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SRH opener Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo) Sunrisers Hyderabad’s explosive opener Abhishek Sharma is on the brink of a major milestone as SRH prepare to face Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL 2026. The left-hander needs just 59 runs to join an elite list of batters who have scored 2000 or more…

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Panacea on the Pitch? Cricket has the potential to tackle the sense of alienation that Kashmiris feel and bind them and other Indians closer together Jammu and Kashmir have become India’s cricketing champs by thrashing favourites Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy finals. This is a fantastic, heart-warming Cinderella tale in a small state long viewed as a no-hoper in cricket. Experts say nobody watches Ranji Trophy cricket because it is not exciting and lacks top stars. But I followed the Ranji semi-final and the final avidly and, by the end, was cheering myself hoarse for J&K. There must have been many more viewers like me. Before this season, J&K had played 334 Ranji Trophy matches over 67 years and won only 45 of them. It took 44 years to win its first match, against the Services in 1982-83. But this year, it steadily eliminated one tough opponent after another—Rajasthan, Hyderabad, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and finally seven-time champions Karnataka.Israel attacks IranIsrael Attack Iran Live Updates: Missiles strike US navy headquarters in Bahrain; explosions heard in Abu Dhabi, DohaUS, Israel attack Iran: AI Tel Aviv flight returning to IndiaIran attacks US military bases across Middle East in operation ‘Truthful Promise 4′ Devajit Saikia exclusive: BCCI secretary on J&K Ranji win and future of Aquib Nabi Karnataka had five Test players—KL Rahul, Mayank Agrawal, Devdutt Padikkal, Karun Nair, and Prasidh Krishna. J&K had none. A year ago, you would have been hard-pressed to name a single member of its team. Yet it won in commanding style.This is more than a cricketing story. Out of the blue, it provides a non-political avenue to help alienated Kashmiris feel part of the Indian mainstream. They suddenly find themselves kings of Ranji cricket, admired and applauded across India in a manner no one could have imagined a year ago. May Kashmiri youngsters once seduced by terrorism trade Kalashnikovs for cricket bats!Kashmir’s notorious cricket audiences have been known to cheer for Pakistan against India. This has drawn accusations of anti-nationalism and taunts asking them to leave India and go to Pakistan.Kashmiris say this is a grave misunderstanding of their sentiments. My former Economic Times colleague Najeeb Mubarki says that cricketing crowds in the state have no particular love for Pakistan, but they want to express their alienation from India and outrage at violations of human rights in the state. And so, said Najeeb, Kashmir’s cricketing crowds will cheer for any opponent of India — be it Pakistan, or anyone else.In the current World Cup T-20 super-eights, South Africa thrashed India last week. News reports from Srinagar spoke of Kashmiris cheering for South Africa while watching the match on TV. With draconian laws now in place against anything that can be interpreted as anti-national, youngsters are cautious today about celebrations in public. But laws cannot transform what they feel or whom they cheer for.Can the mere winning of a cricket trophy change hearts and minds? No, that is a stretch. But all conventional means of ending Kashmiri alienation — govt jobs, subsidies for industries, encouraging tourism — have not achieved much. Cricket has promise because Kashmir, like the rest of India, is cricket crazy. Team sports are an excellent way to bind together people from different communities. Football is the biggest spectator sport globally, and Manchester United has millions of fans even in China and Africa. Cricket is not too far behind.Once you play for a cricket team, all your teammates become vital partners, regardless of religion or region. This is true, at least in part, for cricketing audiences too, which in India means almost everyone. Once, cheering against India was a Kashmiri way of expressing alienation. But now that J&K is Ranji champion, cricket has the potential to tackle that alienation and bind Kashmiris and other Indians closer together. The state is now central to Indian cricket, not an outlier. Its Ranji victory was a team effort of six Hindus and five Muslims. It scored a mammoth 584 runs in its first innings, with Shubham Pundir (ever heard of him?) scoring a century and five others scoring half-centuries. But the J&K star was unquestionably fast bowler Auqib Nabi, nicknamed the ‘Baramulla Express’. At the age of 29, he is a late developer. But his bowling in the last two Ranji seasons has been so phenomenal that it seems a crime that he is not in the Indian Test team.Nabi took 44 wickets last season and 60 this season, the most by any bowler. Despite having catches dropped he snagged 5 for 54 in Karnataka’s first innings, including the cream of its batting stars. He had earlier spearheaded J&K’s victory in the quarter final against MP (12 wickets for 110 runs) and semi-final against Bengal (9 wickets for 123 runs). His bowling average this season has been an astonishing 12.7 runs per wicket —anything below 20 is outstanding. Very few bowlers can boast of a hat-trick—three wickets in three successive balls. But in the Duleep Trophy six months ago, Nabi (playing for North Zone) got four wickets in four successive balls, a feat so extraordinary that cricket has yet to invent a word for it. Hurrah for Kashmir! Hurrah for India! 