July 30, 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding prep begins at Madison Square Garden; couple’s invitation, security, menu, security and other details revealed – PICS

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding prep begins at Madison Square Garden; couple’s invitation, security, menu, security and other details revealed – PICS

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American royalty, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly gearing up for their star-studded wedding this weekend. The couple, who have had fans and the media on wedding watch since announcing their engagement last week, have reportedly implemented extensive security measures to ensure their big day stays a private affair. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce…

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NEW DELHI: As concern grows over student stress, suicides in coaching hubs, dummy schools and safety lapses at private institutes, the Centre is weighing the possibility of both a national law to regulate the coaching sector and redesigning entrance exams to make private coaching less decisive in JEE, NEET-UG and CUET-UG. The reason: a nine-member committee set up by the education ministry has concluded that dependence on coaching cannot be tackled only by inspecting institutes or penalising misleading advertisements. The problem, it found, is rooted as much in the design of entrance tests, weak confidence in board marks, dummy schooling and earlyage exam preparation as in the commercial practices of coaching centres. The proposals are part of a report being finalised by the committee, set up in June 2025 under higher education secretary Vineet Joshi to examine students’ dependence on coaching, spread of “dummy schools” and fairness of high-stakes entrance tests, said a source. The final report is likely to be submitted to the govt in a couple of weeks with far-reaching recommendations. The draft’s approach is to regulate the industry and reduce its indispensability.It plans to achieve that through stronger schools, credible boards, entrance tests aligned more closely with classroom learning, and greater transparency in coaching claims. TOI learnt that based on the draft report, the committee recommended that the govt examine “a comprehensive regulatory framework for coaching centres — including consideration of legislative measures”. Citing “the scale and systemic role of the coaching sector”, it calls for “uniform standards on transparency, accountability and student protection”. One of its sharpest proposals is to “mandate transparency — full disclosure of faculty qualifications and verified enrolment-versussuccess data, and curbs on misleading advertising”. According to an official, “The idea is to hit the topperclaim model in which institutes advertise ranks and selections without stating whether candidates were long-term classroom students, test-series users, scholarship students or only associated after results.” The draft also recommends that the govt “examine limits on daily coaching hours for school-going students”, noting that “a two-tothree-hour cap was specifically proposed.” It suggests examining whether intensive coaching should be confined to the post-class XII stage, seeking “jurisdictional clarity between schools and coaching”, and using “real-time biometric attendance to address dummy schooling,” along with student-wellbeing safeguards.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAre We Learning Nothing From Deadly Fire Accidents Across India? 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NEW DELHI: As concern grows over student stress, suicides in coaching hubs, dummy schools and safety lapses at private institutes, the Centre is weighing the possibility of both a national law to regulate the coaching sector and redesigning entrance exams to make private coaching less decisive in JEE, NEET-UG and CUET-UG. The reason: a nine-member committee set up by the education ministry has concluded that dependence on coaching cannot be tackled only by inspecting institutes or penalising misleading advertisements. The problem, it found, is rooted as much in the design of entrance tests, weak confidence in board marks, dummy schooling and earlyage exam preparation as in the commercial practices of coaching centres. The proposals are part of a report being finalised by the committee, set up in June 2025 under higher education secretary Vineet Joshi to examine students’ dependence on coaching, spread of “dummy schools” and fairness of high-stakes entrance tests, said a source. The final report is likely to be submitted to the govt in a couple of weeks with far-reaching recommendations. The draft’s approach is to regulate the industry and reduce its indispensability.It plans to achieve that through stronger schools, credible boards, entrance tests aligned more closely with classroom learning, and greater transparency in coaching claims. TOI learnt that based on the draft report, the committee recommended that the govt examine “a comprehensive regulatory framework for coaching centres — including consideration of legislative measures”. Citing “the scale and systemic role of the coaching sector”, it calls for “uniform standards on transparency, accountability and student protection”. One of its sharpest proposals is to “mandate transparency — full disclosure of faculty qualifications and verified enrolment-versussuccess data, and curbs on misleading advertising”. According to an official, “The idea is to hit the topperclaim model in which institutes advertise ranks and selections without stating whether candidates were long-term classroom students, test-series users, scholarship students or only associated after results.” The draft also recommends that the govt “examine limits on daily coaching hours for school-going students”, noting that “a two-tothree-hour cap was specifically proposed.” It suggests examining whether intensive coaching should be confined to the post-class XII stage, seeking “jurisdictional clarity between schools and coaching”, and using “real-time biometric attendance to address dummy schooling,” along with student-wellbeing safeguards.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAre We Learning Nothing From Deadly Fire Accidents Across India? 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NEW DELHI: As concern grows over student stress, suicides in coaching hubs, dummy schools and safety lapses at private institutes, the Centre is weighing the possibility of both a national law to regulate the coaching sector and redesigning entrance exams to make private coaching less decisive in JEE, NEET-UG and CUET-UG. The reason: a nine-member…

