NEW DELHI: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level meet after the NEET UG 2026 paper leak on Wednesday. Several social media channels, particularly that on Telegram, came under scanner for circulating fake paper leak claims and spreading misinformation related to competitive examinations.He called for a targeted crackdown on networks spreading fake information ahead…
The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to examine allegations made by military personnel that the film ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ disclosed sensitive details relating to military and intelligence operations.A Division Bench of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed the petitioner to submit a…
Mumbai Indians’ Tilak Varma (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Star batter Tilak Varma has reaffirmed his deep commitment to Mumbai Indians, declaring that he will not leave the franchise until he helps them lift another IPL title. The 23-year-old batter made the emotional statement after MI’s disappointing IPL 2026 campaign, where the five-time champions failed to…
Mangaluru: A police constable on patrol allegedly sustained a fracture in his left wrist after being assaulted by three men outside a bar and restaurant at Konchady junction in Derebail on Sunday night.According to the complaint filed by CPC Appanna Shedabal, he and AHC Bhimashankar were on Hoysala patrol duty from 8 pm, when they…
Something unusual sits quietly in central Africa, and it doesn’t look dangerous at first glance. A vast, calm lake stretches across the landscape, reflecting the sky like any other scenic body of water. Yet deep beneath its surface, a very different world exists. Experts say enormous volumes of gas are trapped under extreme pressure, including…
NEW DELHI: In a boost for the country’s indigenous defence capabilities, Indian company NIBE Limited has successfully carried out the firing demonstration of the EXTRA and Predator Hawk “Suryastra” rockets of 150 km and 300 km range, respectively from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.The consecutive trials on May 18 and 19 met…
NEW DELHI: For years, people who have suffered from kidney stones have been advised to drink more water to stop the painful condition from happening again. But a major study published in The Lancet now suggests hydration alone may not be enough.Researchers found that even with regular reminders, counselling and incentives to encourage higher water…
Actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is fighting the murder case of Renukaswamy in court, and recent happenings are said to have affected him mentally. After the Supreme Court dealt a blow to his bail petition, Darshan eagerly awaited his meeting with family members inside the jail premises. Permission was subsequently granted for an internal meeting with his…
China has signalled that it is willing to accept a certain level of US tariffs while pushing for an extension of the ongoing trade truce with Washington, a move that could indicate further stabilisation in ties between the world’s two largest economies, Bloomberg reported.According to a statement issued by China’s Commerce Ministry on Wednesday, Beijing…
Udupi: Two pedestrians died in separate incidents in the district. A man died after he was allegedly hit by a speeding car while attempting to cross National Highway-66 near Siridham Hotel in Kotathattu village on Tuesday. The deceased is Krishna Devadiga,60.According to the complaint filed by Raghavendra Poojary of Kotathattu village in Brahmavar, at 6.45…