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Panacea on the Pitch? Cricket has the potential to tackle the sense of alienation that Kashmiris feel and bind them and other Indians closer together Jammu and Kashmir have become India’s cricketing champs by thrashing favourites Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy finals. This is a fantastic, heart-warming Cinderella tale in a small state long viewed as a no-hoper in cricket. Experts say nobody watches Ranji Trophy cricket because it is not exciting and lacks top stars. But I followed the Ranji semi-final and the final avidly and, by the end, was cheering myself hoarse for J&K. There must have been many more viewers like me. Before this season, J&K had played 334 Ranji Trophy matches over 67 years and won only 45 of them. It took 44 years to win its first match, against the Services in 1982-83. But this year, it steadily eliminated one tough opponent after another—Rajasthan, Hyderabad, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and finally seven-time champions Karnataka.Israel attacks IranIsrael Attack Iran Live Updates: Missiles strike US navy headquarters in Bahrain; explosions heard in Abu Dhabi, DohaUS, Israel attack Iran: AI Tel Aviv flight returning to IndiaIran attacks US military bases across Middle East in operation ‘Truthful Promise 4′ Devajit Saikia exclusive: BCCI secretary on J&K Ranji win and future of Aquib Nabi Karnataka had five Test players—KL Rahul, Mayank Agrawal, Devdutt Padikkal, Karun Nair, and Prasidh Krishna. J&K had none. A year ago, you would have been hard-pressed to name a single member of its team. Yet it won in commanding style.This is more than a cricketing story. Out of the blue, it provides a non-political avenue to help alienated Kashmiris feel part of the Indian mainstream. They suddenly find themselves kings of Ranji cricket, admired and applauded across India in a manner no one could have imagined a year ago. May Kashmiri youngsters once seduced by terrorism trade Kalashnikovs for cricket bats!Kashmir’s notorious cricket audiences have been known to cheer for Pakistan against India. This has drawn accusations of anti-nationalism and taunts asking them to leave India and go to Pakistan.Kashmiris say this is a grave misunderstanding of their sentiments. My former Economic Times colleague Najeeb Mubarki says that cricketing crowds in the state have no particular love for Pakistan, but they want to express their alienation from India and outrage at violations of human rights in the state. And so, said Najeeb, Kashmir’s cricketing crowds will cheer for any opponent of India — be it Pakistan, or anyone else.In the current World Cup T-20 super-eights, South Africa thrashed India last week. News reports from Srinagar spoke of Kashmiris cheering for South Africa while watching the match on TV. With draconian laws now in place against anything that can be interpreted as anti-national, youngsters are cautious today about celebrations in public. But laws cannot transform what they feel or whom they cheer for.Can the mere winning of a cricket trophy change hearts and minds? No, that is a stretch. But all conventional means of ending Kashmiri alienation — govt jobs, subsidies for industries, encouraging tourism — have not achieved much. Cricket has promise because Kashmir, like the rest of India, is cricket crazy. Team sports are an excellent way to bind together people from different communities. Football is the biggest spectator sport globally, and Manchester United has millions of fans even in China and Africa. Cricket is not too far behind.Once you play for a cricket team, all your teammates become vital partners, regardless of religion or region. This is true, at least in part, for cricketing audiences too, which in India means almost everyone. Once, cheering against India was a Kashmiri way of expressing alienation. But now that J&K is Ranji champion, cricket has the potential to tackle that alienation and bind Kashmiris and other Indians closer together. The state is now central to Indian cricket, not an outlier. Its Ranji victory was a team effort of six Hindus and five Muslims. It scored a mammoth 584 runs in its first innings, with Shubham Pundir (ever heard of him?) scoring a century and five others scoring half-centuries. But the J&K star was unquestionably fast bowler Auqib Nabi, nicknamed the ‘Baramulla Express’. At the age of 29, he is a late developer. But his bowling in the last two Ranji seasons has been so phenomenal that it seems a crime that he is not in the Indian Test team.Nabi took 44 wickets last season and 60 this season, the most by any bowler. Despite having catches dropped he snagged 5 for 54 in Karnataka’s first innings, including the cream of its batting stars. He had earlier spearheaded J&K’s victory in the quarter final against MP (12 wickets for 110 runs) and semi-final against Bengal (9 wickets for 123 runs). His bowling average this season has been an astonishing 12.7 runs per wicket —anything below 20 is outstanding. Very few bowlers can boast of a hat-trick—three wickets in three successive balls. But in the Duleep Trophy six months ago, Nabi (playing for North Zone) got four wickets in four successive balls, a feat so extraordinary that cricket has yet to invent a word for it. Hurrah for Kashmir! Hurrah for India! 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Panacea on the Pitch? Cricket has the potential to tackle the sense of alienation that Kashmiris feel and bind them and other Indians closer together Jammu and Kashmir have become India’s cricketing champs by thrashing favourites Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy finals. This is a fantastic, heart-warming Cinderella tale in a small state long viewed…

