How an Army trailblazer inspired generations of female officers
Lieutenant Colonel Veer Nali Randhawa Chandigarh: Ravinder Jit Randhawa’s life was shattered on June 17, 1997 – her husband Major Sukhwinder Jeet Singh Randhawa (Kirti Chakra, posthumous) sacrificed his life while fighting terrorists in…
‘Census-style’ 45-day assessment marks shift in early learning in Haryana schools
NEW DELHI: As India strives to ensure that children in grade three can read and do basic arithmetic – a core goal of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 – Haryana has reported a sharp shift in learning outcomes (grade-level proficiency)…
Top legal experts divided over children’s social media ban
NEW DELHI: As parents worry about the negative impact of screen addiction among teenagers, legal experts including former CJI Ranjan Gogoi have applauded the intention behind the move by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh to ban social media use by children…
Expert: Seismic map rollback is ready for earthquakes
DEHRADUN: The Indian government’s decision to cancel India’s newly introduced seismic zoning maps and revised earthquake design codes has sparked concerns among seismologists and geologists, many of whom say the move could undermine the…
LPG prices rise: Mamata calls for protests, Sidharth seeks PM Modi’s resignation
Mahila Congress workers staged protest in Bhubaneswar on Saturday KOLKATA/RANCHI/BENGALURU: Several opposition-ruled states have launched a scathing attack on the Center over the hike in LPG cylinder prices, with Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee…
Doctors warn against frequent use of morning-after pill
New Delhi: This can be disturbing news for women who rely heavily on the morning-after pill to avoid pregnancy. Doctors warn that frequent use of emergency contraceptive pills can disrupt hormonal balance and menstrual cycles, warning that the drug is…
Congress sees notice against Om Birla as ‘strong message’
New Delhi: Congress believes removal notice against Speaker About Birla Sending a “strong message” about the “sabotage” of the parliamentary opposition under the BJP rule, the fate of the notification was fortuitous given the…
PM Modi praises Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla: ‘He handled unruly MPs from large families very well’
PM Modi praises Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker faces opposition resolution to remove him from office, two days ahead About Birla Saturday got from Prime Minister ModiHe both praised his work and lashed out at his rivals in the…
Jammu and Kashmir: 2 mobile phones smuggled into jail recovered in Doda
‘Reflecting friendly relations’: Iran thanks India for docking IRIS Lavan in Kochi
The Iranian Navy’s IRIS Lavan, participating in the IFR 2026 in Milan, docked safely in Cochin (ANI) New Delhi: Iran on Saturday expressed gratitude to India for providing a safe harbor to its naval vessel ‘IRIS Lavan’. Amid the rapid…