NEW DELHI: In one of the most stringent examination-security exercises undertaken in recent years, all experts involved in setting, moderating and translating the NEET-UG 2026 retest question paper have been moved to a secure, undisclosed location and placed under strict isolation protocols, with authorities virtually eliminating external communication in the final stages of paper preparation.The…
NEW DELHI: The government has appointed senior IPS officer Mahesh Dixit as the next Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the country’s domestic intelligence agency, PTI reported on Thursday.The current IB chief, Tapan Deka, was appointed to the post in June 2022 and has since received two one-year extensions, in June 2024 and June 2025.(Developing…
NEW DELHI: Delhi witnessed a pleasant change in weather on Thursday, providing much-needed relief from the scorching heat.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning, forecasting a wet spell across northwest India till June 13 under the influence of a western disturbance. According to the IMD, “Under the influence of western disturbance, wet…
A lot of people only start caring about skincare after acne, pigmentation or fine lines become obvious. Wealthy women usually approach skincare differently – they focus heavily on maintenance. That’s why regular dermatologist visits are common in affluent circles, especially in cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru. Instead of trying random viral products every week,…
JAMMU: Two cloudbursts struck J&K’s Kishtwar district, while another occurred in Doda district on Tuesday, triggering flash floods and road blockades in several areas. There were no casualties or property damage, officials said.One cloudburst each occurred in Sarthal’s Gahan area and Machhipal in Kishtwar. The resulting flash floods, accompanied by heavy debris flows and a…
BJP MLA questions own government sitting on resolution seeking Bharat Ratna to Savarkar NEW DELHI: In an unusual development, BJP MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar on Friday questioned the BJP-led Maharashtra government in the state assembly over the delay in taking up a resolution seeking the posthumous conferment of the Bharat Ratna on Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar…
Gold, silver price today: Global bullion ended last week on a weak note with gold and silver posting losses International bullion prices ended lower, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. Spot gold declined by $17.57, or 0.43%, to close at $4,106.25 per ounce, while silver also remained under pressure, slipping nearly 1% to $59.54 per ounce. The…
NEW DELHI: It began like any other morning for fitness trainer Kapil Redhu.Standing outside his Red Gym in Haryana’s Hansi, Redhu was supervising an outdoor workout session as a group of trainees began their cardio routine on the steps leading to the fitness centre near Fawwara Chowk.Then, in a matter of seconds, the routine morning…
NEW DELHI: The Modi govt on Tuesday approved an over Rs 2.5 lakh crore loan facility, backstopped by the Centre, to help businesses – from MSMEs to airlines – deal with the impact of the West Asia crisis by providing additional funding.For several companies, payment cycles have become longer as ships are taking longer routes…
India imported an average 2.66 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from Russia in June through June 19, up from 1.91 million bpd in May. India increased crude oil purchases from Russia and maintained near-record imports from the UAE in June as refiners moved to secure supplies while waiting for a full recovery…