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Government to provide free online coaching for competitive examinations: Here’s what to know

Government to provide free online coaching for competitive examinations: Here’s what to know

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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has announced a new initiative to provide free online coaching to aspirants of major competitive examinations across the country, according to the latest press release by the PIB.. MoU signed with Physics Wallah Foundation The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding…

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​India’s Tomahawk​ NEW DELHI: In another big step in missile development, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday conducted a successful flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. All the test objectives were fully met, as per the data captured by various tracking instruments deployed by Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, a defence ministry’s release said.The LRLACM is an indigenously developed missile with all sub-systems developed by various DRDO laboratories and Indian Industry partners. Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bengaluru is the Nodal Laboratory.An advanced, indigenous cruise missile with the range expected to be up to 1,500 km, LRLACM is said to be an upgraded successor to the Nirbhay missile programme and is designed to strike targets at long ranges with pinpoint precision, maneuvering across multiple altitudes and speeds.LRLACM is said to be India’s equivalent of the US’s Tomahawk. Both are subsonic, low-flying and highly precise missiles capable of hitting land targets from hundreds of kilometers away.The launch was witnessed by senior officials from DRDO and user representatives from the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force. Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO team and the industry partners on the successful flight-test of LRLACM.Defence secretary & DRDO chairman Rajesh Kumar Singh monitored all activities during the launch. He congratulated all the team members involved in the successful flight-test.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTwo Pak Military Pilots Die After Pakistan Air Force’s Training Aircraft Goes Down In MardanCrew Used Ice Bottles to Preserve Indian Sailor’s Body Off Oman Coast | WatchCrowd Vs Police In Bihar After Exam Rush Descends Into Chaos At Patliputra Station | WatchNCPI Founder Says He Learnt About 20 TMC MPs’ Merger Through Social Media And NewsCongress Welcomes US-Iran Peace Pact, Accuses PM Modi Of ‘Blind Devotion’ To IsraelTMC Symbol Battle Begins As Rebel MPs Claim They Represent The ‘Real’ Trinamool CongressAshok Gehlot Triggers Row, Says Indira Gandhi Would Have Banned BJP If She Were Alive TodayIndian Army Revamps Dress Regulations, Retires Colonial-Era SymbolsFrom Farmland To Flight Path: Farmers Behind Jewar Airport Take Historic First Commercial FlightExplained: How a Fringe Tripura Party Became Central to the TMC Rebellion and NDA’s Numbers Game123Photostories6 foods desi pehalwans ate before protein supplements became a trend10 types of people that drain your energy and peace of mind without realising it, as per psychologistUK to ban social media for under-16s: 5 countries that are already restricting children’s access onlineWhy your blood sugar may rise in summer even when you’re eating ‘Healthy,’ and the smart swaps that can helpYoga for healthy ageing: Understanding the theme of International Yoga Day 2026Mrunal Thakur’s Bright gota-work Anarkali is stealing the wedding season spotlightNew OTT releases this week (June 15–21): ‘Drishyam 3’, ‘Your Fault: London’ to ‘Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar 2’ and moreAgeing is inevitable, declining isn’t: Doctor shares 5 simple daily yoga habits that can help you stay strong, balanced and independentNot all pain is the same: Understanding the crucial differences between muscle pain and nerve pain8 iconic state trees of India every traveller and nature lover should know about123Hot PicksIndia A vs Sri Lanka A live scoreAP Inter Supplementary ResultsNEET Admit CardMHT CET PCM ResultMahua MoitraBaba Milandas murderNoida airportStock Market LiveGold rate todayTop TrendingKerala HSCAP first allotment result 2026UPSC Prelims ResultNEET UG Paper Leak ScamFIFA World Cup 2026Aldon SmithNoida AirportITR filing FY 2025-26CBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026Shreyanka PatilSpain vs Cabo Match Preview

