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NEET row: NTA DG shunted out, Centre sets up panel headed by former ISRO chief for exam reforms

New Delhi, Jun 22 (PTI) Facing flak over alleged irregularities in competitive exams, the Centre on Saturday shunted out National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Subodh Singh and set up a seven-member panel headed by former ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan to review the agency's functioning and recommend exam reforms

Melinda French Gates calls divorce with Bill Gates ‘awful’ and ‘horrible’: Here is how to rebuild your life after divorce

Divorce is tough for both the parties involved. Here are expert tips on how to rebuild your life and find the path towards fulfilment again

Power stock under Rs 500: 200% in 2 years; do you own?

Power stock under Rs 500: GE Power bagged an order worth Rs 243.46 crore from NTPC GE Power Services Private Ltd (NGSL). Its shares on Friday, June 21, jumped over 6 per cent before settling with 3.5 per cent gains. ​In the past two years, the power sector stock ​has delivered a massive 200 per cent return to its shareholders.

India vs Bangladesh, T20 World Cup: If India decide to drop Shivam Dube...

Shivam Dube's place in India's playing eleven at the ongoing T20 World Cup is facing immense scrutiny after the all-rounder's failure to impress with the bat and under-utilization as a bowler, with fans and experts drawing logical conclusions for him to be replaced with either Sanju Samson or Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Japan's battles flesh-eating bacteria that can kill in days, is India safe? | Science Behind It

A new disease has recently spread in Japan known as Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome or STSS.

'Leave Lebanon Now': Kuwait's Emergency Message To Citizens; Canada Prepares For Evacuation

Kuwait's emergency message to its citizens in Lebanon hints at the beginning of a new war. Kuwait has urged its nationals in Lebanon to leave as soon as possible. It has also asked citizens who are planning to visit Lebanon to stay away for now. Kuwait is not the only country to sound an alarm about a possible war in Lebanon. Reports say Canada is preparing to evacuate 45,000 citizens from Lebanon.'Leave Lebanon Now': Kuwait's Emergency Message To Citizens; Canada Prepares For Evacuation

India's Squad for Zimbabwe T20Is Announcement Live Updates: Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Yash Dayal in Contention; Seniors to be Rested

India’s squad for Zimbabwe T20Is announcement live: The Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee is expected to meet today to pick India’s T20I squad for the Zimbabwe series that starts in the first week of July. India will be touring Zimbabwe for a five-match series starting July 7 with all matches to be played at the Harare Sports Club. In all likeliness, it will be a new-look squad with the senior players to be rested on account of a busy...

Block deals worth over Rs 40,543 crore this week. Indus Towers, HAL, Suzlon Energy among stocks with major action

Despite the Nifty index closing the shortened trading week with a slight increase of 0.4%, significant activity was observed in block deals. Over three dozen companies across various market caps saw block deals worth a total of ₹40,543 crore, involving both buying and selling.

Northeast to get 2 new Garib Rath Express trains to Kolkata in July

Agartala-Kolkata Garib Rath services will be available every Wednesday from July 3

Great Indian exam scandal: NEET, UGC-NET & now CSIR-UGC NET, frustrated students say NTA ‘incapable’

Testing agency NTA says CSIR-UGC NET postponed 'due to unavoidable circumstances & logistic issues'. Decision taken due to suspicions of paper leak, it is learnt.

Ramya Aka Divya Spandana Reacts To Recent High Profile Cases Involving The ‘Rich and Powerful’

Popular actor and filmmaker Ramya aka Divya Spandana was the first one to react to the detention of Challenging star Darshan along with his friend Pavithra Gowda and several others in the Renukaswamy murder case. She even took to her social media timeline to state that ‘no one is above the law’. Read on to know her latest reaction…

Helly Shah admits to taking a three-year acting break before Gullak 4: I needed a breather

Helly Shah recently made her OTT debut with Gullak 4 and the actor reveals why she had taken a deliberate three-year acting break before that

Non-surgical Obesity management - The transformational journey and its impact of Dr.V.V.Manjula Kumari

V.V. Manjula Kumari is an esteemed Consultant Physiotherapist with over 19 years of experience in physiotherapy and healthcare management, specializing in non-surgical obesity treatment.

