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Kareena Kapoor Parenting Advice: The most beautiful quality a boy can have is…” Kareena Kapoor on the one quality she wants her sons to grow up with and why every parent should know it

Kareena Kapoor Parenting Advice: The most beautiful quality a boy can have is…” Kareena Kapoor on the one quality she wants her sons to grow up with and why every parent should know it

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Kareena Kapoor with Saif Ali Khan Every parent wants the best for their child. Good schools, good opportunities, a good future. Some parents want their kids to grow up successful. Others want them to be confident, independent and fearless. Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor was recently asked what she wants most for her sons, Taimur and…

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‘Culprits should be hanged’: Mother of NEET aspirant who died by suicide says Pradhan’s resignation is not enough | Nagpur News

‘Culprits should be hanged’: Mother of NEET aspirant who died by suicide says Pradhan’s resignation is not enough | Nagpur News

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Parents of Akanksha Chaturvedi demand justice and compensation after her suicide following the NEET-UG paper leak NAGPUR: Parents of Akanksha Chaturvedi, who died by suicide following the NEET-UG paper leak, have demanded justice and compensation for their daughter, saying they are not satisfied with Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.Her mother, Neelam Chaturvedi, sought strict…

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The Chinese bahaba, a critically endangered fish nicknamed the ‘Panda of the Sea,’ was missing from Hong Kong for over a decade, until its DNA gave it away

The Chinese bahaba, a critically endangered fish nicknamed the ‘Panda of the Sea,’ was missing from Hong Kong for over a decade, until its DNA gave it away

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Trace DNA reveals critically endangered Chinese bahaba in Hong Kong after decade without records Traces of genetic material collected from seawater have revealed the presence of the Chinese bahaba (Bahaba taipingensis) in western Hong Kong waters, marking the first scientific confirmation of the rare fish in the city for over ten years.Nicknamed the “Panda of…

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Infosys co-founder, Aadhaar architect: Who is Nandan Nilekani, set to lead govt’s exam reforms task force? | India News

Infosys co-founder, Aadhaar architect: Who is Nandan Nilekani, set to lead govt’s exam reforms task force? | India News

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Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani (File photo) NEW DELHI: Continuing his announcements on exam reforms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the government has constituted a high-powered task force to be led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani.“HIGH-POWERED TASK FORCE on examination reforms under the leadership of Shri Nandan Nilekani constituted,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said…

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Hina Khan reacts to the criticism around Aamir Khan’s third marriage with Gauri Spratt: ‘It isn’t considered very good in our society..marriage after marriage after marriage, even divorce’

Hina Khan reacts to the criticism around Aamir Khan’s third marriage with Gauri Spratt: ‘It isn’t considered very good in our society..marriage after marriage after marriage, even divorce’

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Since marrying his longtime friend Gauri Spratt earlier this month, Aamir Khan has found himself at the centre of controversy. While many criticised it, fatwa was also issued against the actor. Adding to the discussion, actor Hina Khan recently spoke about how multiple marriages are often perceived negatively by society. Speaking on the latest episode…

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Sonam Wangchuk to be discharged from hospital on Monday after CJP ends 36-day protest | India News

Sonam Wangchuk to be discharged from hospital on Monday after CJP ends 36-day protest | India News

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NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is set to be discharged from hospital on Monday, sources said, a day after the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) called off its 36-day-long agitation at Jantar Mantar following the resignation of former Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.Wangchuk had been admitted to hospital after his health deteriorated during the prolonged…

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Ex-Isro chief, IIT director & more: Who is on Nandan Nilekani-led NTA exam reforms panel | India News

Ex-Isro chief, IIT director & more: Who is on Nandan Nilekani-led NTA exam reforms panel | India News

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NEW DELHI: The Centre has constituted a high-powered task force to recommend comprehensive reforms for examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), with a focus on strengthening technology, improving logistics and introducing structural changes to the examination system.The multidisciplinary panel will be headed by technology expert Nandan Nilekani and comprises experts from education, science,…

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What you spot first in this picture tells how you approach problems in your life (there is a bonus hidden too)​

