NEW DELHI: National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Saturday that NEET-UG for 2025 will revert to its pre-Covid pattern. There will be no optional questions, and the test duration will return to three hours. The exam will now consist of 180 compulsory questions to be attempted within 180 minutes. Additionally, NTA clarified in another notice…
NEW DELHI: A groom’s greed for dowry gold tore apart his marriage within three days, entailed dowry harassment prosecution for 19 years, incarceration for three months, and now the Supreme Court has asked him to pay a compensation of Rs 3 lakh to the bride, who has since married another and settled abroad.The marsriage took…
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday strongly advocated for the ‘One Nation One Election‘ plan, saying the proposed reform “promises to redefine the terms of good governance“. She said it has the potential to promote “consistency in governance, prevent policy paralysis, mitigate resource diversion, and reduce financial burden” on the exchequer.In her address to…
Tahawwur Rana (File photo) NEW DELHI: US Supreme Court has refused to entertain Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana’s plea against extradition to India, clearing the way for Indian investigators to bring him to the country. The review petition was turned down on Jan 21, removing the last hurdle in the extradition of Pakistani native and…
NEW DELHI: In a remarkable feat, Uttar Pradesh Police aced the medals tally, winning 95 of the 797 conferred on the eve of Republic Day for gallantry, distinguished service and meritorious service.The 33 gallantry medal winners from UP, 17 of whom are from police and 16 from fire services, include personnel of STF who were…
On the eve of Republic Day, the central government on Saturday announced the list of recipients for the Padma Shri Awards 2025.The Padma awards, among the country’s highest civilian honours, are conferred in three categories – Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan.The awards are given in various disciplines, such as art, social work, public…
Army personnel pose for a picture with the National Flag along the Line of Control (LoC) amid sub-zero temperatures ahead of Republic Day, in Kupwara on Friday. (ANI) NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards for 93 personnel from the armed forces and central armed police forces on the eve of Republic Day. These…
Harvinder Singh (left), Jagdish Joshila (center), and Neerja Bhatla NEW DELHI: The Union government on Saturday released the first list of Padma Award winners on the eve of the 76th Republic Day celebrations. The list includes several unsung heroes, such as 100-year-old freedom fighter, a fruit farmer from Noklak, and a Paralympian, among others. Among…
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on Saturday on the eve of the 76th Republic Day, underscoring the enduring significance of the Constitution and India’s rich civilisational heritage. She highlighted how justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity are deeply ingrained in the country’s ethos. Here are the key quotes from her address: The Constitution…
Uttarakhand government going to implement Uniform Civil Code from 2025 Republic Day A historic step towards legal uniformity, Uttarakhand is set to become the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a move that has stirred political debates and national attention. The landmark legislation will be officially rolled out on January…
