Digital slate, classroom exchange, class teacher’s response: Questions cloud Jaipur schoolgirl death

Digital slate, classroom exchange, class teacher’s response: Questions cloud Jaipur schoolgirl death

JAIPUR: The family of nine-year-old Amaira Meena, who died after allegedly jumping from the fourth floor of Neerja Modi School last year, has alleged that the police chargesheet filed in the case is incomplete and demanded the arrest of all those they hold responsible, including the school’s principal and founder.Addressing a press conference along with…

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‘Kireedam’ title was originally planned for Mammootty film; Sibi Malayil opens up about Mohanlal’s classic film

‘Kireedam’ title was originally planned for Mammootty film; Sibi Malayil opens up about Mohanlal’s classic film

‘Kireedam’ title was originally planned for a Mammootty film; Sibi Malayil opens up about Mohanlal’s classic film As ‘Kireedam’ returns to theatres in a restored version 37 years after its original release, director Sibi Malayil has revealed an interesting chapter from the film’s journey. The filmmaker shared that the now-iconic title was not originally intended…

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Meet ‘Pagal Saab’: The 80-year-old Irishman Anand Mahindra saluted for cleaning Jodhpur’s forgotten stepwells

Meet ‘Pagal Saab’: The 80-year-old Irishman Anand Mahindra saluted for cleaning Jodhpur’s forgotten stepwells

Most people visit Jodhpur for its forts, palaces and postcard-perfect streets. Caron Rawnsley saw something else.While exploring the city more than a decade ago, the 80-year-old Irishman found himself drawn to its centuries-old stepwells. They were beautiful, but many had been left to decay. Some were filled with garbage. Others had simply been forgotten.He couldn’t…

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6 murdered near Hyderabad: Out on bail in Pocso case, man kills victim, her family, then his own wife and sons

6 murdered near Hyderabad: Out on bail in Pocso case, man kills victim, her family, then his own wife and sons

HYDERABAD: A 35-year-old farmer from Ranga Reddy district allegedly murdered six people, including a 16-year-old POCSO case victim, her mother and grandmother, before killing his own wife and two sons in a series of attacks in Shabad town and his nearby native village on Friday night. According to police, the accused drove around six kilometres…

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Jul 11, 2026, 11:37 IST

Jul 11, 2026, 11:37 IST

Deepti Sharma (Getty Images) India all-rounder Deepti Sharma added another landmark to her illustrious career on the opening day of the one-off women’s Test against England at Lord’s, becoming the highest wicket-taker in the history of women’s international cricket. The 27-year-old went past legendary fast bowler Jhulan Goswami to move to the top of the…

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BPSC 72nd Combined Preliminary exam 2026 on July 26; Commission announces schedule

BPSC 72nd Combined Preliminary exam 2026 on July 26; Commission announces schedule

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced that the Integrated 72nd Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination will be conducted on July 26, 2026, from 12 pm to 2 pm across various districts in Bihar. Candidates can expect the admit cards and detailed examination schedule to be released on the Commission’s official website shortly. (Photo credit-…

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‘Ramayana’ trailer to premiere worldwide on July 24; makers unveil global launch date for Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi starrer

‘Ramayana’ trailer to premiere worldwide on July 24; makers unveil global launch date for Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi starrer

The countdown has officially begun for the official trailer launch of ‘Ramayana’, one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious films.The makers of Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ have announced that the film’s highly anticipated trailer will premiere worldwide on July 24, 2026, marking the ‘beginning of the epic’s global journey’. ‘Ramayana’ trailre gets July 24 release date Sharing…

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Jeff Bezos is letting outside investors into Blue Origin for the first time in 26 years and the reason is Elon Musk who just pulled off …

Jeff Bezos is letting outside investors into Blue Origin for the first time in 26 years and the reason is Elon Musk who just pulled off …

Jeff Bezos is opening Blue Origin to outside investors for the first time since founding the space company in 2000, as it looks to catch up with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which recently completed a record-breaking $86 billion initial public offering (IPO). According to a memo sent by Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp to employees and…

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THIS actor won National Award and featured in an Oscar nominated film; today drives an AUTO RICKSHAW

THIS actor won National Award and featured in an Oscar nominated film; today drives an AUTO RICKSHAW

