‘Eliminated totalling error’: Education Ministry defends On-Screen Marking amid Class 12 result row

‘Eliminated totalling error’: Education Ministry defends On-Screen Marking amid Class 12 result row

Ministry of education on Sunday said the digital marking process was not new for the CBSE, amid students expressing concern over error in checking of answers of Class 12 this year. In a press conference, Sanjay Kumar, secretary, department of school education and literacy said, “Some students feel that they should have received higher marks…

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‘Why are you silent?’ Priyanka Gandhi urges voters to kick out NDA; backs Rahul on ‘H-files’ vote-chori claim

‘Why are you silent?’ Priyanka Gandhi urges voters to kick out NDA; backs Rahul on ‘H-files’ vote-chori claim

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Updated: May 13, 2026, 11:34 IST

Updated: May 13, 2026, 11:34 IST

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Updated: Dec 20, 2025, 20:58 IST

Updated: Dec 20, 2025, 20:58 IST

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Mar‑a‑Lago gunman Austin Tucker Martin was a painter, obsessed with drawing scenes from local golf courses

Mar‑a‑Lago gunman Austin Tucker Martin was a painter, obsessed with drawing scenes from local golf courses

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Unhappy with Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta buying AI startup Manus, Chinese government to startups: Reject funding from American origin companies, unless …

Unhappy with Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta buying AI startup Manus, Chinese government to startups: Reject funding from American origin companies, unless …

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Uae Nafis Programme: UAE expands Nafis benefits till 2040 with monthly salary support and unlimited child allowance | World News

Uae Nafis Programme: UAE expands Nafis benefits till 2040 with monthly salary support and unlimited child allowance | World News