What you spot first in this picture tells how you approach problems in your life (there is a bonus hidden too)​

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Ever looked at a picture and seen something completely different from what your friend saw, staring at the exact same image? That is exactly what optical illusion personality tests do. They’re pictures designed with more than one image hidden inside, and whichever one your brain grabs onto first is supposedly a clue about how you…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history, becomes first player to achieve unique T20I feat before turning 16

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history, becomes first player to achieve unique T20I feat before turning 16

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued to rewrite records as the 15-year-old became only the first player in men’s international cricket to register multiple scores of 50 or more before turning 16.The left-handed opener achieved the feat during the third and final T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on Sunday, scoring 81 off 48 balls to lead India to…

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India’s first hydrogen-powered train completes over 1,200 km trials, saves 3,200 litres of diesel; onboard fuel cells generate electricity, emit only water vapour

India’s first hydrogen-powered train completes over 1,200 km trials, saves 3,200 litres of diesel; onboard fuel cells generate electricity, emit only water vapour

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File photo: Jind-Sonipat Hydrogen Train India’s first hydrogen-powered train has travelled more than 1,200 kilometres since it was flagged off on July 17, with Railways saying the project has already saved over 3,200 litres of diesel during trial operations between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana.According to a railway ministry press release, the successful trial runs…

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Want your child to value money and time? German parents teach kids these 4 simple habits early in life

Want your child to value money and time? German parents teach kids these 4 simple habits early in life

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Every parent wants their child to be responsible, disciplined and capable of making good decisions. When it comes to German parents they teach these values by introducing some concepts from an early age. Concepts like saving money, respecting time and taking responsibility are some of the factors that teach children instant gratification.In a recent video,…

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Logging usually destroys rainforests, but this Guatemala system is producing the opposite result

Logging usually destroys rainforests, but this Guatemala system is producing the opposite result

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Maya Biosphere Reserve covers about 2.1 million hectares in Guatemala’s northern PetEn province Logging is one of the biggest reasons forests are disappearing. When trees are cut faster than they can grow back, wildlife loses its habitat, and local communities are impacted. But in northern Guatemala, one protected forest is showing that logging does not…

