Dharmendra Pradhan reviews overhaul of CBSE payment gateway system with PSU banks

Union Education Minister Mr Dharmendra Pradhan during a meeting with senior officials of SBI, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank and Indian Bank to discuss strengthening the CBSE payment gateway system and improving digital transaction processes for students. NEW DELHI: Union Education Minister Mr Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday held discussions with senior officials of four public … Read more

4 dog breeds that might ‘fight’ or confront snakes

Living in a snake-dominant territory, you might have wondered if your furry friend could help chase the slithering, frightening creatures away. But before anything else, it’s important to be clear that letting dogs “fight” snakes is dangerous and not recommended. Even breeds with strong hunting instincts can be badly injured or killed by venomous snakes. … Read more

Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary: What’s it like to visit India’s first and only sanctuary dedicated to bears? Things tourists can and cannot do at Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary

At a short distance from Hampi lies a very different kind of landscape, dry scrub forests, giant granite boulders and cave-filled hillocks where shaggy sloth bears quietly emerge at dusk. Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary is not a conventional safari park or a full-day jungle experience. It is a tightly controlled wildlife sanctuary built specifically for … Read more

Quad: ‘Uninterrupted flow of global commerce’: Quad launches Indo-Pacific energy security framework amid Hormuz crisis | India News

NEW DELHI: The Quad on Tuesday unveiled a new Indo-Pacific energy security framework aimed at tackling supply disruptions through strategic fuel reserves, coordinated emergency response mechanisms and targeted policy initiatives, amid growing concerns over instability in global energy supply chains.The announcement came after the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, chaired by external affairs … Read more

Kerala Plus Two results 2026 announced with 77.97% pass percentage as girls outshine boys

Kerala Plus Two results 2026 see 77.97% pass percentage, girls outperform boys. (AI Image) THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala State Higher Secondary Examination results were announced here on Tuesday. The results recorded a marginal increase in the overall pass percentage, as 77.97% of candidates cleared the examination against a 77.81% pass percentage in the previous academic year. Girls … Read more

‘Just take it away’: Mother of teen who died after alleged TikTok challenge urges UK govt to ban social media

The mother of a British teenager who allegedly died after attempting a dangerous online challenge has criticised the UK government for moving too slowly on plans to restrict children’s access to social media, saying ministers are “kicking it down the road”.Ellen Roome, whose 14-year-old son Jools Sweeney died in 2022, is among a group of … Read more

Stargazing trips get creative: Unique sessions attract diverse enthusiasts, connecting local heritage with celestial wonders | Chennai News

Music in the evening, stargazing by night Study the architecture of the Natarajar temple in Chidambaram in the afternoon, get a lowdown on the Pichavaram mangrove forests in the evening and top it off gazing at the Milky Way through a telescope by night. Or how about attending a book reading session in the evening … Read more

Kajol recalls brutal shoot with Aamir Khan as ‘Fanaa’ clocks 20 years: ‘Minus 27 degrees in thin salwar kameez’ | Hindi Movie News

‘Fanaa’ clocks 20 years: Kajol reflects on filming movie in minus 27 degrees in Poland Kajol marked 20 years of ‘Fanaa’ by looking back at one of the film’s toughest shoots. The actor recalled filming in freezing weather in Poland, where the temperature dropped to minus 27 degrees Celsius on the first day. She also … Read more

Oil giant BP chairman removed over ‘governance concerns’, interim chief named

British oil giant BP has removed Albert Manifold as chairman less than a year after he took over the role, citing what it described as “serious concerns” over governance, oversight and conduct at the company, AFP reported.The company announced on Tuesday that board member Ian Tyler has been appointed interim chairman with immediate effect.“The board … Read more