​India’s Tomahawk​ NEW DELHI: In another big step in missile development, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday conducted a successful flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. All the test objectives were fully met, as per the data captured by various tracking instruments deployed by Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, a defence ministry’s release said.The LRLACM is an indigenously developed missile with all sub-systems developed by various DRDO laboratories and Indian Industry partners. Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bengaluru is the Nodal Laboratory.An advanced, indigenous cruise missile with the range expected to be up to 1,500 km, LRLACM is said to be an upgraded successor to the Nirbhay missile programme and is designed to strike targets at long ranges with pinpoint precision, maneuvering across multiple altitudes and speeds.LRLACM is said to be India’s equivalent of the US’s Tomahawk. Both are subsonic, low-flying and highly precise missiles capable of hitting land targets from hundreds of kilometers away.The launch was witnessed by senior officials from DRDO and user representatives from the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force. Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO team and the industry partners on the successful flight-test of LRLACM.Defence secretary & DRDO chairman Rajesh Kumar Singh monitored all activities during the launch. He congratulated all the team members involved in the successful flight-test.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTwo Pak Military Pilots Die After Pakistan Air Force’s Training Aircraft Goes Down In MardanCrew Used Ice Bottles to Preserve Indian Sailor’s Body Off Oman Coast | WatchCrowd Vs Police In Bihar After Exam Rush Descends Into Chaos At Patliputra Station | WatchNCPI Founder Says He Learnt About 20 TMC MPs’ Merger Through Social Media And NewsCongress Welcomes US-Iran Peace Pact, Accuses PM Modi Of ‘Blind Devotion’ To IsraelTMC Symbol Battle Begins As Rebel MPs Claim They Represent The ‘Real’ Trinamool CongressAshok Gehlot Triggers Row, Says Indira Gandhi Would Have Banned BJP If She Were Alive TodayIndian Army Revamps Dress Regulations, Retires Colonial-Era SymbolsFrom Farmland To Flight Path: Farmers Behind Jewar Airport Take Historic First Commercial FlightExplained: How a Fringe Tripura Party Became Central to the TMC Rebellion and NDA’s Numbers Game123Photostories6 foods desi pehalwans ate before protein supplements became a trend10 types of people that drain your energy and peace of mind without realising it, as per psychologistUK to ban social media for under-16s: 5 countries that are already restricting children’s access onlineWhy your blood sugar may rise in summer even when you’re eating ‘Healthy,’ and the smart swaps that can helpYoga for healthy ageing: Understanding the theme of International Yoga Day 2026Mrunal Thakur’s Bright gota-work Anarkali is stealing the wedding season spotlightNew OTT releases this week (June 15–21): ‘Drishyam 3’, ‘Your Fault: London’ to ‘Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar 2’ and moreAgeing is inevitable, declining isn’t: Doctor shares 5 simple daily yoga habits that can help you stay strong, balanced and independentNot all pain is the same: Understanding the crucial differences between muscle pain and nerve pain8 iconic state trees of India every traveller and nature lover should know about123Hot PicksIndia A vs Sri Lanka A live scoreAP Inter Supplementary ResultsNEET Admit CardMHT CET PCM ResultMahua MoitraBaba Milandas murderNoida airportStock Market LiveGold rate todayTop TrendingKerala HSCAP first allotment result 2026UPSC Prelims ResultNEET UG Paper Leak ScamFIFA World Cup 2026Aldon SmithNoida AirportITR filing FY 2025-26CBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026Shreyanka PatilSpain vs Cabo Match Preview