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the constitution of a high-powered task force headed by technology expert Nandan Nilekani to recommend reforms aimed at making India’s examination system more reliable, transparent and technology-driven.In a video message addressed to students, the PM Modi said the government had already taken several steps to safeguard the future of students, including action against those involved in examination malpractice, the establishment of fast-track courts and the introduction of tougher legal provisions through new legislation.”The Government of India is continuously taking various measures for the future of students. CJP Jantar Mantar Protest UpdatesDharmendra Pradhan resigns as Union education minister amid massive student protests’We won’t go’: CJP’s Dipke says protests to continue till all demands metFresh clashes at Jantar Mantar after Pradhan’s exit; tear gas fired, stones peltedThose who tampered with the students’ future are languishing in jail. We have already established fast-track courts. We are also moving towards enacting new legislation in Parliament that incorporates stringent legal provisions. However, we must look to the future. Our examination system needs to be reliable and transparent, and it must make maximum use of technology. Keeping all these factors in mind, we have decided to constitute a high-powered task force under the leadership of the world-renowned technology expert Nandan Nilekani. This task force will focus on examination reforms, and based on its report, steps will be taken to ensure the credibility of upcoming examinations at the earliest,” PM Modi said.The announcement comes amid the Centre’s push to strengthen the examination process following recent controversies over irregularities in competitive examinations. The government has also proposed amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, providing for time-bound investigations, fast-track trials and enhanced penalties for paper leaks and organised examination fraud.The Nandan Nilekani-led task force is expected to examine the use of technology and recommend systemic reforms to improve transparency, credibility and efficiency in the conduct of public examinations across the country. Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Did You Approve This?’: Rahul Gandhi BLASTS Amit Shah Over ‘Barbaric Assault’ On Student Protesters’Don’t Cry Later’: Asaduddin Owaisi Makes Alliance Offer To Akhilesh Yadav To Oust BJP In UP PollsDelhi Drain Tragedy: 20-Year-Old US Student Dies After Car Plunges Into DrainKargil Vijay Diwas 2026: How Operation Vijay Transformed India’s Military And Defence Strategy3 Arrested In Assam As STF Cracks Down On Alleged Pakistan-Linked Sleeper Cell NetworkDelhi Approves Rs 6,970-Crore Tunnel Corridor To Cut Airport, Mahipalpur Traffic‘Time To Go Home’: CJP Removes Stage, Urges Protesters To Leave Jantar Mantar’Don’t Waste This Energy On One Resignation’: Yogendra Yadav On CJP Future, ‘Police Brutality’RSS Loyalist Pralhad Joshi Appointed As India’s New Education Minister Hours After Pradhan’s ExitPost Protest, Volunteers Launch Cleanliness Drive At Jantar Mantar123PhotostoriesBefore you throw away coconut shells, try these 7 clever garden ideas insteadOptical illusion personality test: What you spot first in this picture tells how you approach problems in your life (there is a bonus hidden too)Why Red Wine should always be allowed to breathe before drinking—this is what happens inside the bottle and the glassThinking of dating a coworker? These 8 rules can save your relationship and your career“Talk to your baby as if they understand you”: Pediatrician shares 5 simple habits that may support your baby’s brain development5 natural foods that can kill cockroaches instantlyAriana Grande, Celine Dion, Katy Perry and more: Musicians who slammed the White House over unauthorised use of their songsInside Krushna Abhishek’s lavish Mumbai home: A massive living room, elegant interiors and moreIran ended visa-free entry for Indians, and it wasn’t the only country to tighten travel rules in 2026; three more countries quietly followed8 Plants that quietly attract sunbirds to Indian balconies123Hot PicksSchool holiday todayDelhi metroCJP ProtestMumbai rainGujarat RainAIIMS notificationNEET paper controversyAAI recruitment 2026Caitline ClarkTop TrendingMP NEET Arpirant RapeNEET Paper LeakCJP Protester AssaultedKerala IPS Ajith Kumar SuspensionAssam Flood DeathsDelhi Metro Stations ClosedMumbai ProtestUP Amroha WeddingHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the constitution of a high-powered task force headed by technology expert Nandan Nilekani to recommend reforms aimed at making India’s examination system more reliable, transparent and technology-driven.In a video message addressed to students, the PM Modi said the government had already taken several steps to safeguard the future of students, including action against those involved in examination malpractice, the establishment of fast-track courts and the introduction of tougher legal provisions through new legislation.”The Government of India is continuously taking various measures for the future of students. CJP Jantar Mantar Protest UpdatesDharmendra Pradhan resigns as Union education minister amid massive student protests’We won’t go’: CJP’s Dipke says protests to continue till all demands metFresh clashes at Jantar Mantar after Pradhan’s exit; tear gas fired, stones peltedThose who tampered with the students’ future are languishing in jail. We have already established fast-track courts. We are also moving towards enacting new legislation in Parliament that incorporates stringent legal provisions. However, we must look to the future. Our examination system needs to be reliable and transparent, and it must make maximum use of technology. Keeping all these factors in mind, we have decided to constitute a high-powered task force under the leadership of the world-renowned technology expert Nandan Nilekani. This task force will focus on examination reforms, and based on its report, steps will be taken to ensure the credibility of upcoming examinations at the earliest,” PM Modi said.The announcement comes amid the Centre’s push to strengthen the examination process following recent controversies over irregularities in competitive examinations. The government has also proposed amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, providing for time-bound investigations, fast-track trials and enhanced penalties for paper leaks and organised examination fraud.The Nandan Nilekani-led task force is expected to examine the use of technology and recommend systemic reforms to improve transparency, credibility and efficiency in the conduct of public examinations across the country. Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Did You Approve This?’: Rahul Gandhi BLASTS Amit Shah Over ‘Barbaric Assault’ On Student Protesters’Don’t Cry Later’: Asaduddin Owaisi Makes Alliance Offer To Akhilesh Yadav To Oust BJP In UP PollsDelhi Drain Tragedy: 20-Year-Old US Student Dies After Car Plunges Into DrainKargil Vijay Diwas 2026: How Operation Vijay Transformed India’s Military And Defence Strategy3 Arrested In Assam As STF Cracks Down On Alleged Pakistan-Linked Sleeper Cell NetworkDelhi Approves Rs 6,970-Crore Tunnel Corridor To Cut Airport, Mahipalpur Traffic‘Time To Go Home’: CJP Removes Stage, Urges Protesters To Leave Jantar Mantar’Don’t Waste This Energy On One Resignation’: Yogendra Yadav On CJP Future, ‘Police Brutality’RSS Loyalist Pralhad Joshi Appointed As India’s New Education Minister Hours After Pradhan’s ExitPost Protest, Volunteers Launch Cleanliness Drive At Jantar Mantar123PhotostoriesBefore you throw away coconut shells, try these 7 clever garden ideas insteadOptical illusion personality test: What you spot first in this picture tells how you approach problems in your life (there is a bonus hidden too)Why Red Wine should always be allowed to breathe before drinking—this is what happens inside the bottle and the glassThinking of dating a coworker? These 8 rules can save your relationship and your career“Talk to your baby as if they understand you”: Pediatrician shares 5 simple habits that may support your baby’s brain development5 natural foods that can kill cockroaches instantlyAriana Grande, Celine Dion, Katy Perry and more: Musicians who slammed the White House over unauthorised use of their songsInside Krushna Abhishek’s lavish Mumbai home: A massive living room, elegant interiors and moreIran ended visa-free entry for Indians, and it wasn’t the only country to tighten travel rules in 2026; three more countries quietly followed8 Plants that quietly attract sunbirds to Indian balconies123Hot PicksSchool holiday todayDelhi metroCJP ProtestMumbai rainGujarat RainAIIMS notificationNEET paper controversyAAI recruitment 2026Caitline ClarkTop TrendingMP NEET Arpirant RapeNEET Paper LeakCJP Protester AssaultedKerala IPS Ajith Kumar SuspensionAssam Flood DeathsDelhi Metro Stations ClosedMumbai ProtestUP Amroha WeddingHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the constitution of a high-powered task force headed by technology expert Nandan Nilekani to recommend reforms aimed at making India’s examination system more reliable, transparent and technology-driven.In a video message addressed to students, the PM Modi said the government had already taken several steps to safeguard…

