NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the inclusion of a cabinet minister in the selection panel for the appointment of election commissioners, observing that a minister would not be able to go against the Prime Minister in the decision-making process.Hearing the matter related to the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner and…
Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo) New Delhi: Mumbai Indians stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav is set to miss the side’s match against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Thursday due to personal reasons. It’s learned that the right-hander has decided against travelling and has already communicated his decision to the team management ahead of their next fixture.The five-time…
Neurodiversity has moved from academic discussions into everyday parenting conversations. It is because children don’t think, learn, or process emotions in the same way. For parents, it is crucial to understand neurodiversity because it’s not just about awareness, instead it directly shapes how children are supported, and how they navigate the world. Why is it…
James Dyson built 5,127 failed prototypes before one finally worked. Image credit – Wikimedia The story of the founder of the Dyson company, inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner and former provost of the Royal College of Art, James Dyson’s perseverance is among one of the most discussed business success stories. In preparation for the…
The arrested suspects include Dinesh Biwal JAIPUR/NEW DELHI/PUNE: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested five suspects and detained four others across states in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, uncovering what investigators say was a multi-state distribution chain that began with a hard copy of the question paper procured in Pune and circulated…
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday took a veiled swipe at the US over its sanctions-led foreign policy, cautioning against “unilateral coercive measures” as India voiced concern over the worsening West Asia crisis and its fallout on global energy and trade routes.Speaking at the opening session of the BRICS foreign ministers’ conclave,…
UAE warns workers against violations while relaxing job transfer process / Image: file The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) clarified when employees in the UAE can legally move to a new company after their employment contract ends, while also warning workers that certain violations could lead to a one-year work permit ban.The latest…
When Chinese President Xi Jinping met US President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday, one phrase unexpectedly dominated strategic discussions between the world’s two biggest powers: the “Thucydides Trap”.“Whether China and the United States can transcend the so-called Thucydides Trap and create a new normalization of relations between major powers; whether we can join hands…
India sees close to 25 million births every year, among the largest maternal and newborn populations on Earth. In the past two decades, the country has seen a visible improvement with maternal mortality dropping sharply, now estimated at 88 deaths per lakh live births, a significant reduction from earlier decades. Simultaneously, institutional deliveries have increased…
This subterranean marvel sustains billions in economic activity, supports towns, agriculture, and a unique desert oasis, proving that the most vital elements are often unseen. What comes to mind for most people when thinking of the outback? It is an image of a parched landscape featuring dusty, rocky expanses dotted with sparse vegetation. It is…