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NEW DELHI: In another big step in missile development, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday conducted a successful flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. All the test objectives were fully met, as per the data captured by various tracking instruments…

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UP Board result 2026: UPMSP expected to release Class 10, 12 results by this date; check how to download scores

UP Board result 2026: UPMSP expected to release Class 10, 12 results by this date; check how to download scores

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The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) is expected to announce the UP Board Class 10 and Class 12 results 2026 soon. Students who appeared for the exams will be able to check their results online through the official websites which are upmsp.edu.in and upresults.nic.in.Apart from the official websites, students can also access their results…

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File photo NEW DELHI: The EC has introduced a QR code-based verification system to regulate access of persons to counting halls on May 4, the day of poll results. The system will be extended to all future elections to Lok Sabha and state/UT assemblies.As part of counting arrangements on May 4, a three-tier security mechanism has been prescribed for verification of identity at counting centres. At first and second tiers, photo ID cards issued by respective returning officers will be checked manually.At the third and innermost security cordon near a counting hall, entry shall be permitted only after successful verification through QR-code scanning.New QR code-based photo ID cards will be applicable for different categories of persons authorised by the EC to enter counting centres and halls.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosChanakya Today Exit Poll: BJP Sweep In Bengal, DMK Ahead In TN, Assam Favours NDAUS Hands Back 657 Stolen Antiquities Worth Million To India, Exposes Global Smuggling NetworksNaval Anti-ship Missile : Navy, Drdo Demonstrate Salvo Launch That Can Sink ShipsECI Introduces New QR Code Photo ID Rule To Prevent Unauthorised Entry At Counting CentresCCTV Shows Car Plunging Into Gorge In Una, Himachal | Tyre Burst Suspected, 2 KilledDelhi HC Freezes Sunjay Kapur Assets, Restrains Priya Kapur In High-Stakes Inheritance DisputeLet’s Not Choose For People: Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre Over Minor Rape Survivor’s Pregnancy Case’Sonia Gandhi Takes Decisions’: Congress President Kharge On Karnataka CM Change BuzzHafiz Saeed’s Aides Hunted Down: Lashkar-e-Taiba Loses Commanders to Mysterious KillingsRecord Bengal Turnout at 92.9%, SIR Row and Voter Surge Complicate Poll Reading123Photostories5 small home changes that can reduce stress without spending moneyMorning affirmation at 5am: The first thoughts you choose each morning shape everything afterFrom opening up about his troubled childhood and growing up in a violent home to facing bullying at school; Sidharth Bhardwaj recalls his traumatic pastThis Indian street food is crowned Prayagraj’s official signature dish8 South Indian dishes among the Top 100 Pancakes in the WorldVirat Kohli: 7 life lessons to learn from the RCB cricketerTV serials with strong woman leads, ‘Naamkaran’, ‘Neema Denzongpa and others- check the list hereHow to make Rajasthani Gatte Ka Pulao for summer dinner5 most crowded national parks in the USA; what travellers should knowGokuldham society’s plot twists that no one saw coming: From Tapu going bald to Babu Ji going to jail123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal ElectionPM ModiAjay Pal SharmaBengal Poll RecordHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingPune Gas LeakBengaluru Wall CollapseVande Bharat expressDelhi NewsPawan KheraTripura Madhyamik Result 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultMumbai Police DeathBSE AP SSC Class 10th ResultIPL Orange Cap