'Kya Hai… Aada Maarne De Na': Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Conversation with Kuldeep Yadav is Pure Gold

Rohit Sharma and stump mic is a story that goes a long way. Whenever the Indian skipper is near the stump mic – bit it batting or fielding, fans have been treated to some absolute gems from Mumbaikar and India’s T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 fixture vs Bangladesh at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua on Saturday.While India completed a facile win over their neighbour to more or less assure a spot in the semi-final riding on Hardik...

Emraan Hashmi and Mahima Makwana's Showtime To Return With Last Episodes on THIS Date

Streaming service Disney+ Hotstar on Friday announced that the final three episodes of “Showtime”, starring Emraan Hashmi and Mouni Roy, will premiere on July 12.The show, which launched with its first four episodes on the streaming platform in March, is produced by filmmaker Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment.“Asli Mazaa toh ab aayega #HotstarSpecials #Showtime all episodes streaming on July 12,” Disney+ Hotstar posted on Instagram. Billed...

NEET Row: Over 1,500 Students To Appear For Retest Today, Oppn Attacks Centre Over Paper Leak — Top Points

NEET Row: Amid the row over the alleged malpractices in the conduct of the NEET examination, the NEET-UG retest for 1,563 candidates is set to be held on Sunday. According to a senior National Testing Agency (NTA) official, the officials of the NTA and Union education ministry officials will be present at the examination centers. The retest for the medical entrance exam is being conducted after the agency withdrew grace marks awarded to students...

NPS Investors ATTENTION! PFRDA to Launch New NPS Scheme with 50 pc Equity Mix This July-August

Investors will now be able to keep 50 per cent of their investment in equity funds until they turn 45.

Nijjar Killing News Updates | Canadian Government Decides To Ban Pakistan Terrorists | News18

YRF issues statement after Gujarat court lifts stay on Junaid Khan's 'Maharaj'

Junaid Khan's 'Maharaj' is streaming on Netflix after the Gujarat High Court lifted the stay on the release. Following the same, YRF expressed their gratitude in a statement.

Speaker Protem row flares up as 3 Opposition MPs may refuse to join panel assisting Bhartruhari Mahtab

Speaker Protem row: The Opposition's INDIA bloc is likely to “reject” the role given to Suresh Kodikunnil and two other Opposition MPs to assist Bhartruhari Mahtab in administering oath to the new members.

Rs 86.50 DIVIDEND Tata Stock: 3 Tata Group shares to go ex-date next week

Tata Group companies, Tata Elxsi, Voltas, and Titan, will trade ex-dividends between June 24 and June 28.

VIDEO | Bridge Collapses in Siwan, Second Such Incident In Bihar This Week

A bridge collapse in Bihar’s Siwan on Saturday caused widespread panic and commotion in the area. The dramatic and sudden collapse was captured in a video, which has gone viral on the internet, just days after a similar incident was reported in the state.The collapse of the bridge occurred over the Gandak canal and reverberated to the neighbouring Ramgarh in the Darbhanga district. Initial reports indicate that there were no casualties from the...

Windows 11 Will Now Allow You To Send Files Directly To Android Phone: Here's How

Microsoft is rolling out a new update for its Windows 11 operating system that allows users to send files, links and more from their PCs directly to their Android devices, as per 9To5Google. With this new feature, Microsoft will add an Android smartphone as a shortcut named ‘My Phone’ to the Windows 11 share menu.To use this new feature, users need to download a Link to Windows App on their Android devices and a Phone Link App on their PCs. By...

Death toll crosses 50 in Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy

The issue had rocked the Tamil Nadu state assembly on Friday with the Opposition AIADM staging a sit-in protest over the tragedy

Delhi weather: Light showers likely today, IMD warns of heatwaves on June 25 and 26 | Full forecast here

Weather in Delhi today: After weeks of searing heat, the national capital is likely to receive light showers today. The weather department has issued yellow alert for heatwave for June 25 and 26. Check Delhi's weather forecast for the next five days here.

