Times of India

Education experts unveil a simple '60-Second Teach-Back Trick' to boost memory retention in children. This method, rooted in active recall, encourages students to explain learned topics aloud without notes, strengthening neural pathways and instantly revealing knowledge gaps. Parents can easily implement this at home, fostering deeper understanding and confidence in their kids.

During an interaction after the match, Tiwari bent down to touch Kohli's feet, a gesture used to show respect. Kohli appeared taken aback and responded with a smile. The video has gone viral on social media.

TVK president Vijay faces a case for allegedly flouting poll permissions. Officials state a roadshow was conducted instead of the approved event, breaching the Model Code of Conduct. Police have registered a case and are investigating, reviewing video evidence to determine the violation's scope. Further action awaits investigation outcomes.

Infosys has formally responded to social media allegations of workplace harassment at its Pune BPM facility, stating a zero-tolerance policy and active internal investigations. This comes amid a separate, serious criminal probe into alleged harassment and forced religious conversion at TCS in Nashik, involving multiple arrests and ongoing investigations.

The US will not extend waivers allowing the sale of Russian and Iranian oil already at sea, impacting countries like India that secured supplies during the temporary relief. This move signals a return to tighter enforcement of sanctions, forcing nations to restrategize their energy procurement amidst global supply disruptions.

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty50, continued their uptrend on Thursday on positive global cues and hopes of an early end to the US-Iran conflict. While Nifty50 went above 24,350, BSE Sensex rose over 400 points.

Donald Trump criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for not supporting him in his dispute with the Pope, stating their relationship has turned negative. Meloni, however, has expressed solidarity with Pope Francis, calling Trump's remarks "unacceptable." Despite the flap, an Italian minister affirmed that US-Italy relations remain strong.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin led a protest against the proposed delimitation bill by hoisting black flags and burning copies of the bill. He warned that the bill would drastically reduce the representation of South Indian states. Stalin urged citizens to join the statewide protest, comparing it to the anti-Hindi agitation of the past.

Chennai Super Kings have lodged a complaint with the BCCI against Royal Challengers Bengaluru over alleged misconduct during their IPL 2026 clash. The complaint cites inappropriate in-stadium entertainment, including a song that CSK felt stereotyped their identity, and remarks made by the stadium DJ after player dismissals. This adds to the growing rivalry between the two franchises.

CBSE has introduced a Two Board Examination Scheme for Class 10, set to be implemented in 2026, allowing students to improve scores in up to three subjects through a second exam in May. The board has outlined strict eligibility, online-only application rules, defined timelines, and a structured fee system, alongside stringent compliance and verification measures.

AI firm Anthropic received a significant boost from the Trump administration, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hailing its new Mythos model as crucial for America's AI lead over China. This praise follows a Pentagon dispute and a court win for Anthropic.

Nashik police have filed nine FIRs against IT firm employees for alleged religious conversion attempts, sexual harassment, and workplace misconduct. Investigators believe seven male employees acted as an organized group targeting female staff. An HR head was arrested for discouraging a victim. Investigations into potential links with extremist groups are ongoing.