File photo NEW DELHI: The EC has introduced a QR code-based verification system to regulate access of persons to counting halls on May 4, the day of poll results. The system will be extended to all future elections to Lok Sabha and state/UT assemblies.As part of counting arrangements on May 4, a three-tier security mechanism has been prescribed for verification of identity at counting centres. At first and second tiers, photo ID cards issued by respective returning officers will be checked manually.At the third and innermost security cordon near a counting hall, entry shall be permitted only after successful verification through QR-code scanning.New QR code-based photo ID cards will be applicable for different categories of persons authorised by the EC to enter counting centres and halls.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosChanakya Today Exit Poll: BJP Sweep In Bengal, DMK Ahead In TN, Assam Favours NDAUS Hands Back 657 Stolen Antiquities Worth $14 Million To India, Exposes Global Smuggling NetworksNaval Anti-ship Missile : Navy, Drdo Demonstrate Salvo Launch That Can Sink ShipsECI Introduces New QR Code Photo ID Rule To Prevent Unauthorised Entry At Counting CentresCCTV Shows Car Plunging Into Gorge In Una, Himachal | Tyre Burst Suspected, 2 KilledDelhi HC Freezes Sunjay Kapur Assets, Restrains Priya Kapur In High-Stakes Inheritance DisputeLet’s Not Choose For People: Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre Over Minor Rape Survivor’s Pregnancy Case’Sonia Gandhi Takes Decisions’: Congress President Kharge On Karnataka CM Change BuzzHafiz Saeed’s Aides Hunted Down: Lashkar-e-Taiba Loses Commanders to Mysterious KillingsRecord Bengal Turnout at 92.9%, SIR Row and Voter Surge Complicate Poll Reading123Photostories5 small home changes that can reduce stress without spending moneyMorning affirmation at 5am: The first thoughts you choose each morning shape everything afterFrom opening up about his troubled childhood and growing up in a violent home to facing bullying at school; Sidharth Bhardwaj recalls his traumatic pastThis Indian street food is crowned Prayagraj’s official signature dish8 South Indian dishes among the Top 100 Pancakes in the WorldVirat Kohli: 7 life lessons to learn from the RCB cricketerTV serials with strong woman leads, ‘Naamkaran’, ‘Neema Denzongpa and others- check the list hereHow to make Rajasthani Gatte Ka Pulao for summer dinner5 most crowded national parks in the USA; what travellers should knowGokuldham society’s plot twists that no one saw coming: From Tapu going bald to Babu Ji going to jail123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal ElectionPM ModiAjay Pal SharmaBengal Poll RecordHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingPune Gas LeakBengaluru Wall CollapseVande Bharat expressDelhi NewsPawan KheraTripura Madhyamik Result 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultMumbai Police DeathBSE AP SSC Class 10th ResultIPL Orange Cap

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NEW DELHI: The EC has introduced a QR code-based verification system to regulate access of persons to counting halls on May 4, the day of poll results. The system will be extended to all future elections to Lok Sabha and state/UT assemblies.As part of counting arrangements on May 4, a three-tier security mechanism has been…

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Trade compliance push: Commerce Ministry maps global non-tariff rules; exporters asked to share data

Trade compliance push: Commerce Ministry maps global non-tariff rules; exporters asked to share data

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The commerce ministry has begun a detailed mapping of mandatory and voluntary non-tariff measures across major global markets as part of a new effort to strengthen export quality and technical compliance.In a note, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said it is compiling a database of regulatory requirements — including certifications, testing protocols, inspections,…

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‘Never forget’: Elon Musk shares clip claiming Biden, Harris sent forklift to open border for illegal immigrants | World News

‘Never forget’: Elon Musk shares clip claiming Biden, Harris sent forklift to open border for illegal immigrants | World News

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Elon Musk has revived a long-running border enforcement controversy by sharing a viral video that claims the Biden–Harris administration used a forklift to lift razor-wire barriers along the Texas–Mexico border. Musk posted the clip on 16 November 2025 with the single-word caption “Never”, immediately pulling an old dispute between Texas and federal authorities back into…

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5 simple and mindful steps for office goers to grow jade plants that attract prosperity and positivity

5 simple and mindful steps for office goers to grow jade plants that attract prosperity and positivity

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Jade plants are those fresh green succulents that brighten any windowsill. In many cultures they are also believed to bring prosperity, fortune and positive energy, and are often called money bringing plants. They’re tough as nails, living for decades with minimal fuss, and are just perfect for people with busy lives who want some greenery…

