Himachal Pradesh is on high alert with schools and colleges shut in several districts as heavy rainfall triggers landslides, flash floods, and road closures, prompting authorities to issue warnings and activate emergency centres.
A 22-year-old woman in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly consumed poison inside a police station, prompting an inquiry. Her family claims police ignored their repeated complaints regarding an ongoing feud and threats from a rival group. The incident, captured on video and CCTV, occurred while police were verifying a new complaint. The woman is stable but remains under medical observation.
This week's OTT releases offer a diverse selection: Varun Dhawan's new comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, the highly anticipated sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway and the blockbuster anime film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle.
Only about a quarter of institutions show any meaningful alignment between academic curricula and industry requirements.
Every day, the older men running our politics keep pushing Gen Z voters further away, observes Binu Alex.
At Jantar Mantar, where students are protesting the NEET paper 'leak' and demanding the Education Minister's resignation, volunteers have transformed the site into a community kitchen, providing a steady supply of food and refreshments as a powerful expression of solidarity.
'He wanted to know what products I'd brought along, so I showed him jackfruit flour, which research has linked to managing type 2 diabetes.' 'Then jackfruit seed flour, a strong source of protein that rural households have eaten for generations without it ever becoming a commercial product. I gave him ripe jackfruit chips too.'
The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it has constituted a high-powered committee headed by the director general of health services (DGHS) to formulate a mechanism for conducting a comprehensive audit of the existing system of admission through the NEET-PG examination.
The Union health ministry has deployed a National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) to Gujarat and Rajasthan to strengthen the response to the ongoing Chandipura Virus Disease (CHPV) outbreak.
The CEO said Saharashree was like a father to them. On his own wedding day, he touched Saharashree's feet before his parents'.
The IDFC FIRST Bank MBA Scholarship 2026-28 is a need-based financial assistance program for students pursuing the first year of a full-time MBA course.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has decided to continue his indefinite hunger strike despite appeals, stating that ending it without government response would send the wrong message. He is urging supporters to join the Cockroach Janta Party's Parliament march on July 20 to press for accountability regarding alleged NEET irregularities.
A third-year BTech student at IIT Guwahati died after allegedly falling from the fifth floor of a hostel building, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances of his death.
Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has urged state universities to establish a robust sports-friendly ecosystem to identify and develop exceptional sports persons capable of representing India. He highlighted the importance of sports in national development and student skill-building, advocating for greater participation from rural and tribal youth.
British wildcard Arthur Fery, ranked 114th in the world, has made a remarkable run to the Wimbledon semi-finals, defeating ninth seed Flavio Cobolli and setting up a clash with French Open champion Alexander Zverev.
The first thought Ajay Duggal had when he saw his nephew, his eyes shut, his face, neck and chest pockmarked with tiny red perforations, was this: "What if the 19-year-old loses his sight completely." Sahil Lochab was allegedly hit by a pellet gun in his right eye during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi on June 20. His uncle asked him what he could see from the eye. The reply chilled him - there was nothing. No blur, no haze, only darkness.
Thousands gather in Budgam to bid an emotional farewell to policeman Ashiq Hussain, killed in a militant attack in Anantnag.
A large gathering of youth, primarily college students, convened at Shivaji Park in Mumbai to celebrate the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This celebration followed a 36-day agitation by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesting exam irregularities and the NEET paper leak, which culminated in Pradhan's resignation. Political leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray are set to address the crowd, acknowledging the youth's role in bringing about change.
'The future of a microbiology course is highly promising in India and abroad,' says rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes.
Prashant Kishor's stunning Bankipur victory has broken the BJP's three-decade dominance in one of its safest urban strongholds, signalling a major political shift in Bihar.
By putting Peter Parker back at the heart of the story, Spider-Man: Brand New Day delivers the MCU's strongest Spider-Man film yet.
Married men reveal the everyday questions from their wives that leave them feeling awkward, guilty or annoyed.
UEFA and CONCACAF say they have lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the governing body withdrew its controversial World Cup rights plan.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's ambitious plan to sell a 20% stake in a commercial entity managing the World Cup and other tournaments to private investors has been abandoned following widespread opposition, including a boycott threat from UEFA.
Five people, including two school students, have died after a local train struck a pool car at an open level crossing in West Bengal's Murshidabad district. The gateman has been arrested, and a railway permanent way inspector suspended for alleged dereliction of duty.
The most powerful man in Eternia arrives on OTT this week. But wait, there's more, Sukanya Verma lists them for you.
Families of five women suffering severe kidney infections after C-section deliveries at Kota's New Medical College Hospital (NMCH) have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to district authorities, demanding concrete timelines for kidney transplants. The women have undergone 32 rounds of dialysis, with families facing financial ruin and emotional distress.
'Hiring within IT services firms is going to be very specialised.'
Punjab's Aryan Gupta and Haryana's Panshul Bansal topped the NEET-UG for medical admissions as 11.21 lakh candidates qualified the entrance exam this year, the National Testing Agency announced on Thursday.
Septuagenarian couple Mukul and Bonti Bezbora, along with many others in Assam's Sivasagar district, survived the devastating floods but lost all their belongings, now facing an uncertain future amidst widespread destruction and the daunting task of rebuilding.
Protesters at Jantar Mantar are facing significant health challenges due to scorching heat, high humidity, and overcrowding, leading to widespread viral infections, dehydration, and injuries. Volunteer doctors are providing essential medical care amidst these difficult conditions.
The death toll from the Wayanad landslide has increased to six after three more bodies were recovered. The deceased include migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Bihar. Search operations are ongoing for two missing individuals, while several injured remain hospitalised.
'People often say acting cannot be taught, but it can be learned. I've always believed that, and I've been a sincere student.'
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's seemingly underwhelming post-credit scene may actually be quietly setting up Peter Parker's biggest MCU adventure yet.
Indian-origin tech executive Uday Ruddaraju has been appointed Chief Technology Officer, Compute at OpenAI, a year after leaving Elon Musk's xAI. Ruddaraju, an alumnus of Hyderabad's Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, announced his new role on LinkedIn, highlighting OpenAI's mission to build the world's largest compute footprint for frontier AI.
Parliament on Thursday passed a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law to introduce stricter punishments, with the government expressing its commitment to go the extra mile to safeguard the interests of students, who are the country's future.
Selected students who have cleared class 10 will receive a one-time scholarship benefit of up to Rs 30,000, (depending on the fee structure).
A first-year MD student in Bareilly allegedly attempted suicide by jumping from a college building after enduring prolonged ragging and mental harassment from senior students. Police have registered an FIR against four senior doctors and others, including the college administration, following a complaint by the student's father, who claims earlier complaints to authorities were ignored.
A first-year MD medicine student in Bareilly allegedly attempted suicide by jumping from the third floor of his college building after being subjected to severe ragging and mental harassment by senior students. Police have registered an FIR against four senior resident doctors, other students, and the college administration based on the father's complaint, which also alleges inaction by college authorities despite prior warnings.
Beyond imprisonment, candidates caught cheating face cancellation of examination scores, blacklisting under China's social credit system and multi-year bans from appearing in state examinations.
