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P. Rajeeve says Sabarimala women’s entry issue poses ‘complex legal conundrums’ that the State will address with devotees’ interests and temple custom in mind

CBSE has clarified new Class 10 Board Exam rules starting 2026. Appearing in the first exam is mandatory; missing three or more subjects disqualifies students from the second attempt. The second exam is for improvement, compartment, or eligible replacement categories only. Additional subjects are not permitted, emphasizing the importance of appearing for all subjects initially.

PM Modi and President Macron's discussions will focus on cementing the strategic ties and further diversifying them into new and emerging areas

Thousands offer ‘bali tharpanam’ (paying obeisance to ancestors) on banks of Periyar river at Aluva as part of Sivaratri on Monday morning

Russia has dismissed accusations from European nations that it poisoned Alexei Navalny with epibatidine as "biased and baseless." Britain, Sweden, France, Germany and the Netherlands said in a joint statement on Saturday that they believe Navalny was poisoned with epibatidine, a toxic substance derived from poison dart frogs. While the US is not disputing the charge, it has refrained from direct comments. Navalny, a prominent critic of Vladimir Putin, died in February 2024 at an Arctic penal colony.

“Big Ben was installed in 1859, whereas this clock was manufactured in 1854 and installed in 1855. It was made by John Moore & Sons of Clerkenwell, a renowned London-based clockmaker,” said antique clock collector Robert Kennedy

State Government, so far, transferred ₹18,100 crore to bank accounts of 1.81 crore women beneficiaries under the scheme

A bomb blast near a police station in Pakistan's Bannu district has claimed at least two lives, including a child, and injured 14 others. The improvised explosive device, reportedly a time bomb attached to a motorcycle, detonated near shops. Authorities have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation, with officials condemning the act as an attack on peace.

Actor Rajpal Yadav has been granted interim bail by the Delhi High Court in cheque bounce cases after depositing Rs 1.5 crore. The court suspended his sentence, allowing him to remain out of custody until March 18, with conditions including a personal bond and surety. His wife expressed gratitude for industry support amidst speculation about debt repayment.

The night landing facility had been delayed because it requires sensitive technical elements in addition to electrical work

Dating apps, promising connection, have become a breeding ground for crime. From extortion and blackmail to murder, criminals exploit fake profiles and emotional manipulation. Cases across India reveal a disturbing pattern of predators using technology and fear to target unsuspecting users, leading to devastating consequences.

Mani Shankar Aiyar invoked B.R. Ambedkar after the Congress distanced itself from his praise of Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan government. Aiyar criticized Rahul Gandhi and Pawan Khera, calling Khera a "puppet" and "parrot." He expressed contempt for Khera and questioned the party's handling of dissent, contrasting it with Nehru's era.

Among the districts, Idukki recorded the highest number of domestic tourist arrivals at 46,79,800, followed by Ernakulam (44,29,899), Thiruvananthapuram (43,75,846), Thrissur (31,24,696), Wayanad (14,73,710), and Kozhikode (14,69,253), says Kerala Tourism Minister

BJP won a Mayor post for the first time in erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh in 1981, when NSN Reddy became Mayor of Visakhapatnam

CBSE is starting with two board exams for Class 10 from 2026

The NGT took note of the “strategic importance” of the project