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‘I would like to bat the same way’: Suryakumar Yadav on his poor form ahead of 1st T20I vs New Zealand

‘I would like to bat the same way’: Suryakumar Yadav on his poor form ahead of 1st T20I vs New Zealand

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Suryakumar Yadav (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the first T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday, India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav sounded confident despite a lean run in the shortest format. The right-hander endured a difficult 2025 in T20Is, failing to score a single half-century in 21 matches (19 innings). He managed 218 runs at…

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Is Luka Doncic playing tonight vs the Houston Rockets? Latest update on the Los Angeles Lakers star’s injury report (December 25, 2025)

Is Luka Doncic playing tonight vs the Houston Rockets? Latest update on the Los Angeles Lakers star’s injury report (December 25, 2025)

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Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers (Image via Getty) Luka Doncic is still listed as questionable for the Los Angeles Lakers’ Christmas Day game against the Houston Rockets. The game tips off December 25 at Crypto.com Arena, and his status remains the biggest unknown heading into the night.Doncic, now with the Lakers after his…

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Who is Lionel Messi’s wife? Meet Antonela Roccuzzo, the childhood sweetheart of Argentine icon and mother of three

Who is Lionel Messi’s wife? Meet Antonela Roccuzzo, the childhood sweetheart of Argentine icon and mother of three

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Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo (Instagram) Lionel Messi has won eight Ballon d’Or awards, a FIFA World Cup, and more league titles than most fans can keep count of. But the one constant through all of it has never changed. While clubs, cities, and trophies have come and gone, Antonela Roccuzzo has been right there…

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Weekly Career Horoscope, December 07 to December 13, 2025: Success, challenges, and breakthroughs; Know about your Career

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Aries This week pushes you to bring your best skills forward as career matters gain momentum. You may feel more determined than usual, which helps you stand out among colleagues. Tasks that once seemed demanding now feel more manageable as you discover better ways to organise your schedule. Support from seniors or influential people may…

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Representative image NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a public interest litigation challenging the decision of National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences to reduce the qualifying cut-off percentiles for NEET-PG 202526, which would allow even candidates with zero or negative scores to qualify.A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe issued a notice on the PIL and posted the case for Feb 6.The petitioners alleged that reducing the cut-off would affect patient safety, public health and the medical profession. They raised the point that the move, undertaken primarily to fill vacant seats, abolished merit as a criterion and converted a competitive examination into an administrative formality. They said medicine directly impacted human life, bodily integrity and dignity, and dilution of professional standards in the field was impermissible.Over 18,000 postgraduate medical seats across the country remain vacant.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio Underscore De-Risking Supply Chains At US Critical Minerals MeetOppn Women MPs Storm Treasury Benches Amid Protests: Inside PM Modi’s Lok Sabha Speech Cancellation‘This is the era for India’: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Hails New Delhi’s Economic Rise’Agriculture, Dairy Protected’: Piyush Goyal Cheers India-US Pact; Jaishankar Meets Trump Top Aides’Insulted Sikh Community’: Hardeep Puri Slams Rahul Gandhi Over ‘Traitor’ Remark At Ravneet BittuRahul Gandhi Defends Naravane Memoir Quotes, Priyanka Questions Nishikant Dubey Quotes On Nehru’Justice Is Crying…’: Mamata Banerjee Takes EC Head On In Supreme Court Over SIR Row In Bengal‘Combatise Space Command…L1 Needs To Go.’: Expert Stresses Defence Reforms After Budget 2026India-US Trade Deal Vs India-EU FTA: Which Agreement Delivers Bigger Exports Jobs And GrowthKorean ‘Love Game’ Under Lens After Ghaziabad Sisters Suicide Raises Alarm On Digital Addiction123PhotostoriesJupiter-inspired names for babies born on ThursdayFrom Miley’s leather to Rosé’s black dress: 5 Grammy trends you can actually wear to work today5 types of main door locks and which one is perfect for apartments6 reality TV couples who didn’t last: Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl, Josh Oyinsan and Mimii Ngulube and moreWhat’s streaming on Apple TV+ in February 2026: New seasons, romance, and monster mayhemFrom India to Russia: Stunning frozen rivers from around the world10 oldest restaurants in Bengaluru and their most popular dishesMeryl Streep films on OTT that highlight her timeless talent5 most expensive buildings from across the world and why they cost so muchMumbai–Pune Expressway turns parking lot as vehicles remain stuck for 12 hours123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionRelationship consentIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNBA Trade NewsMLB Trade RumorsCardi BKayla NicoleLindsey Vonn ACL InjuryCooper DeJeanTom BradyDenver Nuggets vs Detroit PistonsWho is Mickey Lolich WifeMickey Lolich Passes Away

