Picture source: X/Vikas Alwys For many UPSC aspirants, clearing the Civil Services Examination is the ultimate goal. For Kajal Raju, however, success did not end with her first selection. The IIT Madras graduate continued pushing herself until she reached the rank she had always aimed for.Kajal, who belongs to Nileshwar in Kerala’s Kasaragod district, was…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mention of death.Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Talay Riley, known for his collaborations with some of the biggest names in music, has passed away following a stabbing in London. His passing was announced by London’s Metropolitan Police. Riley, born Mark Orabiyi, was pronounced dead on the morning of June 5 by paramedics…
Among the laggards, Infosys fell the most, slipping around 1.47 per cent to hit an intraday low near Rs 1,170. Oracle declined about 1.39 per cent, touching a low of roughly Rs 1,482 apiece. HCLTech declined about 1.09 per cent, touching a low of roughly Rs 1,138, while Wipro gained 1.42 per cent to trade…
Govt may extend driving licence validity till age 50 (AI image used for representational purpose only) NEW DELHI: Govt is looking at extending the validity period of driving license (DL) from the current 20 years till the time DL holder turns 50, and making the process of transfer of vehicle ownership and renewal of permits…
The latest round of fighting between Israel and Iran appears to have eased, but reports suggest tensions between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have intensified in recent days.However, Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, has played down claims of a rift, saying the two leaders share a decades-long…
NEW DELHI: A new experimental diabetes jab tested at centres in India, the United States and Mexico helped people with type 2 diabetes lose up to 15% of their body weight while significantly improving blood sugar control, according to Phase-3 trial results published in The Lancet.The study evaluated retatrutide, a once-weekly injectable medicine that targets…
MUMBAI: In a relief to cellular service operators, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, the Bombay HC quashed the Centre’s one-time spectrum charge imposed unilaterally in 2012, from 2008 onwards, reports Swati Despande.Govt can’t retrospectively alter the financial terms of telecom licences years after they had been granted, said a division bench of Justices Manish Pitale…
Star batter Virat Kohli once again proved why he remains the heart of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), leading the team to a second straight IPL title and then celebrating the achievement with an emotional message that quickly went viral.Almost a week after RCB’s five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final, the former…
Representational AI photo Sweden is preparing to ban mobile phones in schools from the next academic year, marking a major shift in the country’s approach to classroom technology.The move is part of a broader effort by the Swedish government to increase reading time and reduce screen use among students, particularly younger children. Since 2023, the…
Madonna has officially kicked off the rollout for her upcoming album ‘Confessions II’ with a short film, directed by Torso.Titled ‘Confessions II – The Film’, the 13-minute clip was released online on her official YouTube handle. The video reportedly serves as an accompaniment to the first five tracks from the forthcoming album.The film quickly hit…