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Persistent CEO backs protocols amid Nagarro stock rally scrutiny

Persistent CEO backs protocols amid Nagarro stock rally scrutiny

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Persistent CEO backs protocols amid Nagarro stock rally scrutiny BENGALURU: Responding to concerns over unusual trading activity in Munich-based IT firm Nagarro’s shares ahead of the deal announcement, Persistent Systems CEO Sandeep Kalra said the company followed “a very strict protocol” and tightly controlled access to the transaction. His comments came after Nagarro chief executive…

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NFL Trade Rumor: Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans become top landing spots for 0M San Francisco 49ers’ star | NFL News

NFL Trade Rumor: Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans become top landing spots for $120M San Francisco 49ers’ star | NFL News

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Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans become top landing spots for $120M San Francisco 49ers’ star.(Image via X) The San Francisco 49ers’ star player Brandon Aiyuk has found himself in a mess as the team voided his $27 million in contract guarantees and placed him on the reserve list. While the Washington Commanders have been…

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As new RS MPs take oath, nos. tilt further towards NDA NEW DELHI: With newly elected Rajya Sabha members taking oath on Monday, the numbers in the House have become more favourable towards BJP-led NDA, and it now has a real chance of pulling off a two-thirds majority in the House in case govt makes a fresh push for passage of its ambitious Constitution amendment bill to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha and roll out onethird quota for women from the next general election, reports Kumar Rakesh. NDA now has 141 MPs in the 242-member RS and can count on the support of 10 nominated and Independent MPs, taking its assured tally to 151, well above the simple majority but still 11 short of atwo-thirds majority.Two regional parties not aligned to either NDA or opposition INDIA bloc — BJD (5) and YSR (4) — have often backed govt’s key legislative agenda in the past. Their support will take NDA’s tally to 160 in the Rajya Sabha. Whenever bypolls to fill three vacancies from West Bengal are held, BJP is all but certain to grab them due to its dominant numbers in the assembly. This will take NDA’s strength to 163 in the full RS of 245 MPs, in which the two-thirds mark will be 164. With TMC rebels claiming that more RS members of the party may resign, NDA will be more than hopeful of reaching the magic figure. Govt faces a bigger challenge in the Lok Sabha, even though the rebellion in two opposition parties, including Trinamool Congress, which had the fourth largest contingent of 28 MPs, coupled with DMK’s break-up with Congress, has boosted NDA’s hopes. If Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla recognises the merger of 20 rebel TMC MPs with Nationalist Citizens Party of India and of 6 rebel Sena UBT members with Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, NDA’s tally will receive a big boost, though it will still fall well short of the required 360 in the 540-member Lok Sabha, which has three vacancies.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAre We Learning Nothing From Deadly Fire Accidents Across India? Experts Sound AlarmSarla Bhat Murder Case: SIA Files 737-Page Chargesheet, Yasin Malik Named Main AccusedWhat West Bengal’s New Public Safety and Anti-Goonda Bill Means and Why It Is ControversialSonam Wangchuk Begins Indefinite Fast, Urges Nation To Join Education Reform MovementBengal BJP Govt Rolls Back OBC Quota Hike, Scraps 113 Groups Added Under TMCPM Modi To Skip Khamenei Funeral; Bihar Governor, MoS External Affairs To Represent India: Report’In 3 Or 6 Months’: Stalin Predicts Early Polls, Says Vijay-led TVK Govt May Not Last Full TermExplained: Why The Akal Takht Has Summoned 87 Sikh Legislators Over Punjab’s Anti-Sacrilege LawIndia’s First Integrated Battle Groups Explained: A New Era of Border Readiness32 Years After the Pact, Rajasthan Finally Set to Get Yamuna Water from Haryana123PhotostoriesTop 10 countries with the best cuisines in the world5 towns in America where it feels like time stopped 100 years agoThese 5 Zodiac Signs Can Read You in SecondsBTS’ V proves red is the new power colour for Celine at Paris Fashion Week 2026Mothers often put their heart health last: Doctors explain why that’s a mistakeThe hidden impact of “ghost fat”: Understanding body image after major weight lossPsychology says people who don’t have many close friends may be more selective in love, and that’s not always a bad thing10 timeless baby girl names inspired by courageous women warriors in history4 secrets the happiest couples you meet are hiding from youVande Bharat routes under ₹1,500: From Goa to Kerala, these budget trips are worth every rupee123Hot PicksIreland CoachKerala HSCAP third allotment listGermany VS ParaguayFIFA world cup 2026Ketan Agarwal murder caseMumbai monsoonFIFA World Cup Round of ScheduleUS Strike on IranVaibhav SooryavanshiTop TrendingRam Mandir Donation TheftSimone BilesNoida fireFIFA World Cup 2026CBSE Three language GuidelinesBengaluru TechieAnukalp MishraSergei IvanovMK StalinMumbai Local Train News