Representative image NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a public interest litigation challenging the decision of National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences to reduce the qualifying cut-off percentiles for NEET-PG 202526, which would allow even candidates with zero or negative scores to qualify.A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe issued a notice on the PIL and posted the case for Feb 6.The petitioners alleged that reducing the cut-off would affect patient safety, public health and the medical profession. They raised the point that the move, undertaken primarily to fill vacant seats, abolished merit as a criterion and converted a competitive examination into an administrative formality. They said medicine directly impacted human life, bodily integrity and dignity, and dilution of professional standards in the field was impermissible.Over 18,000 postgraduate medical seats across the country remain vacant.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio Underscore De-Risking Supply Chains At US Critical Minerals MeetOppn Women MPs Storm Treasury Benches Amid Protests: Inside PM Modi’s Lok Sabha Speech Cancellation‘This is the era for India’: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Hails New Delhi’s Economic Rise’Agriculture, Dairy Protected’: Piyush Goyal Cheers India-US Pact; Jaishankar Meets Trump Top Aides’Insulted Sikh Community’: Hardeep Puri Slams Rahul Gandhi Over ‘Traitor’ Remark At Ravneet BittuRahul Gandhi Defends Naravane Memoir Quotes, Priyanka Questions Nishikant Dubey Quotes On Nehru’Justice Is Crying…’: Mamata Banerjee Takes EC Head On In Supreme Court Over SIR Row In Bengal‘Combatise Space Command…L1 Needs To Go.’: Expert Stresses Defence Reforms After Budget 2026India-US Trade Deal Vs India-EU FTA: Which Agreement Delivers Bigger Exports Jobs And GrowthKorean ‘Love Game’ Under Lens After Ghaziabad Sisters Suicide Raises Alarm On Digital Addiction123PhotostoriesJupiter-inspired names for babies born on ThursdayFrom Miley’s leather to Rosé’s black dress: 5 Grammy trends you can actually wear to work today5 types of main door locks and which one is perfect for apartments6 reality TV couples who didn’t last: Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl, Josh Oyinsan and Mimii Ngulube and moreWhat’s streaming on Apple TV+ in February 2026: New seasons, romance, and monster mayhemFrom India to Russia: Stunning frozen rivers from around the world10 oldest restaurants in Bengaluru and their most popular dishesMeryl Streep films on OTT that highlight her timeless talent5 most expensive buildings from across the world and why they cost so muchMumbai–Pune Expressway turns parking lot as vehicles remain stuck for 12 hours123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionRelationship consentIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNBA Trade NewsMLB Trade RumorsCardi BKayla NicoleLindsey Vonn ACL InjuryCooper DeJeanTom BradyDenver Nuggets vs Detroit PistonsWho is Mickey Lolich WifeMickey Lolich Passes Away

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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a public interest litigation challenging the decision of National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences to reduce the qualifying cut-off percentiles for NEET-PG 202526, which would allow even candidates with zero or negative scores to qualify.A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe issued…

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Haryana Board Class 10th result 2026: Deepika bags top rank with near perfect scores, here are the list of toppers

Haryana Board Class 10th result 2026: Deepika bags top rank with near perfect scores, here are the list of toppers

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HBSE Haryana Board Toppers List 2026 The Board of School Education Haryana declared the Class 10th board exam result for Secondary (Academic/ Open School) Annual examinations. The results were announced by Board Chairman Dr. Pawan Kumar during a press conference held in Bhiwani.Students can now access their marks through the official BSEH portal as well…

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