Cash-strapped Pakistan has averted a default on its repayment of USD 1 billion against a matured international Sukuk (Sharia-compliant bond) three days ahead of schedule on Friday. The Express Tribune reported on Saturday that as per the actual schedule, the country was to return the maturing investment in the US dollar-denominated global bond on December … Read more
Jaipur: Two persons, including a notorious gangster, were shot dead in a gang war in Rajasthan, police said today.According to reports, dreaded gangster Raju Theth was killed when four people opened fire on him at the entrance to his house in broad daylight. READ | Vice President slams Supreme Court for junking NJAC Act Police … Read more
Ahead of the first ODI against Bangladesh, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said that the series would not be a cakewalk for them against a much-improved Bangladesh side, which has given Men in Blue a lot of competition over the years. India will kickstart its tour of Bangladesh with the first ODI of three-match series in … Read more
Mumbai: Thanking god for saving him in the fatal accident, Bollywood’s popular playback singer Jubin Nautiyal, on Friday, thanked fans for their love and blessings. While sharing his health updates, Jubin, on Instagram posted a picture of himself in the hospital with the caption, “Thank you all for your blessings. God was watching over me, … Read more
New Delhi: One of India’s few remaining news channels known for independent reporting is about to be taken over by a billionaire ally of the prime minister, Narendra Modi. In recent years, NDTV (New Delhi Television) has earned a reputation as one of the last bastions of independent journalism among India’s mainstream media, which have … Read more
The United States has added four top Islamic militants operating in Afghanistan and Pakistan to its list of “global terrorists,” amid a resurgence of violence and border tensions in the area. The militant leaders hail from the Pakistani Taliban and an al-Qaida branch in South Asia. READ | Will pay special attention on building nuclear … Read more
Mumbai: Actor Nora Fatehi on Friday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate here for recording her statement in connection with an ongoing money laundering probe against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and associates, official sources said. READ | I did not take up work after Zero only for Suhana: Shah Rukh Khan Fatehi, 30, has been questioned … Read more
Prior approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) is now mandatory for universities to offer Open and Distance Learning courses. “Universities may offer courses in the Open and Distance Learning mode, with approval of the Commission, provided it satisfies all the conditions laid down under the regulations, by whatever name they are called, pertaining to … Read more
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras has started its placement drive for the year 2022 on December 1, 2022. The first day of the placement ended with 25 students getting job offers of more than ₹1 crore package per annum. On the whole, a total of 445 offers were made to the students on Day … Read more
Karnataka Minister of School Education and Literacy B C Nagesh reacting to the recent controversy following an assistant professor allegedly referring to a student as “Kasab”, felt that it is “not so serious”. He also sought to know why names from a particular community became a national issue, but names like “Ravana” or “Shakuni” which … Read more
Winter is all about snuggling up in a comforter with a hot beverage to warm you up! Now that winter is knocking at our doors in India. So, it’s time for a hot and soothing drink. If you still haven’t started sipping on those winter-special beverages, here’s a list that will make you crave for … Read more
This year, eight colleges affiliated with Gujarat Technological University (GTU) were not allowed to admit any student for the academic year 2022-23. The eight colleges across the state were prevented from admitting any students after the colleges failed to fill up vacancies for full-time principals, and teachers and set up adequate infrastructure to meet the … Read more
St Xavier’s University in Kolkata will confer an honorary DLitt on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her contribution towards higher education in the state. Vice-Chancellor Father Felix Raj told PTI that the Chief Minister’s office (CMO) has given its approval to the university’s proposal of conferring her DLitt (Doctor of Letters) at its … Read more
IIT Guwahati Director Professor TG Sitharam has been appointed as the new chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). He will take the charge from UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar and hold the post for a period of three years. Kumar had taken the interim charge as AICTE Chairman after Anil Sahasrabuddhe … Read more
New Delhi: An Indian nurse accused of killing an Australian woman in Queensland in 2018 was arrested by Delhi Police on Friday. Rajwinder Singh, 38, allegedly killed Toyah Cordingley, 24, at a beach before fleeing to India. Cordingley, a pharmacy worker, was walking her dog at Queensland’s Wangetti Beach when she was killed. Singh fled … Read more