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Mayank Yadav equals Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s T20I Record with first-ball wicket against Zimbabwe | Cricket News

Mayank Yadav equals Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s T20I Record with first-ball wicket against Zimbabwe | Cricket News

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India’s bowler Mayank Yadav (AP Photo/Wonder Mashura) Mayank Yadav has done it again. the pacer struck with the very first ball of Zimbabwe’s innings, dismissing Brian Bennett for a golden duck in the 3rd T20I, repeating the feat he produced in the series opener.Bowling at 147kph, Mayank delivered a sharp short-of-a-length ball that nipped away…

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Thousands of Himachal Pradesh teachers launch indefinite hunger strike in Shimla against School Complex System | Shimla News

Thousands of Himachal Pradesh teachers launch indefinite hunger strike in Shimla against School Complex System | Shimla News

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Thousands of primary teachers marched to Shimla after a 15-day foot journey. They launched an indefinite relay hunger strike against the new School Complex System SHIMLA: Thousands of primary teachers from across Himachal Pradesh converged at the historic Chaura Maidan in Shimla on Sunday after completing a 15-day statewide foot march.They launched a major protest…

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Romania Drone Shootdown: ‘Inadmissible and intolerable’: Romania shoots down third suspected Russian drone in three days, summons Moscow’s envoy

Romania Drone Shootdown: ‘Inadmissible and intolerable’: Romania shoots down third suspected Russian drone in three days, summons Moscow’s envoy

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File photo: Romania detonates Russian drone fragments found near border with Ukraine (Picture credit: Reuters) Romania on Sunday shot down a drone that entered its airspace over the Black Sea, marking the third such interception in as many days as the Nato member accused Russia of repeatedly violating its sovereignty amid the ongoing war in…

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