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India’s Navy has boosted its submarine warfare and surveillance with the commissioning of its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335, at Goa. This move strengthens maritime security amid a complex regional environment. The induction enhances the Navy’s operational reach and deterrence, aligning with India’s strategic goals for a secure maritime future. Indian Navy commissioned its second MH 60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (Ospreys) at INS Hansa, in Vasco on Wednesday. NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned its second squadron of MH-60R (Romeo) multi-role helicopters, INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’, at Goa’s INS Hansa naval air base, marking a key step in strengthening India’s submarine warfare and maritime surveillance capabilities on the western seaboard.The squadron was commissioned in the presence of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, with the induction ceremony marked by a traditional water cannon salute. The event concluded with a march past of the newly inducted helicopters, often described as the Navy’s “flying destroyers”. India Strengthens Maritime Dominance As Second MH-60R Squadron Joins Indian Navy At INS Hansa Addressing the gathering, Admiral Tripathi shed light on the changing nature of threats in India’s maritime neighbourhood. “The maritime environment around us, today, is more complex and contested than ever before. Shifting geopolitics, fast-moving technologies, and an expanding spectrum of threats – from grey-zone activities to supply chain disruptions at sea – are shaping this new reality,” he said.He said the Navy’s modernisation drive is closely linked to India’s broader strategic goals. It is within this challenging and dynamic strategic context that India is undertaking its maritime voyage towards becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047, he added. Indian Navy’s second MH-60R squadron INAS 335 at INS Hansa “Strengthening maritime security and deterrence, therefore, are fundamental to safeguarding our sea lines of communications, and growing national maritime interests,” the Navy chief said.Highlighting the operational significance of the induction, Admiral Tripathi said the deployment of the MH-60R helicopters on the western coast as the first operational squadron marked a major milestone for naval aviation. “The induction of the versatile, multi-role MH60R helicopter on the Western Seaboard, as the first operational squadron, marks an important milestone for our Navy,” he said.The Navy chief also drew attention to the historical resonance of the occasion. “The commissioning today also comes at a moment of great significance – 2025 marked 75 years since the Government of India approved the formation of a Fleet Air Arm, a decision that gave wings to Naval Aviation, thereby transforming our Navy into a potent multi-dimensional force, and giving us a decisive edge at sea,” he said.He noted that the date also coincided with a key chapter in India’s military history. “It is a matter of even greater significance that, precisely 64 years ago, on the night of 17/18 Dec 1961, Operation Vijay commenced, wherein ships of the Indian Navy sailed into Goa, to liberate it from the Portuguese,” Admiral Tripathi said.Recalling the role of naval aviation during that operation, he added, “There too, Naval Aviation played a part, with the erstwhile Vikrant and its integral air wing stationed just beyond the horizon, securing the approaches to Goa.”Why does it matter?The Navy chief outlined how the MH-60R induction fits into a broader push to enhance maritime domain awareness and strike capability. He said the Navy is moving ahead with the acquisition of 15 MQ-9B Sea Guardian remotely piloted aircraft, which will bolster persistent surveillance across India’s maritime areas of interest.“In addition to building its shore-based aviation capabilities, the Indian Navy has maintained an unwavering focus on the enhancement of the integral shipborne aviation capabilities – both fixed and rotary wing,” he said.Admiral Tripathi said recent procurements were aimed at building a balanced and future-ready force. “It is in this context that the recent signing of the contract for 26 Rafale-M carrier-borne aircraft assumes particular significance, strengthening our long-range maritime strike and land-attack capabilities, as well as Fleet Air Defence,” he said.He added that rotary-wing platforms play a critical supporting role at sea. “Complementing the deck-based fighters, rotary-wing platforms, that include the shipborne Uncrewed Aviation Systems, extend the Fleet’s ability to undertake persistent surface and air surveillance, standoff anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, logistics support, and search-and-rescue at sea,” he said.With the commissioning of INAS 335, the Navy’s operational footprint in the Arabian Sea is set to deepen, reinforcing India’s maritime deterrence posture at a time of intensifying strategic competition in the region.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. 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India’s Navy has boosted its submarine warfare and surveillance with the commissioning of its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335, at Goa. This move strengthens maritime security amid a complex regional environment. The induction enhances the Navy’s operational reach and deterrence, aligning with India’s strategic goals for a secure maritime future. Indian Navy commissioned its second MH 60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (Ospreys) at INS Hansa, in Vasco on Wednesday. NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned its second squadron of MH-60R (Romeo) multi-role helicopters, INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’, at Goa’s INS Hansa naval air base, marking a key step in strengthening India’s submarine warfare and maritime surveillance capabilities on the western seaboard.The squadron was commissioned in the presence of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, with the induction ceremony marked by a traditional water cannon salute. The event concluded with a march past of the newly inducted helicopters, often described as the Navy’s “flying destroyers”. India Strengthens Maritime Dominance As Second MH-60R Squadron Joins Indian Navy At INS Hansa Addressing the gathering, Admiral Tripathi shed light on the changing nature of threats in India’s maritime neighbourhood. “The maritime environment around us, today, is more complex and contested than ever before. Shifting geopolitics, fast-moving technologies, and an expanding spectrum of threats – from grey-zone activities to supply chain disruptions at sea – are shaping this new reality,” he said.He said the Navy’s modernisation drive is closely linked to India’s broader strategic goals. It is within this challenging and dynamic strategic context that India is undertaking its maritime voyage towards becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047, he added. Indian Navy’s second MH-60R squadron INAS 335 at INS Hansa “Strengthening maritime security and deterrence, therefore, are fundamental to safeguarding our sea lines of communications, and growing national maritime interests,” the Navy chief said.Highlighting the operational significance of the induction, Admiral Tripathi said the deployment of the MH-60R helicopters on the western coast as the first operational squadron marked a major milestone for naval aviation. “The induction of the versatile, multi-role MH60R helicopter on the Western Seaboard, as the first operational squadron, marks an important milestone for our Navy,” he said.The Navy chief also drew attention to the historical resonance of the occasion. “The commissioning today also comes at a moment of great significance – 2025 marked 75 years since the Government of India approved the formation of a Fleet Air Arm, a decision that gave wings to Naval Aviation, thereby transforming our Navy into a potent multi-dimensional force, and giving us a decisive edge at sea,” he said.He noted that the date also coincided with a key chapter in India’s military history. “It is a matter of even greater significance that, precisely 64 years ago, on the night of 17/18 Dec 1961, Operation Vijay commenced, wherein ships of the Indian Navy sailed into Goa, to liberate it from the Portuguese,” Admiral Tripathi said.Recalling the role of naval aviation during that operation, he added, “There too, Naval Aviation played a part, with the erstwhile Vikrant and its integral air wing stationed just beyond the horizon, securing the approaches to Goa.”Why does it matter?The Navy chief outlined how the MH-60R induction fits into a broader push to enhance maritime domain awareness and strike capability. He said the Navy is moving ahead with the acquisition of 15 MQ-9B Sea Guardian remotely piloted aircraft, which will bolster persistent surveillance across India’s maritime areas of interest.“In addition to building its shore-based aviation capabilities, the Indian Navy has maintained an unwavering focus on the enhancement of the integral shipborne aviation capabilities – both fixed and rotary wing,” he said.Admiral Tripathi said recent procurements were aimed at building a balanced and future-ready force. “It is in this context that the recent signing of the contract for 26 Rafale-M carrier-borne aircraft assumes particular significance, strengthening our long-range maritime strike and land-attack capabilities, as well as Fleet Air Defence,” he said.He added that rotary-wing platforms play a critical supporting role at sea. “Complementing the deck-based fighters, rotary-wing platforms, that include the shipborne Uncrewed Aviation Systems, extend the Fleet’s ability to undertake persistent surface and air surveillance, standoff anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, logistics support, and search-and-rescue at sea,” he said.With the commissioning of INAS 335, the Navy’s operational footprint in the Arabian Sea is set to deepen, reinforcing India’s maritime deterrence posture at a time of intensifying strategic competition in the region.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. 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Indian Navy commissioned its second MH 60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (Ospreys) at INS Hansa, in Vasco on Wednesday. NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned its second squadron of MH-60R (Romeo) multi-role helicopters, INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’, at Goa’s INS Hansa naval air base, marking a key step in strengthening India’s submarine warfare and…

