Indian Armed Forces Review Agnipath Scheme, Propose Higher Agniveer Retention NEW DELHI: The Indian Armed Forces are currently reviewing the foundational structure of the Agnipath recruitment scheme, according to recent media reports. Internal deliberations are underway to significantly scale up the permanent retention rate of Agniveers after they complete their mandatory four-year tenure. The reassessment…
Plants are the very source of life. They have sustained human life with every part of their being since time immemorial. In the current social media-inspired era of adopting hobbies, many people take up keeping plants or gardening as a hobby. However, they are seldom able to keep up with the journey of taking care…
During the visit, Modi is also scheduled to attend the India-Australia CEOs Forum. (ANI photo) Nuclear power push: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia this week may see a key uranium supply agreement being signed. It’s one of the key expected outcomes of PM Modi’s visit to Australia this week, as India seeks to…
According to research on ‘autobiographical memory’ and ‘narrative identity’, meaningful personal objects help people preserve a sense of self across different stages of life. Psychologist ‘Dr. Dan P. McAdams’, whose work focuses on narrative identity, explains that people naturally build their identity by connecting important life experiences into an ongoing life story. Similarly, developmental psychologists…
China has conducted a missile launch from a nuclear-powered People’s Liberation Army Navy submarine in the Western Pacific.Confirming the test, state news agency Xinhua said the missile was launched at 12.01 pm as part of a routine test that was not aimed at any specific country or target, adding that relevant countries had been notified…
England head coach Thomas Tuchel reacts after the World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico. (AP Photo) England head coach Thomas Tuchel has questioned FIFA’s decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, joking that captain Harry Kane might have to call US President Donald Trump in an attempt to reverse Jarell Quansah’s red…
Good news for Indian travellers planning a trip to Japan. Earlier this month, Japan confirmed a global visa fee hike applicable from July 1, 2026. However, Indian passport holders will continue to pay just ₹500 for both single-entry and multiple-entry visas, as per the Embassy of Japan in India. The move preserves a long-standing concessional…
Residents try to open the trunk of a car damaged during Russian strikes in Kyiv, Ukraine (Picture credit: Reuters) At least 11 people were killed and more than 60 others injured after Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas early Monday, Ukrainian officials said, just days after the…
Gentle parenting has become one of the most talked-about parenting styles of the past decade. Scroll through social media, and you’ll find videos encouraging parents to validate every emotion, avoid punishments and replace shouting with calm conversations. To some, it feels like a healthier way to raise emotionally secure children. To others, it looks like…
NEW DELHI: A consumer commission in Haridwar has directed an online footwear retailer to refund Rs 3,606 to a customer for two defective pairs of shoes, along with Rs 15,000 in compensation and litigation costs, after holding that the company’s refusal to refund the money amounted to a deficiency in service.What was the issueThe complainant,…