Shafiq Syed won a National Award and starred in Oscar-nominated ‘Salaam Bombay!’ as a child, discovered on Mumbai’s streets. Despite early success and meeting the President, acting offers dried up. He returned to Bangalore, later appearing only in ‘Patang’, and eventually became an auto-rickshaw driver to support his family. Many people believe that winning a…

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65-foot-long-necked dinosaur fossils discovered in Thailand: Its unique ‘laminae’ bones are unlike any other species ever found on the Earth

65-foot-long-necked dinosaur fossils discovered in Thailand: Its unique ‘laminae’ bones are unlike any other species ever found on the Earth

Paleontologists in Thailand have identified a new long-necked dinosaur species. This plant-eating creature, Uragasaurus kalasinensis, lived approximately 150 million years ago. Its neck was exceptionally long, making up half its total body length. Unique bony structures and air cavities set this dinosaur apart from others. This discovery marks the first Mamenchisauridae family find in mainland…

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‘1,000 missiles locked & loaded’: Trump warns Iran, claims ‘orders given’ if Tehran tries to assassinate him

‘1,000 missiles locked & loaded’: Trump warns Iran, claims ‘orders given’ if Tehran tries to assassinate him

Donald Trump on Saturday warned Iran of a massive military response, saying “1,000 missiles are locked and loaded” and aimed at Tehran if it carried out any attempt to assassinate him, amid reports of an alleged new plot against the “sitting US president.“In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “1000 Missiles are Locked and…

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Centre orders probe after NCERT fails to defend paper supplier blacklisting in Delhi High Court

Centre orders probe after NCERT fails to defend paper supplier blacklisting in Delhi High Court

The Centre has initiated an inquiry into NCERT’s administrative and legal functioning after the council failed to defend its decision to blacklist a paper supplier before the Delhi High Court. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed strict action against responsible officials while seeking a review of procurement practices and measures to prevent future textbook…

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‘Looking very charming’: Jeetendra compliments Hema Malini at her celebratory concert

‘Looking very charming’: Jeetendra compliments Hema Malini at her celebratory concert

Jeetendra compliments Hema Malini for her charm. Hema Malini, the ‘Dreamgirl’ of Bollywood, celebrated 60 years as a dazzling part of Indian Cinema. With veteran stars including Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha, and Rakesh Roshan present, the 77-year-old actress completed her diamond jubilee in their presence. As the clips surfaced on the internet, one particular interaction between…

