2026

Since I took charge of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in February, people in general, including friends from media, have often asked me about my vision for the higher education regulator. The questions multiplied since the UGC announced in May the plan to conduct the first-ever Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admissions into central…

Ayatollah Ali KhameneiPhoto: Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP, File On February 28, 2026, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint airstrike by the US and Israel that struck Tehran, as per reports. For hours, there was confusion, speculation and denial in global headlines. Initial claims from former US President…

Holi is a festival of colors, joy, and togetherness and like most Indian festivals, it also revolves around delicious food. From gujiyas and fried snacks to thandai and festive beverages, it’s easy to overindulge. However, these changes can lead to bloating, acidity, dehydration, and energy crashes. With a few mindful choices, you can enjoy festive…

Sanju Samson delivered one of the defining innings of this T20 World Cup, guiding India to a tense but ultimately comfortable chase of 196 against West Indies and securing their place in the last four of the tournament. With senior openers Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan both falling cheaply, it was Samson who steadied the…

The United Arab Emirates has sold itself to foreigners for years as a sunny, safe, tax-free oasis. That peaceful image was shattered Saturday (February 28, 2026) as Iranian weaponry rained down on Dubai, setting fire to a five-star resort, threatening the world’s tallest building, and killing one person and injuring seven others at the airport…

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 1, 2026 04:47 PM IST Sixty flight departures and 40 arrivals have been cancelled at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport as of 3.30 pm on Sunday, sources said, amid disruptions linked to airspace restrictions over Iran and parts of the Middle East. Some airlines also cancelled Monday flights that use…

Xiaomi on Saturday, February 28, launched a wide range of new devices across multiple product categories ahead of this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. The Chinese brand’s new lineup includes a flagship smartphone that is designed to push the boundaries of mobile photography along with photography kits, an AirTag-like device, an ultra…

Consider the scenario. Over the past year, while short-term interest rates have fallen, long-term central government bond yields have been almost flat. In contrast, borrowing costs for states have risen sharply. State governments are now, in fact, paying as much as AAA rated corporates. This, however, isn’t the only quirk. Home-loan borrowers are barely paying…

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने राजस्थान के अजमेर से राष्ट्रव्यापी एचपीवी टीकाकरण अभियान का शुभारंभ किया। पीएम मोदी वर्चुअल तौर पर अहमदाबाद में भी मौजूद रहे। अहमदाबाद के सोला सिविल अस्पताल में मुख्यमंत्री भूपेंद्र पटेल और स्वास्थ्य मंत्री प्रफुलभाई पानसेरिया भी टीकाकरण अभियान की शुरुआत के समय मौजूद रहे। राज्यव्यापी एचपीवी टीकाकरण महाअभियान की शुरुआत के अवसर पर स्वास्थ्य…