NEW DELHI: India has recorded a significant decline in infant deaths over the past decade, with the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) falling to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. Yet behind the national progress lies a sharply uneven picture, with some states approaching developed-world child survival standards while others continue to struggle with…
At long last, the FIFA World Cup 2026 finally has a broadcaster in India. After months of back-and-forth, the world body put pen to paper, and the tournament now has a new home in India. On Monday, FIFA announced that it has reached an agreement with ‘Z’ to broadcast and distribute a wide-ranging portfolio of…
DHSE Kerala plus two SAY, improvement exam registration 2026 The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala has started the registration process for the Plus Two SAY (Save A Year) and Improvement Examination 2026 from June 1, 2026. Students who wish to apply can do so through their respective schools. The last date to submit…
Veteran action director Sham Kaushal recently surprised fans by posting an old photograph from the sets of Aamir Khan’s blockbuster ‘Dangal’. The black-and-white image, shared on social media, captures Kaushal sitting among wrestlers during a scene from the 2016 sports drama. While many remember him for designing action sequences behind the camera, few may know…
India is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and colourful parrot species in the world, with 12 different types of parrots found across the subcontinent. While the most familiar green ones are often spotted painting the skies in groups during the mornings and evenings. Yet, there are several other stunning Indian parrot species…
Shares of Ashok Leyland fell more than 3% after the commercial vehicle manufacturer reported a decline in May sales, with volumes coming in below Street expectations amid weakness in its medium and heavy commercial vehicle (M&HCV) segment. The company reported total sales of 14,923 units in May 2026, down 3.6% from 15,484 units in the…
Kyro Capital Private has launched the Kyro India Opportunities Fund – I, a ₹100 crore target corpus growth-stage private equity fund focused on pre-IPO investments in Indian companies. The fund is registered as a SEBI Category II Alternative Investment Fund and is managed by Kyro Asset Management Private Limited, the asset management arm of the…
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Giant posters in Coimbatore suggest K Annamalai may launch a new political movement. Supporters are calling for his leadership. COIMBATORE: Giant posters put up by supporters of former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai across Coimbatore have intensified political speculation that he could be preparing to launch a new political movement amid reports of growing…
Image source: CJP website Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday announced that he will return to India on June 6 to launch a peaceful protest seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination-related lapses.In a video posted on X and Instagram, Dipke called on supporters and students to join him…
