UGC introduces framework for universities to conduct exams for SWAYAM courses
New Delhi, 27 Aug – University Grant Commission (UGC) introduced a framework on Tuesday for universities to conduct examinations for Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) courses. This initiative has been taken to enhance flexibility in earning academic credits
Rouse Avenue Court accepts Kavitha’s bail bonds, issues order for release
New Delhi, Aug 27 – A court here on Tuesday accepted the bail bonds furnished on behalf of BRS leader K. Kavitha, who has been ordered to be released on bail by the Supreme Court in the corruption and money laundering cases linked
It’s great to see shooting sport now getting attention, says Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker
New Delhi, Aug 27 – After a historic campaign at the Paris Olympics in which she won two bronze medals, pistol shooter Manu Bhaker expressed her delight at seeing shooting gaining global attention, despite not being a visually appealing sport for spectators. Manu
MP: George Kurian elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
Bhopal, Aug 27 – After the independent candidate Kantidev Singh withdrew his nomination, Union Minister George Kurian was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday. Kurian received a certificate from the Returning Office at the state Assembly and was
IASST’s smart sensor to help Parkinson’s patients manage drug dosage
New Delhi, Aug 27 – Scientists at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, on Tuesday revealed a low-cost and portable smartphone-based sensor system that can assist in managing symptoms
Kim Kardashian bats for clemency, pleads to Biden
Los Angeles, Aug 27 – When reality television star Kim Kardashian is not being chased by the paparazzi, she likes to work towards making society inclusive. The reality star recently paid a visit to the Department of Justice in Washington DC and met
BJP releases third list of 29 candidates for J&K Assembly polls
New Delhi, Aug 27 – The BJP on Tuesday released the third list of 29 candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. Of the 29 names announced in the third list, 10 candidates will try their luck in the second phase while
Akhilesh Singh urges Chirag Paswan to apply pressure on NDA for caste census
Patna, Aug 27 – After Union Minister Chirag Paswan expressed support for a caste-based census, Bihar Congress president Akhilesh Prasad Singh commended Paswan’s stance and urged him to apply pressure for it within his own government. Speaking to the media at Patna airport
BJP Mahila Morcha stages protest over rise in crime in Punjab
Chandigarh, Aug 27 – BJP Punjab Mahila Morcha President Jai Inder Kaur, accompanied by hundreds of activists, led a protest against the Punjab government here on Tuesday, expressing concern over the alarming rise in crimes and deteriorating law and order in the state.
Mamata Banerjee is a dictator; wants to crush every protest: Shahnawaz Hussain
New Delhi, Aug 27 – BJP national spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain on Tuesday launched a strong criticism against the West Bengal government, condemning its attempts to suppress the ‘March to Nabanna’ protest and labelled Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as a “dictator.” The protest, led
‘Helping rapists valued in Didi’s Bengal’, Nadda slams police crack down on ‘Nabanna Abhijan’
New Delhi, Aug 27 – As chaotic scenes from the streets of Kolkata and Howrah filled the TV screens on Tuesday during the ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ (March to Secretariat) in protest against the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the R.G. Medical
Women’s T20 WC: India to play warm-up matches vs West Indies, South Africa
Dubai, Aug 27 – Ahead of the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, India will play two warm-up matches against West Indies and South Africa in Dubai on September 29 and October 1 respectively, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday. ICC released
Aarya Babbar returns to screen, to play antagonist in ‘Jagriti- Ek Nayi Subah’
Mumbai, Aug 27 – Actor Aarya Babbar is returning to the screen, and will be seen essaying the role of an antagonist, Kalikant Thakur in the television show ‘Jagriti – Ek Nayi Subah’. The show is set in the fictional town of Mokshgarh
Zeenat Aman’s Goa photo dump includes her ‘tools of trade’, ‘quote of the day’
Mumbai, Aug 27 – Veteran actress Zeenat Aman on Tuesday shared a photo dump from her ‘busy morning in Goa’, revealing her ‘tools of trade’, ‘quote of the day’, and about her bedside book. The beauty pageant holder, Zeenat, is an ardent social
England pick Heath, Kemp in T20 World Cup squad; Beaumont misses out
London, Aug 27 – England have announced their 15-player squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in the UAE from October 3, with regular skipper Heather Knight leading the team for the fourth time in the upcoming ninth edition
Jacqueliene Fernandez offers a glimpse of her childhood: ‘Forging Ahead’
Mumbai, Aug 27 – Actress Jacqueliene Fernandez on Tuesday shared a throwback childhood picture of herself riding a horse, leaving fans in awe of her cuteness. Taking to Instagram, Jacqueliene, who has 70.5 million followers, shared an adorable memory from her childhood album.
Plan is on to play women’s T10 league in December: Chamari Athapaththu
New Delhi, Aug 27 – Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu disclosed there are plans to organise a T10 women’s league in the country in December. Even as many women’s T20 leagues are successfully running worldwide, Chamari added talks are on for a women’s
Research shows how online games can help people with autism
New Delhi, Aug 27 – Playing online games can help boost the social skills of people with autism — a neurodevelopmental disorder, according to a study on Tuesday. Researchers from the University of Plymouth in the UK in a small study engaged eight
Rural electrification, healthcare boost consumption at district level in India: Report
New Delhi, Aug 27 – As private consumption growth surges across sectors in India, especially in the rural economy, a report revealed on Tuesday that 60 per cent of households with annual income above Rs 5 lakh are in the top 20 per
Ahmedabad Crime Branch busts gambling ring, seizes cash, bikes and mobiles
Ahmedabad, Aug 27 – The Ahmedabad Crime Branch conducted a raid in Sarkhej village on Tuesday, arrested five people and seized cash and valuables amounting to over Rs 5.15 lakh. Officials from the Crime Branch informed that the raid took place behind the