Galgotias University on Wednesday found itself at the centre of a social media storm after releasing full-page advertisements in leading Indian newspapers claiming global recognition.The advertisements, which highlighted the university as “ranked globally” and “committed to making India proud”, triggered a wave of online criticism, with users flooding platforms with memes and sarcastic remarks.Many questioned…
NEW DELHI: Even as the NMC issues yet another warning to medical colleges — this time on overcharging MBBS fees — questions are being raised over the effectiveness of such directives, with similar warnings in the past having hardly any impact.In a notice dated April 7, 2026, the regulator said colleges must not charge fees…
LAKHIMPUR KHERI: Dudhwa Tiger Reserve authorities have pinned their hopes on Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly to ascertain the exact cause behind the death of 25 vultures, whose carcasses were recovered from a field under Bhira range of the Dudhwa buffer zone, officials said on Thursday.The carcasses of vultures, a protected species under the…
State elections 2026 top developments: BJP eyes third term in Assam, NDA-INDIA face-off in Puducherry and a three-way contest in Kerala NEW DELHI: Voting began across Kerala, Assam and Puducherry on Thursday, with early turnout figures till 9 am indicating steady participation. According to the Election Commission of India, Kerala recorded 16.23% turnout, Assam 17.87%,…
NEW DELHI: The informal group of ministers (iGoM) headed by defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday directed all departments to continue focusing on preparedness, coordination and resilience building to stay ready to deal with any eventuality due to conflict in West Asia.In a post on X, Rajnath said the govt is ensuring continued availability of…
Kerala is out for voting on Thursday and the noise is over.The ‘Kalashakkottu’ has ended, the loudspeakers are off and after weeks of rallies, temple runs, church visits, candidate selfies and backroom arithmetic, the election is back where Kerala likes it best – booth by booth, ward by ward, vote by vote.Now the real contest…
BJP national president Nitin Nabin (File photo) NEW DELHI: BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Thursday expressed confidence that the party would form its first government in West Bengal, where assembly elections are scheduled for April 23 and 29.Nabin pointed to the party’s strong surge in the 2021 state assembly poll, when it won 77…
The CM vs ex-CM clash between N Rangasamy (left) and V Vaithilingam makes Thattanchavady the most high-profile seat The Union territory of Puducherry, a former French colony, heads to the polls on Thursday, with the ruling All India NR Congress (AINRC)–BJP combine seeking a second straight term in power.The Congress–DMK alliance has emerged as the…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged voters in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry to turn out in large numbers as polling got underway in the three states.In a post on X, PM Modi emphasised the importance of strong participation in Kerala, calling on voters—especially youth and women—to take part actively in the democratic…
Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman reiterated the request for former PM Sheikh Hasina’s extradition during his 2-day visit to India, marking the first time that the new BNP government led by PM Tarique Rahman officially raised the issue with Indian authorities. Khalilur met his counterpart S Jaishankar and also petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep…