The Allahabad high court granted anticipatory bail to seer Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari in a case involving allegations of sexual exploitation of minors under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.The relief was granted on Wednesday by justice Jitendra Kumar Sinha, who also directed both the complainant and the…
A midyear slowdown in funding by the National Institutes of Health, highlighted by the Association of American Medical Colleges, has disrupted research timelines across US universities. Fewer grants and delayed disbursements are forcing institutions to cut back, while early-career scientists face mounting uncertainty, raising concerns over long-term scientific progress and funding stability. Something is off-tempo…
Daredevil: Born Again has made a triumphant return for its second season on Disney+, receiving rave reviews with a remarkable 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes. This season, which debuted on March 24, 2026, showcases a sharper storyline and standout performances that have captivated audiences. ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ season 2 has arrived on Disney+, and the…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear a plea challenging a home ministry circular on singing the national song ‘Vande Mataram‘ at official events, saying the directive is not mandatory. The court said the petition was premature and based on a “vague apprehension of discrimination.”A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, justices Joymalya…
While the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has claimed in the Supreme Court that the framing of front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) regulations would take longer and sought more time, a look at several regulations framed by the authority in the last ten years shows that the average time taken to frame one or…
Liam Livingstone of England during a nets session at Edgbaston on May 24, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo/Getty Images) England Cricket Board’s (ECB) managing director Rob Key has responded to comments made by all-rounder Liam Livingstone, saying the player remains in contention for selection despite his recent criticism of the team management.Livingstone, who has not…
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) will close the registration process for its Combined Examinations 2026 today, March 25, at 11:59 PM. Candidates who have not yet applied have only a few hours left to complete the process online. The application window opened on the 24th of February 2026 at 12 noon, which meant…
Rio Raj’s new film ‘Maddy’ has officially commenced shooting in Chennai with a grand launch ceremony. Sivakarthikeyan gave the first clap, marking the start of this romantic and comic entertainer aimed at the youth. The film boasts a promising cast and crew, with expectations high for Rio Raj’s next career move. Actor Rio Raj has…
NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday strongly rejected Pakistan’s statement backing a banned terrorist organisation, asserting that Islamabad has “no locus standi” to comment on the country’s internal matters. He urged it to ‘introspect on the systematic human rights violations” it continues to perpetrate instead of “peddling lies and frivolous narratives.“Responding to media queries, ministry of…
QS 2026: Indian Universities Show Strong Gains Across Engineering, Computer Science, and Business If you are an Indian student wondering whether the universities you are applying to are gaining or losing ground on the world stage, this year’s QS World University Rankings by Subject has a fairly clear answer. A total of 99 Indian institutions…