Uttarakhand achieves full literacy status under NEP 2020 after meeting adult literacy benchmarks DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand has become the country’s sixth fully literate state under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) programme, marking a significant milestone in its adult education journey. The state secured the status…
The large-scale Shanghai display gives fans their first official look at one of the most anticipated visual elements from Avengers: Doomsday.Image credit (X) Fans have been given their first official glimpse at Doctor Doom’s throne from the upcoming ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ film. As shared on X, the major studio is building a commemorative structure at an…
Shares of Reliance Industries, Exide Industries and Amara Raja Energy & Mobility are expected to remain in focus on Thursday, July 9, after the Centre exempted customs duty on select goods used in the manufacture of lithium-ion cells. The move is expected to reduce the cost of importing key raw materials and components, lowering input…
The Income Tax Department has made the Excel utility for ITR-5 available on the income tax e-filing portal, allowing eligible taxpayers to prepare and file their income tax returns for the Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27. The release is part of the department’s phased rollout of return filing utilities for the current assessment year. With the…
Parents’ excessive attachment to smartphones and screens could have long-term developmental and psychological consequences for their children, a new study claims. Researchers found that children who perceive their guardians’ as distracted by devices are more likely to experience “insecure attachment,” which may affect their confidence, relationships and emotional development later in life.Researchers said caregivers’ device…
The fallout from Argentina‘s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt at the FIFA World Cup has refused to die down. What began with furious scenes on the touchline and explosive post-match accusations from Egypt’s players and coaching staff has now escalated into an official battle off the pitch, with the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) taking…
Veteran actor Rajesh Sharma’s sudden illness has spread concern in the film industry. The actor reportedly suffered a medical emergency at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad while shooting for Prabhas’ upcoming film ‘Fauji,’ directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, and then travelled to Kolkata for treatment. Medical staff is closely monitoring him, and his condition has sparked…
Have you ever noticed that after buying the same plant as your friend, its growth is totally different from yours? There are a lot of similar stories of plant owners who wonder why the same plants grow differently in different houses. Even if two people own identical plants, they grow at different rates since each…
China’s consumer prices rose more slowly than expected, and factory inflation showed signs of peaking after a pullback in commodity costs with an easing of tensions over Iran last month. The consumer-price index decelerated to 1% in June from a year earlier, compared with a gain of 1.2% in the previous month, according to data…
By Anshul July 9, 2026, 8:40:55 AM IST (Updated) EPFO rolls out reforms: 8.25% interest, higher auto-settlement, unified portal, and new schemes for faster, easier access. 1/7 The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is rolling out a series of reforms aimed at making its services faster, more digital and easier to access. Along with crediting…