As new RS MPs take oath, nos. tilt further towards NDA NEW DELHI: With newly elected Rajya Sabha members taking oath on Monday, the numbers in the House have become more favourable towards BJP-led NDA, and it now has a real chance of pulling off a two-thirds majority in the House in case govt makes a fresh push for passage of its ambitious Constitution amendment bill to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha and roll out onethird quota for women from the next general election, reports Kumar Rakesh. NDA now has 141 MPs in the 242-member RS and can count on the support of 10 nominated and Independent MPs, taking its assured tally to 151, well above the simple majority but still 11 short of atwo-thirds majority.Two regional parties not aligned to either NDA or opposition INDIA bloc — BJD (5) and YSR (4) — have often backed govt’s key legislative agenda in the past. Their support will take NDA’s tally to 160 in the Rajya Sabha. Whenever bypolls to fill three vacancies from West Bengal are held, BJP is all but certain to grab them due to its dominant numbers in the assembly. This will take NDA’s strength to 163 in the full RS of 245 MPs, in which the two-thirds mark will be 164. With TMC rebels claiming that more RS members of the party may resign, NDA will be more than hopeful of reaching the magic figure. Govt faces a bigger challenge in the Lok Sabha, even though the rebellion in two opposition parties, including Trinamool Congress, which had the fourth largest contingent of 28 MPs, coupled with DMK’s break-up with Congress, has boosted NDA’s hopes. If Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla recognises the merger of 20 rebel TMC MPs with Nationalist Citizens Party of India and of 6 rebel Sena UBT members with Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, NDA’s tally will receive a big boost, though it will still fall well short of the required 360 in the 540-member Lok Sabha, which has three vacancies.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAre We Learning Nothing From Deadly Fire Accidents Across India? Experts Sound AlarmSarla Bhat Murder Case: SIA Files 737-Page Chargesheet, Yasin Malik Named Main AccusedWhat West Bengal’s New Public Safety and Anti-Goonda Bill Means and Why It Is ControversialSonam Wangchuk Begins Indefinite Fast, Urges Nation To Join Education Reform MovementBengal BJP Govt Rolls Back OBC Quota Hike, Scraps 113 Groups Added Under TMCPM Modi To Skip Khamenei Funeral; Bihar Governor, MoS External Affairs To Represent India: Report’In 3 Or 6 Months’: Stalin Predicts Early Polls, Says Vijay-led TVK Govt May Not Last Full TermExplained: Why The Akal Takht Has Summoned 87 Sikh Legislators Over Punjab’s Anti-Sacrilege LawIndia’s First Integrated Battle Groups Explained: A New Era of Border Readiness32 Years After the Pact, Rajasthan Finally Set to Get Yamuna Water from Haryana123PhotostoriesTop 10 countries with the best cuisines in the world5 towns in America where it feels like time stopped 100 years agoThese 5 Zodiac Signs Can Read You in SecondsBTS’ V proves red is the new power colour for Celine at Paris Fashion Week 2026Mothers often put their heart health last: Doctors explain why that’s a mistakeThe hidden impact of “ghost fat”: Understanding body image after major weight lossPsychology says people who don’t have many close friends may be more selective in love, and that’s not always a bad thing10 timeless baby girl names inspired by courageous women warriors in history4 secrets the happiest couples you meet are hiding from youVande Bharat routes under ₹1,500: From Goa to Kerala, these budget trips are worth every rupee123Hot PicksIreland CoachKerala HSCAP third allotment listGermany VS ParaguayFIFA world cup 2026Ketan Agarwal murder caseMumbai monsoonFIFA World Cup Round of ScheduleUS Strike on IranVaibhav SooryavanshiTop TrendingRam Mandir Donation TheftSimone BilesNoida fireFIFA World Cup 2026CBSE Three language GuidelinesBengaluru TechieAnukalp MishraSergei IvanovMK StalinMumbai Local Train News