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The latest allegations come at a time when the NEET-UG paper leak had triggered a major political storm and forced govt to promise stricter safeguards in high-stakes exams New Delhi: An organised examination racket is operating across several states, according to Haryana-based advocate and student leader Deepak Dhankhar, who claims the UGC-NET Sociology question paper was circulated to candidates just hours before the exam, with students reportedly cramming from the leaked material overnight.In an exclusive interview, Dhankhar said the investigation started almost by accident. One of his associates was approached by people claiming to have access to exam papers, and at first, the group assumed it was a scam.  Watch ‘Exam Paper Came A Night Before’: UGC-NET Leak Trail, Whistleblower Tells His Story | Watch”We thought it was a cheating racket trying to dupe candidates,” Dhankhar said. “But then we realised this could be an opportunity to expose them.”The alleged operators kept in touch with his associate, insisting they could arrange papers for various exams. Dhankhar says he now has phone numbers, names and financial details tied to these individuals.The first paper the group handed over turned out to be fake. “Not a single question matched. We thought it was just a gang extorting money from students,” Dhankhar recalled. But the network didn’t disappear, instead, it doubled down, claiming it had access to the real paper through a longer chain of contacts, and set up another round of “preparation” sessions for candidates.That’s where things escalated. The most serious allegation concerns the Sociology paper held on June 30. During a late-night session, Dhankhar says his associate spotted a pen drive with what looked like exam material on it.”The Sociology PDF was open on their laptop. Taking advantage of a brief opportunity, my associate forwarded the file and immediately deleted the trace. They never realised the paper had reached us,” he said.Candidates who sat the exam the next day told him the questions matched almost exactly what they’d studied the night before. One student, he says, walked out of the hall and told him bluntly: “These were the exact questions. They matched completely.”Dhankhar alleges the operation isn’t confined to Haryana, the same people claimed to have active teams in Rajasthan, Delhi, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. “If they can bring original papers, it shows how extensive the network is,” he said.He’s also frustrated with the response, or lack of one, from authorities. “Every investigating agency has had my contact details for years. Nobody approached me to collect evidence. Instead, there appears to be pressure to ensure this issue does not reach the public,” he alleged.The claims picked up national attention after Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi referenced them in a social media post. So far, neither the National Testing Agency nor law enforcement has confirmed anything publicly, and no official probe has established that the paper was actually leaked.For now, the allegations remain just that, allegations. But they’ve put exam security, and the durability of paper-leak networks in India, back in the spotlight.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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The latest allegations come at a time when the NEET-UG paper leak had triggered a major political storm and forced govt to promise stricter safeguards in high-stakes exams New Delhi: An organised examination racket is operating across several states, according to Haryana-based advocate and student leader Deepak Dhankhar, who claims the UGC-NET Sociology question paper was circulated to candidates just hours before the exam, with students reportedly cramming from the leaked material overnight.In an exclusive interview, Dhankhar said the investigation started almost by accident. One of his associates was approached by people claiming to have access to exam papers, and at first, the group assumed it was a scam. Watch ‘Exam Paper Came A Night Before’: UGC-NET Leak Trail, Whistleblower Tells His Story | Watch”We thought it was a cheating racket trying to dupe candidates,” Dhankhar said. “But then we realised this could be an opportunity to expose them.”The alleged operators kept in touch with his associate, insisting they could arrange papers for various exams. Dhankhar says he now has phone numbers, names and financial details tied to these individuals.The first paper the group handed over turned out to be fake. “Not a single question matched. We thought it was just a gang extorting money from students,” Dhankhar recalled. But the network didn’t disappear, instead, it doubled down, claiming it had access to the real paper through a longer chain of contacts, and set up another round of “preparation” sessions for candidates.That’s where things escalated. The most serious allegation concerns the Sociology paper held on June 30. During a late-night session, Dhankhar says his associate spotted a pen drive with what looked like exam material on it.”The Sociology PDF was open on their laptop. Taking advantage of a brief opportunity, my associate forwarded the file and immediately deleted the trace. They never realised the paper had reached us,” he said.Candidates who sat the exam the next day told him the questions matched almost exactly what they’d studied the night before. One student, he says, walked out of the hall and told him bluntly: “These were the exact questions. They matched completely.”Dhankhar alleges the operation isn’t confined to Haryana, the same people claimed to have active teams in Rajasthan, Delhi, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. “If they can bring original papers, it shows how extensive the network is,” he said.He’s also frustrated with the response, or lack of one, from authorities. “Every investigating agency has had my contact details for years. Nobody approached me to collect evidence. Instead, there appears to be pressure to ensure this issue does not reach the public,” he alleged.The claims picked up national attention after Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi referenced them in a social media post. So far, neither the National Testing Agency nor law enforcement has confirmed anything publicly, and no official probe has established that the paper was actually leaked.For now, the allegations remain just that, allegations. But they’ve put exam security, and the durability of paper-leak networks in India, back in the spotlight.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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The latest allegations come at a time when the NEET-UG paper leak had triggered a major political storm and forced govt to promise stricter safeguards in high-stakes exams New Delhi: An organised examination racket is operating across several states, according to Haryana-based advocate and student leader Deepak Dhankhar, who claims the UGC-NET Sociology question paper…

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Pitbull sets Guinness World Record for ‘most bald caps’ by more than 22,000 fans at London concert

Pitbull sets Guinness World Record for ‘most bald caps’ by more than 22,000 fans at London concert

Pitbill sets a Guinness World Record. (Image credits: Instagram) Pitbull, fondly dubbed ‘Mr. Worldwide,’ has officially set a Guinness World Record during his headline at the BST Hyde Park festival in London. Despite a staggering heatwave, 22,141 fans wore a bald cap, white shirt, black tie, and aviator glasses as a homage to the iconic…

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Quote of the day by Claude Monet: “I would like to paint the way a bird sings.”

Quote of the day by Claude Monet: “I would like to paint the way a bird sings.”

Creating art offers a soothing experience, relaxing the mind and refreshing the mood. Claude Monet believed painting should flow freely, like a bird singing its song. True artistic expression stems from inner feeling and instinct, not rigid rules. Skill should serve creativity, allowing the work to feel alive and natural. This perspective encourages a slower,…

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