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The revised NCERT Class 9 Social Science textbook has come under scrutiny after changes to content related to the Constitution, secularism and Indian democracy.The controversy began after reports highlighted that the Preamble was no longer included in the introductory chapter on the Constitution in the new textbook. References to the words “secular” and “secularism”, which … Read more
Prathamesh Sinha, a young boy who lost his sight at 16 months, is revolutionizing education for the visually impaired. Despite facing school rejections, his unwavering spirit led him to become a passionate advocate for Annie, a self-learning Braille device. He has captivated audiences on Shark Tank India, addressed Prime Minister Modi, and received a National … Read more
Pakistan and the Netherlands face off in their final ICC Women’s T20 World Cup group-stage match with both teams aiming to register their first victory of the tournament. After winning the toss, Pakistan captain Fatima Sana elected to bat first, believing the Bristol pitch would favour the batters. Both sides have endured difficult campaigns but … Read more
Nicholas Rossi, the American convicted rapist A man whose extraordinary attempt to avoid arrest and extradition spanned continents, fake identities and even a fabricated death has died behind bars in the United States.Nicholas Rossi, the American convicted rapist who made international headlines after allegedly faking his own death and fleeing to Scotland, died Thursday night … Read more
Alka Dhupkar TIMESOFINDIA.COMUpdated: Jun 27, 2026, 15:47 IST IST On March 18, 2026, 89-year-old Hausabai Hanmantrao Lahade of Rui village in Maharashtra‘s Latur district became one of the biggest success stories of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, which was passed to protect the elderly.A tribunal asked her grandnephew to … Read more
Arvind Kejriwal (File photo) NEW DELHI: Following the cancellation of an entrance examination due to suspected paper leak in BJP-led Maharashtra, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday accused the saffron party of “sparing neither the exams nor the temples.“The former Delhi chief minister appeared to allude to the recent NEET-UG paper leak controversy and … Read more
According to the report, India’s MSME credit gap stood at around Rs 25 lakh crore as of March 2025. India’s digital payments ecosystem may be among the world’s most advanced, but millions of small businesses continue to struggle for access to formal finance, with only 14 per cent of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) … Read more
A traveller recently shared a post on X which has sparked a debate on social media. His post was a simple holiday budget comparison between an Indian hill station and Vietnam. The debate began after X user Pankaj Arora shared the story of a colleague planning a four-day vacation to the Indian hills and compared … Read more
Pakistan accused of stopping aid by UNHRC Pakistan has been accused of imposing a harsh crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with allegations of road blockades, mass arrests and the use of anti-terrorism laws creating a “deep humanitarian crisis,” according to testimonies at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).Speaking on the sidelines of the 62nd … Read more
For generations, the traditional “Paag Ka Dastoor” ceremony in Rajasthan’s Rajput families has symbolised the passing of responsibility and leadership from one generation to the next. But there was one rule that rarely changed: the heir was always a son. That changed in Rajasthan’s Pali district, where 13-year-old Tejaswi Kumari Jodha created history by becoming … Read more