NEW DELHI: Question papers of several subjects in Ignou’s ongoing June-July 2026 term-end exams were allegedly on sale on Telegram, prompting university headquarters to formally alert regional centres across the country about touts selling papers for Rs 199, though no paper has been cancelled so far, TOI has learned. The university said it found no…
Rajnath Singh (File photo) NEW DELHI: On the first anniversary of Pahalgam terror attack, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday delivered a pointed message to Pakistan, without naming it, warning that if it “tries to create trouble” again, then “dot, dot, dot.” Reiterating India’s long-standing charge from Germany, Singh added that apart from one, “all…
Rishabh Pant (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Though Lucknow Super Giants registered a win over Chennai Super Kings on Friday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, the dejection was clearly visible on captain Rishabh Pant’s face. After Nicholas Pooran went hammer and tongs in the 17th over, smashing four consecutive sixes off Anshul Kamboj…
New Delhi: As India sharpens its push to build a rules-based framework for artificial intelligence amid rapid technological advances and rising global scrutiny, the Centre has set up a specialised expert body to bridge the gap between policy ambition and technical complexity.The ministry of electronics and IT (MeitY) has constituted the Technology and Policy Expert…
Hollywood star Andy Serkis who will be helming ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’, has confirmed that the role of Aragorn, previously played by Viggo Mortensen, will be recast in the upcoming film.Amid much buzz and speculation that Mortensen, who played the iconic role in original three part film series, has been…
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026 making the state the second in India after Uttarakhand to implement a uniform legal framework governing personal laws.With the passage of the legislation, Gujarat joins Uttarakhand in adopting a common set of laws related to…
NEW DELHI: Actor-turned-politician Vijay on Saturday kicked off the “final sprint” of his party’s campaign for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, urging workers of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to convert momentum into a “victorious procession”.In a post on X, Vijay addressed supporters as “comrades who reside in my heart” and stressed that the next…
Honoring the brilliant Robin Williams, this tribute delves into his unforgettable portrayal of John Keating in ‘Dead Poets Society’, alongside the powerful mantra, “Words and ideas can change the world. Robin Williams is remembered as one of the most versatile and beloved actors of all time. His range, which started from comedy, could smoothly transition…
MS Dhoni (BCCI/IPL Photo) A flicker of hope around MS Dhoni’s return to the Chennai Super Kings setup on Wednesday quickly turned into fresh disappointment, after reports confirmed the veteran did not travel with the squad to Lucknow for their crucial clash against Lucknow Super Giants.Dhoni, who has missed the entire IPL 2026 so far…
Mayawati (File photo/PTI) NEW DELHI: Several Dalit leaders of the Congress attempted to meet Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati at her Lucknow residence on Wednesday, prompting the grand old party to issue show-cause notices to them seeking an explanation for their “unauthorised” act.The leaders were turned away at the gate as they had not…