson, who recently earned the Player of the Tournament award as India clinched a record third T20 World Cup title. Reflecting on the wicketkeeper-batter’s rise, Tharoor recalled telling a young Samson…
PC: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory The excitement surrounding the Red Planet (Mars) has reached new levels with the emergence of a three-sided pyramid on the planet, going viral throughout social media and news agencies around the world. The giant pyramid is located in the western area of Candor Chasma (a giant canyon in the Valles…
The escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran is no longer defined solely by advanced fighter jets or billion-dollar missile systems. Instead, a new class of cheap, expendable drones has moved to the centre of the battlefield, reshaping how modern wars are fought. From the skies over the Persian Gulf to earlier conflicts in…
GUWAHATI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday released its first list of 88 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, scheduled for April 9, 2026. The party has held back one name for Sissiborgaon constituency.One of the biggest highlights of the announcement is the inclusion of Pradyut Bordoloi, the former Congress MP who joined the…
Doja Cat has opened up about her ongoing battle with online trolls, revealing she feels compelled to defend her creative decisions when faced with hate. The artist admitted that while she knows these critics might not be significant, the feeling of being threatened, even if imagined, prompts her to respond. She remains uncertain if this…
Under a proposal being reviewed by the finance ministry, domestic insurers could be enabled to provide cover for vessels navigating high-risk areas. (AI image) Middle East conflict impact on India: The government is looking at the creation of a specialised fund to assist insurers offering war-risk coverage for ships operating on routes to and from…
L-R: Parul Chaudhary, Preethi Pal and Deepti Sharma The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) is set to return with its eighth edition, celebrating the inspiring journeys and achievements of India’s finest athletes across multiple disciplines. The much-anticipated TOISA 2025 ceremony will take place on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, bringing together sporting icons and…
50% tax credit rolled out for firms investing in innovation in 2026 in UAE / Image file The UAE Ministry of Finance launched a major tax incentive allowing businesses to claim up to 50% tax credit on research and development (R&D) spending, marking one of the most significant policy moves since the introduction of corporate…
F-16 fighter refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker over western Alaska. (US department of defense via AP) China’s military is moving to integrate artificial intelligence into one of the most complex aspects of air warfare — aerial refuelling — in what analysts see as both a technological leap and a strategic signal amid intensifying global military…