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India’s private universities under SC scanner: Centre, states and UGC asked to reveal how they are run

India’s private universities under SC scanner: Centre, states and UGC asked to reveal how they are run

SC orders audit of India’s private and deemed universities The Supreme Court has unexpectedly widened a student’s grievance into a nationwide scrutiny of how private, non-government and deemed-to-be universities across India are founded, financed and governed. According to a Live Law report, the order directs the Centre, every state and Union Territory, and the University…

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Why are fewer Indian students heading overseas as study abroad numbers decline for three straight years

Why are fewer Indian students heading overseas as study abroad numbers decline for three straight years

Study abroad choices for Indian students For more than a decade, the steady stream of Indian students boarding flights to foreign universities symbolised the country’s rising aspirations. From engineering and management to emerging fields like artificial intelligence and public policy, overseas degrees were seen as gateways to global careers and social mobility.Now, fresh data placed…

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Karnataka suspends online sale of Mysore silk saris as orders surge

Karnataka suspends online sale of Mysore silk saris as orders surge

BENGALURU: Karnataka govt has suspended online sales of Mysore silk saris after surging orders outstripped supply of the GI-tagged weave made with pure mulberry silk, gold zari and silver threads. State-owned Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation will prioritise limited stocks for buyers visiting its exclusive outlets.Sericulture minister K Venkatesh made the announcement in the assembly on…

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‘Drishyam 3’ box office collections day 21: Mohanlal film nears end of third week strongly; Collects Rs 236.59 Cr worldwide

‘Drishyam 3’ box office collections day 21: Mohanlal film nears end of third week strongly; Collects Rs 236.59 Cr worldwide

Mohanlal-starrer ‘Drishyam 3’ continued its theatrical run with stable numbers despite witnessing a slight decline in collections on its 21st day. The suspense thriller has remained one of the strongest Malayalam performers of the year.According to Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 37 lakhs net in India on Day 21. The collection came from 705 shows…

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‘I would never insult my friends’: Selena Gomez responds to Taylor Swift speculation after viral NBA post

‘I would never insult my friends’: Selena Gomez responds to Taylor Swift speculation after viral NBA post

Singer and actress Selena Gomez has spoken out after social media users speculated that a recent post was directed at her longtime friend Taylor Swift.The discussion began after Gomez shared a reaction to a recent NBA game. Some fans interpreted part of her message as a subtle jab at Taylor Swift leading to widespread debate…

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Coal policy reform: Cabinet okays CoalSETU window for auction-based linkages; new route to allow industrial use and export

Coal policy reform: Cabinet okays CoalSETU window for auction-based linkages; new route to allow industrial use and export

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Friday approved a new policy framework called the CoalSETU window, creating an additional auction route for long-term coal linkages for any industrial use and exports, according to an official release.The decision modifies the existing Non-Regulated Sector (NRS) Linkage Auction Policy of 2016, which restricts linkages to specified end-use…

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