On paper, India’s prison crisis is usually flattened into neat averages. Occupancy hovers at 121%, budgets have inched up, new capacity added. The lived reality is less reassuring.In parts of the country, jails are operating without doctors, without counsellors, and with inmates left in limbo even as the barracks continue to fill.New data presented last…
Amavasya has a great religious significance among Hindus. The day is considered as the most sacred day, which is dedicated to worship ancestors or forefathers. The day is also celebrated as Shani Jayanti and this day is going to be observed on Amavasya tithi so it will be obsered as Shani Amavasya. This month, Shani…
NEW DELHI: With West Asia-bound cargo ships stranded in India due to conflict in the region, shipping ministry on Friday directed all 12 major ports to consider requests for reduction, waiver or remission of charges, including for storage rent, reefer plugging and change of vessel.The ministry said ports may permit storage of cargo destined for…
State-run oil marketing companies are facing a major hit to their finances, Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri flagged on Tuesday. Puri said that oil marketing companies (OMCs) are collectively losing around Rs 1,000 crore every day as they continue to sell petrol, diesel and LPG below cost. He added that the…
Beyond his love for acting, Sylvester Stallone is also a big painter, and likes to lead a quiet life away from all of the hassle at his home in Palm Beach, Florida. (Instagram) Sylvester Stallone is best known for his action films and thrilling roles, including ‘Rocky’ and ‘Rambo’, to name a few. However, there…
CBSE cracks down on exam paper leaks, unauthorised fees in Class 10 process The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released two important circulars reinforcing examination integrity and student protection norms ahead of ongoing and upcoming board processes. In the first directive, the Board has imposed a strict prohibition on the distribution or mishandling…
PM Modi’s ‘Jhalmuri break in Jhargram’ NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a candid jhalmuri break amid the hustle, bustle and political heat of West Bengal, where the BJP, led by him, is mounting a strong challenge to Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year incumbency.After concluding his address in Jhargram, PM Modi walked up to…
The post-release controversy involving Yash’s ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has taken yet another twist, with news that audience feedback or reviews on a popular movie ticketing website were allegedly being censored. This move has stirred the existing controversy surrounding the movie, which was released to a mixed response. While some viewers have praised…
CBSE acknowledges technical glitches in Class XII answer sheet application portal NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday acknowledged technical problems affecting its online application portal for obtaining scanned copies of Class 12 answer books.In an official circular issued on May 20, 2026, the board informed stakeholders that the online application…
NEET UG 2026 registration ends in two days The registration process for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2026 will close soon, leaving aspiring medical candidates with only two days to complete their applications. The National Testing Agency (NTA) opened the online application window on February 8, 2026, and candidates can submit the form on…