'I Have Learned...': What Ex-Union Minister Suryakanta Patil Said After Leaving BJP

Suryakanta Patil, who had joined the BJP in 2014 after she parted ways with the Sharad Pawar led NCP, had sought the party's nomination during the Lok Sabha elections from Hingoli constituency in Marathwada but she failed to get the ticket.

Vande Bharat's 'raftaar' to increase: Mission Raftaar, new Vande Bharat speed, route, details

The speed of Vande Bharat and Shatabdi Express in two key routes are likely to increase by August 15 with Mission Raftaar.

Vedanta Resources denies stake sale in Vedanta Limited: Report

Vedanta Resources Ltd., the parent company of the Indian-listed entity Vedanta Ltd., has categorically denied any plans to sell a stake in its subsidiary. "Vedanta Resources strongly denies any plans to sell a stake in Vedanta Limited," a spokesperson for the company told CNBC-TV18. The denial follows a report by the Economic Times on June 21, which claimed that Vedanta promoters were considering selling up to a 2.5% stake worth over Rs 4,000...

Sara Ali Khan: I got sued for Rs. 5 crores

In 2018, Sara Ali Khan faced scheduling conflicts between 'Kedarnath' and 'Simmba'. She was sued for Rs. 5 crores by 'Kedarnath' makers. The issue was resolved out of court with the help of Rohit Shetty, Abhishek Kapoor, and Zarna who made coffee for Kapoor in Hyderabad. Sara's mother, Amrita Singh, was in Delhi during this challenging time.

Sonakshi Sinha-Zaheer Iqbal wedding: First photo of the couple from their mehendi ceremony goes viral

Actors Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are all set to tie the knot in Mumbai on June 23.

Ahmed Khan: Tiger Shroff is just one film away from superstardom, defends his acting - 'Usko kaunsi Ardh Satya karni hai'

Tiger Shroff, once a box office favorite, is experiencing a rough patch with three consecutive big-budget flops: Heropanti 2, Ganapath and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. However, filmmaker Ahmed Khan, who has directed Tiger in Baaghi 2, Baaghi 3, and Heropanti 2, believes that there's no need to panic. He asserts that Tiger is just one film away from bouncing back to superstardom.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan's son says ‘entire Delhi bowing down' before his father; Congress takes swipe

Shivraj Singh Chouhan won the Vidisha Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh by a margin of over 8.20 lakh votes.

South newsmakers of the week: Ram Gopal Varma’s reaction to Big B touching ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ producer’s feet; Rajinikanth’s ‘Kaala’ ranked among 25 best films of the century, Urvashi takes a stand against body shaming jokes

The South film industry witnessed significant moments this week, including Ajith's upcoming movie 'Vidaamuyarchi' set for a Diwali release and the controversy surrounding Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa's arrest in connection to a murder case. 'Vidaamuyarchi' team is currently in Azerbaijan for the final schedule, while Darshan admitted to borrowing money to manipulate evidence and divert suspicion in the murder of Renuka Swamy.

NEET Paper Leak: New Law Implemented Nationwide To Address Paper Leaks | ABP News

Amid controversies over alleged malpractices in NEET and UGC NET examinations, the Central government has enforced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. This new law aims to prevent paper leaks in exams for central recruitment and admission to central educational institutions, aiming to eradicate unfair practices nationwide. As per a gazette notification from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions,...

Mysterious ‘monolith’ appears in Nevada desert; police issue safety rules for explorers

With regard to this, the Las Vegas Metro Police reported via social media that they had discovered a reflective object near Gass Peak, an area popular for hiking with a summit nearly reaching 7,000 ft. Authorities expressed uncertainty about how the object was placed there, noting it was found by the Las Vegas search and rescue team north of the Las Vegas Valley.

