NEW DELHI: In a bid to tighten the noose on regulatory compliance in medical education, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has proposed making a dedicated corpus fund mandatory for new and recently operational medical colleges, while warning that incomplete applications will be rejected outright.Under draft amendments issued this week to the 2023 regulations governing establishment…
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and renewed global trade uncertainty following US President Donald Trump’s tariff decisions are expected to keep gold and silver prices on an upward trajectory next week, analysts said.Investors have increasingly moved towards safe-haven assets amid volatility triggered by fresh tariff measures and escalating global risks, with market participants…
NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken strong action against former women’s team selector Monjurul Islam after serious misconduct allegations were raised by former women’s captain Jahanara Alam. Following an investigation, the board has banned Monjurul from any cricket-related role under the BCB, either directly or indirectly. The inquiry committee looked into four…
The United States is preparing to open its first purpose-built dementia village, a $40 million development designed to feel like a neighbourhood rather than a nursing home. Led by Agrace, the project will be built on its Fitchburg campus near Madison, with construction beginning this year and doors expected to open in September 2027. The…
Stanford University offers free online courses Stanford University is offering students across the world access to a range of online courses through its official learning platforms. These programmes allow learners to explore computer science, cybersecurity, databases, IoT, career planning and more — directly from Stanford faculty. While most courses are free to access in audit…
Work pressure can sit on your shoulders today, making you tense and restless. Saturn tests your patience, and the Moon makes you feel everything more sharply, even a short message or a small delay. Still, you’ve got quiet strength. Your younger sibling’s backing gives you confidence, and their words can feel like a steady hand…
MEERUT/NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said, “The country already knows you are naked, then what was the need for taking off your clothes,” lambasting Congress for using the global AI summit to display its “gandi and nangi (dirty and shameless)” politics before foreign guests, report Sandeep Rai & Kumar Rakesh. He also pinned…
MUMBAI: IDFC First Bank has reported a Rs 590-crore discrepancy in deposits held on behalf of Haryana govt at its Chandigarh branch, and suspended four employees pending investigation.The bank’s filing comes after the state directed its departments to close accounts with private lenders on Feb 18. The matter was escalated to the bank’s board at…
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s upcoming February 26, 2026 wedding in Udaipur will be officially known as ‘The Wedding of VIROSH’. This fan-coined term, a blend of their names, has been embraced by the couple to honor their followers’ unwavering support and affection throughout their journey. The much-anticipated wedding of actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika…
NEW DELHI: As the IPL 2026 season approaches, the big question around MS Dhoni’s future has come up once again: will the Chennai Super Kings legend play every match this season? Dhoni, who will turn 45 later this year, is set to be available for CSK, but it looks unlikely that he will feature in…
