NEW DELHI: India’s higher education system is still expanding, but the latest numbers suggest it is not expanding fast enough to make the National Education Policy’s 50% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) target by 2035 look comfortably within reach.The education ministry’s All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023-24 report, released on Wednesday along with the…
Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, Zakir Ganai, was killed in Shopian after a six-day operation SRINAGAR: Security forces in J&K shot dead “category A” Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Zakir Ganie during a gunfight in Shopian district’s Chanapora Wednesday, nearly 10 months after the last such encounter in the region.The joint operation by J&K Police, the Army and CRPF was launched…
SRINAGAR: The Indus Water Treaty (IWT) was never in the interest of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, chief minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday said, backing the suspension of the treaty by India.“We opposed the Indus Water Treaty from day one. We stated that if there was any biggest betrayal of India and Pakistan with Jammu…
Emmys 2026 nominations (Image Credits IMDb) The 78th Emmy Awards nominations are finally out, offering an ideal mix of fan-favourite debuts, deserving artists who stood out for their work, and returning veterans. Announced on Wednesday morning by Emmy winners Liza Colón-Zayas (‘The Bear’) and Jeff Hiller (‘Somebody Somewhere’), the nominations have already sparked plenty of…
Image Credit: Esa Kapila, via Aalto University’s LinkedIn Artificial intelligence is now fast becoming an important component in scientific investigations, and its recent achievement may have very significant effects on the advancement of technology. Scientists devised a way to utilise artificial intelligence in scientific research, which has not only resulted in the discovery of two…
Who is Tilly Norwood? The AI actress that sparked a Hollywood backlash is now getting her first feature film Misaligned Tilly Norwood made headlines in late 2025 after the AI-generated actress became the face of Hollywood’s growing debate over artificial intelligence. Now, months after sparking industry-wide backlash, the virtual performer is set to headline her…
US launches major probe into H-1B visa ‘fraud’ The United States on Wednesday launched a major investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud, with IT services firm Cognizant among the companies under scrutiny.“This is another example where fraud is fueling violent crime,” FOX Business quoted labor department inspector general Anthony D’Esposito saying.“Much of the visa and…
“Gus” the T. rex—discovered on a cattle ranch in South Dakota—goes up for auction this summer, July 14, 2026. (Credit: Matthew Sherman / Sotheby’s) Owning one of the world’s largest Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons could soon become a reality. But there is a huge “if” factor to it. The buyer must having and willing to spend…
As humanity prepares for a new era of space exploration, NASA and other space agencies are planning ambitious missions to Mars and other distant worlds that aim to bring back valuable rock, soil and ice samples. As these missions move closer to reality, some scientists believe a future NASA base on the Moon should include…
Cory Sandhagen has spent years hovering around the UFC bantamweight title picture without quite breaking through. He’s challenged for championship gold twice, fallen short both times, and now finds himself back in familiar territory – needing another statement win in one of the promotion’s deepest divisions.His assignment at International Fight Week is a familiar face….