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As new RS MPs take oath, nos. tilt further towards NDA NEW DELHI: With newly elected Rajya Sabha members taking oath on Monday, the numbers in the House have become more favourable towards BJP-led NDA, and it now has a real chance of pulling off a two-thirds majority in the House in case govt makes…

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Metro premium: Bigger cities, higher pay

Metro premium: Bigger cities, higher pay

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NEW DELHI: People in India’s 46 million-plus cities are earning significantly more than their counterparts in other urban areas, a new report released by NSO showed Monday. In 2025, a self-employed worker in Delhi, Bengaluru, Patna, Ahmedabad, Surat and Mumbai, among others, earned an average Rs 30,858 a month — 34% higher than their counterparts…

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Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal enjoy family dinner with Shatrughan Sinha, Poonam Sinha and Iqbal Ratansi | Hindi Movie News

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal enjoy family dinner with Shatrughan Sinha, Poonam Sinha and Iqbal Ratansi | Hindi Movie News

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Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal enjoy family dinner with Shatrughan Sinha, Poonam Sinha and Iqbal Ratansi (Image credits: Yogen Shah) Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal were recently spotted enjoying a family dinner in Mumbai, accompanied by Sonakshi’s parents, veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha, along with Zaheer’s father, Iqbal Ratansi. The family’s warm outing…

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‘Reforms have made data more credible’, says PK Mishra

‘Reforms have made data more credible’, says PK Mishra

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NEW DELHI: Reforms undertaken by India’s official statistical machinery in recent years have led to updating of macroeconomic indicators, improved data dissemination, introduction of new and user demand-based surveys, laying the foundation for a more robust, credible and future ready statistical system, principal secretary to PM PK Mishra said Monday. Addressing an event on Statistics…

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NHL Trade Rumor: Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers emerge as top landing spots for M Winnipeg Jets’ star

NHL Trade Rumor: Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers emerge as top landing spots for $59M Winnipeg Jets’ star

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NHL Trade Rumor: Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers emerge as top landing spots for $59M Winnipeg Jets’ star.(Image via X) The Winnipeg Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has found his name among trade rumors even though he has five seasons remaining with the team. While the Winnipeg Jets continue to explore different options for the…

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IShowSpeed’s Portugal celebration took an unexpected turn after Miami police stopped him over risky sunroof stunt

IShowSpeed’s Portugal celebration took an unexpected turn after Miami police stopped him over risky sunroof stunt

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IShowSpeed (Image Via Getty) IShowSpeed had an unexpected end to his night in Miami after Portugal’s FIFA World Cup draw against Colombia. The popular streamer was pulled over by police after he was seen standing through the sunroof of a moving vehicle while celebrating after the match. A clip shared by Dexerto showed Speed in…

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MSMEs’ micro segments begin seeing stress

MSMEs’ micro segments begin seeing stress

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MUMBAI: :Stress is emerging in the micro-borrower segment of the MSME industry, particularly for loans with ticket sizes below Rs 2 crore, even as larger enterprises remain relatively resilient amid geopolitical headwinds, tighter working capital conditions, and global supply chain pressures. The divergence in asset quality across MSME segments has widened, with micro borrowers showing…

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Who is Jay Cartwright? Kick streamer goes viral after abruptly ending nightclub livestream over age revelation

Who is Jay Cartwright? Kick streamer goes viral after abruptly ending nightclub livestream over age revelation

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Jay Cartwright (Image Via X/mortisgaze) A short clip from Kick streamer Jay Cartwright’s livestream has become one of the most talked-about videos on X. The clip, shared by X user @MortisGaze on June 27, appears to show the 24-year-old American streamer in a nightclub kissing a girl before asking her age. After she replies, “I’m…

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Cancer Horoscope Today, June 30, 2026: The Moon helps retention, while Mercury gives neat expression

Cancer Horoscope Today, June 30, 2026: The Moon helps retention, while Mercury gives neat expression

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You’re feeling good this day, which can make people comment, “You seem fresh.” The Moon Your ruler is a great supporter of enthusiasm, while Jupiter boosts confidence. This means that work runs more smoothly and conversations are more relaxed and routine tasks like responding to messages or completing pending chores feel less gruelling.There is joy…

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