The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a fresh circular allowing eligible higher education institutions to offer one-year postgraduate (PG) programmes through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and/or online mode. According to the circular, the move is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which allows students who have completed a four-year bachelor’s…
CBSE rolls out major curriculum reforms with AI and skill-based learning focus NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has unveiled a comprehensive curriculum overhaul for the 2026–27 academic session, introducing a phased implementation of the three-language formula from Class 6 and a dual-level system for mathematics and science in Class 9. The…
F/A-18 Super Hornet (Image/AP) The Boeing F/A‑18E/F Super Hornet remains the backbone of the United States Navy carrier air wings and one of the most battle-tested multirole fighters in modern military aviation.National security analyst Steve Balestrieri recently evaluated the aircraft’s role in modern warfare, describing the Super Hornet as the centerpiece of the Navy’s strike…
Angelina Jolie‘s daughter Zahara just graduated! The event was attended by her mother and all of her siblings. While they were all celebrating, a new revelation came to light as well. As per the latest reports, Zahara has chosen to drop her father Brad Pitt’s last name from hers altogether. She joins her siblings, Shiloh,…
UPTET 2026 application correction The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 application correction window has now opened. Candidates who have already submitted their forms can make changes by visiting the official website. The exam is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, and applicants are advised to review their forms carefully and…
British American Tobacco Plc is reducing its 47,000-strong global workforce by about one-fifth as part of its sweeping plan to bring down costs and simplify operations. By the end of this year, the maker of Dunhill cigarettes will have slashed 5,500 jobs and outsourced a further 3,500, according to an internal notice that lays bare…
BENGALURU: Nandan Nilekani turns 71 on Tuesday, and if all goes as per plan, Infosys shareholders will re-elect him as non-executive chairman for a third successive term at the company’s annual general meeting to be held later this month.Since his reentry into Infosys in 2017, after the tumultuous period under then CEO Vishal Sikka, things…
Both gold and silver prices in India declined in Monday’s (April 27) futures trade, tracking weak global cues and a mix of risk-on sentiment in broader markets. Gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) for June delivery fell ₹349, or 0.23%, to ₹1.52 lakh per 10 grams. The contract saw a business turnover of…
What started as a simple Vlog visit to TV star Samarth Jurel’s new home turned into one of the most entertaining moments in the ongoing saga of filmmaker Farah Khan and her cook-turned-YouTube sensation Dilip. When Farah told Dilip he would one day have a house like Samarth’s, Dilip casually informed her that his house…
NHPC Share Price Target: The share price of state-owned NHPC, a Navratna company, has received a bullish recommendation from brokerage firm Elara, which has projected an upside of around 25 per cent. This makes the BSE 200 stock an attractive buy under Rs 100. The state-owned NHPC posted a strong Q4 performance, with net profit…
