August 21, 2026
  • August 21, 2026

Akram ‘hopeful’ Indian team will travel to Pakistan

by on June 24, 2024 0

The 2025 Champions Trophy is set to be held in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9 with India, Australia, England, South Africa, Bangladesh, New Zealand and Afghanistan set to feature in it. India and Pakistan have not had bilateral tours in cricket since 2012. However, the Pakistan team travelled to India for the...

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Who is Pradeep Singh Kharola, the new NTA Director General?

by on June 24, 2024 0

The Union government has appointed retired IAS officer Pradeep Singh Kharola as the new Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA) to restore public trust amid scrutiny over exam irregularities. Kharola, a 1985-batch officer, brings extensive experience in public administration. His past roles include leading the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation and serving as...

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NTA now in complete meltdown: ‘Big shake-up in tech needed’

by on June 24, 2024 0

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is facing challenges due to the darknet threat, impacting the safe delivery of exams and the academic calendar. Staff are uncertain about conducting exams on time amid concerns about agency cohesion. Sources in the IT department are confident that CUET-UG results could be ready by June 30, but they...

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T20 WC: SA enter semi-finals with thrilling win over WI

by on June 24, 2024 0

South Africa secured a spot in the T20 World Cup semi-finals by defeating West Indies by three wickets via the DLS method in Antigua. Marco Jansen hit a crucial six in the last over, propelling South Africa to their adjusted target of 123 and advancing as Group 2 toppers alongside England.

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‘People want substance not slogans,’ PM Modi tells opposition

by on June 24, 2024 0

PM said that his government will strive to take everyone along in his third term and build consensus but also took a swipe at the Congress over the Emergency, calling it a “black spot” on democracy when the Constitution was “discarded”. With the Congress and the opposition, in general, targeting his government over a...

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Union Budget: Standard deduction may rise under new tax regime

by on June 24, 2024 0

The finance ministry is exploring raising the standard deduction for income taxpayers. The NDA govt is cautious about changing the capital gains mechanism. Discussions for the Budget are underway with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The overall mood indicates that most wings of govt are in favour of offering concessions to taxpayers, especially the middle...

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