2026

The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 will lead to the concentration of extensive regulatory powers in a single central regulator, thereby affecting the institutional autonomy, a joint committee of Parliament has noted. According to the draft report of the joint panel circulated to members, the graded penalty architecture proposed in the Bill cannot be…

Most teenagers spend their time studying, hanging out with friends or getting ready for college. On Thursday, Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí are expected to start in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium. If Spain manages to win the World Cup final for just the second…

ट्रंप प्रशासन ने विदेशी छात्रों, सांस्कृतिक आदान-प्रदान कार्यक्रमों के तहत आने वाले लोगों और विदेशी पत्रकारों के लिए वीजा नियमों को और सख्त करने का फैसला किया है। अमेरिकी गृह सुरक्षा विभाग (डीएचएस) की ओर से जारी अंतिम नियम के तहत अंतरराष्ट्रीय छात्रों के लिए एफ वीजा, सांस्कृतिक आदान-प्रदान कार्यक्रमों के तहत अमेरिका में काम…

Tirupati MLA Arani Srinivasulu, TUDA Chairman C. Divakar Reddy, SAAP Chairman A. Ravi Naidu, AP Greening and Beautification Corporation chairperson M. Sugunamma, TDP in-charge JB Srinivas, YSRCP leader D. Sidda Reddy at the inauguration of the renovated bus shelter at Town Club Circle in Tirupati on Thursday. The facility was developed in memory of the…

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz. | Photo Credit: Reuters Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz told his U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth early on Thursday (July 16, 2026) that Israel is determined to keep its forces in “security zones” it has carved out inside Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip. In a statement, Mr. Katz’s office said…

3 min readUpdated: Jul 16, 2026 10:00 PM IST The historic Lord’s, hosting the third and final ODI between India and England on July 19, could be Rohit Sharma’s last game in the format, as the BCCI’s senior selection committee have informed him that they have decided to move on from him post the series,…

Condensation on windows is a common problem in many homes, especially during colder months when warm indoor air meets cold glass. While it may seem like nothing more than a nuisance, excess moisture can encourage mould growth, damage window frames and affect indoor air quality over time. In recent months, an unusual home hack has…

Happiness is often seen as something we achieve after reaching a major goal, getting a better job, or solving every problem in life. But many Japanese philosophies suggest that joy is not something we chase. Instead, it is something we cultivate through small, mindful habits that become part of everyday living. These techniques are not…

R. Ashwin said, teams like the Netherlands, Scotland, Nepal, USA and Ireland need more meaningful matches, not just qualification tournaments for the collective growth that will make this sport a spectacle at the Olympics. File | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Indian Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday (July 16, 2026) said the structural changes made…

The three-language rule was declared in a circular issued by the CBSE on May 15. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Supreme Court judge, Justice BV Nagarathna, made an oral appeal in open court to the government not to introduce a third language (R3) in Class 9 as part of the Three-Language Scheme, saying it would…