Cracks seen on Atal Setu sea bridge just months after inauguration, alleges Patole; cries corruption

Mumbai, Jun 21 (PTI) Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Friday alleged corruption in the construction of the Atul Setu sea bridge connecting south Mumbai to Navi Mumbai, saying that cracks have appeared on it within months of inauguration, posing a threat to people's lives

Bharat Biotech adds ICMR as co-owner in Covid vaccine patent

Bharat Biotech has taken credit for being the inventor of Covaxin, the COVID-19 vaccine, developed jointly by BBIL and ICMR.

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Chandrika Dixit reveals earning this much per day by selling vada pav on streets of Delhi

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Chandrika Dixit aka Delhi's famous 'vada pav girl' is a contestant on the Anil Kapoor-hosted third season of the reality show.

Weather update: Red alert for heavy rains in Kerala, Karnataka and Goa; UP on heatwave alert today; IMD's forecast here

West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh could witness heavy showers over the next four days. At the same time, weather conditions suggest heavy rainfall in West Bengal and Sikkim on June 24 and 24 and in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura on June 22.

Headphone culture: Why Alka Yagnik’s advice should not fall on deaf ears

In the wake of the Bollywood singer’s revelation that she was diagnosed with sudden hearing loss, doctors caution against listening to high-decibel music using headphones for a long duration

WhatsApp is bringing AR features to your video and audio calls, what to expect

WhatsApp is set to introduce AR features to enhance users' video and audio calls. Here is what you can expect.

Priyanka Chahar Choudhary Roped In For Divya Khossla's Telugu Film Hero Heeroine

Priyanka Chahar Choudhary has now been confirmed for the upcoming Telugu film Hero Heeroine, starring Divya Khossla. She said that the film is a wonderful opportunity

Funds for Amaravati, Polavaram project among Andhra’s 5 demands to FM

The state government also demanded some special financial package to close the state s estimated revenue gap since 2014-15, a higher borrowing limit for the state and other benefits given to special category states for industrial promotion.

New-gen BMW 5 Series LWB breaks cover in India: What we know so far?

Upon launch, the new BMW 5 Series LWB will lock horns with Audi A6 and the upcoming Mercedes Benz E-Class LWB.

NCP leader suggests alliance with VBA, sparks buzz of Ajit’s exit from Mahayuti

Mitkari’s remarks have sparked speculations whether Ajit Pawar will leave the Mahayuti alliance and contest assembly elections separately. These speculations began over a week ago when an article in RSS mouthpiece, Organiser Weekly, said that BJP’s brand value was affected due to its alliance with Ajit Pawar-led NCP

On NEET row, Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose says 'one-size-fits-all solution leading to erosion of systems'

TMC MP Sagarika Ghose's statement came as the ruling NDA government and the National Testing Agency (NTA) face criticism over the alleged irregularities surrounding this year's NEET-UG exam.

Samsung Likely To Postpone One UI 7 Rollout, To Launch One UI 6.1.1 Update With AI Functions Instead

South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung is getting ready to launch the next series of foldable phones across the globe. Samsung has a history of also releasing or announcing a new OneUI build along with its flagship foldable smartphone lineup every year. This year might be slightly different as Samsung is expected to delay its typical release date plans for the launch of the One UI 7 as it may release the One UI 6.1.1 update for now. Along...

NASA's Perseverance rover finds 'Popcorn' on Mars

After an extensive journey, NASA's Perseverance rover has reached a site named ‘Bright Angel,’ revealing rock textures that are unlike any previously encountered. The mission team now aims to investigate the origins of this rock formation and its connection to the surrounding geological units. Following a thorough examination of the diverse boulders at 'Mount Washburn,' Perseverance traveled north, positioning itself before a layer of...

Azhar Mahmood to take legal action against ‘false allegations' after Pakistan's T20 WC exit

Azhar Mahmood slammed false allegations and said that will take legal action against the wrongdoers. Earlier, Pakistan failed to advance to the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8.

'Like a dictator...': Jagan Mohan Reddy slams N Chandrababu Naidu for demolishing office

The demolition proceeded even though the YSRCP had approached the High Court the previous day, the party said.