Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed expert teams from Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur to assist the Central Board of Secondary Education in resolving technical issues related to the CBSE post-result services portal. The move comes after students and parents raised concerns over glitches faced during the post-examination re-evaluation process. Reports of technical problems on the CBSE portal prompted the Ministry of Education to intervene and ensure a smoother and more reliable system for students. According to the Ministry, the IIT expert teams will review all technical glitches reported since the launch of…
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The Department of School Education and Literacy under the Ministry of Education flagged off a group of Indian students for the Sakura Science Programme 2026 during a ceremony held at NCERT in New Delhi. The programme aims to provide students with international exposure to advanced science, technology, and cultural learning in Japan. From May 24 to May 30, 2026, 56 students and four supervisors from India will participate in the week-long programme alongside students from Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa. The selected students include 24 boys and 32 girls from government schools across 15 states and Union Territories, including Assam,…
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Canada from May 25 to 27 to strengthen bilateral economic ties and advance negotiations on the India–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The visit is aimed at accelerating trade discussions, boosting investments, and deepening strategic cooperation between the two countries. A delegation of senior representatives from more than 100 Indian companies will accompany the minister. The delegation includes businesses from sectors such as metals and mining, energy, automotive, aerospace, tourism, textiles, agriculture, telecom, pharmaceuticals, and capital goods. During the visit, Shri Goyal will hold talks with Canada’s Minister of International Trade,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth under the 19th edition of the Rozgar Mela through video conferencing on Sunday. Addressing the appointees, he said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to empowering India’s youth and creating new employment opportunities across sectors. The Prime Minister said the newly recruited candidates would contribute to nation-building through departments such as railways, banking, defence, health, and education. He highlighted that India’s rapid growth, technological advancement, and young demographic are attracting global attention and partnerships. Referring to his recent diplomatic visit to five countries, PM Modi said…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower revealed that the team allowed its batters to decide whether to fully chase down the massive target against Sunrisers Hyderabad or focus on securing the top spot in the league standings. RCB lost the match by 55 runs while chasing 255, but their final score was enough to maintain a superior net run-rate and finish at the top of the table. Flower said the team had discussed multiple scenarios during the innings, including the scores needed to secure a top-two finish and the number required to confirm first place. According to Flower, the…
India and Ethiopia signed a bilateral accession protocol in Geneva, supporting Ethiopia’s ongoing accession process to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The agreement marks another important step in strengthening economic and trade cooperation between the two nations. The protocol was signed by India’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the WTO, Dr. Senthil Pandian C., and Ethiopia’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Geneva, Tsegab Kebebew Daka. Following the signing ceremony, the protocol and related documents were formally deposited with the WTO Secretariat. India reiterated its long-standing support for the inclusion of developing…
Kavinder Gupta recently interacted with a youth delegation from Puducherry at the Central University of Himachal Pradesh as part of the Yuva Sangam Phase VI programme under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative. The delegation, led by National Institute of Technology Puducherry, is currently on an educational and cultural exposure visit to Himachal Pradesh. The programme aims to strengthen cultural understanding, emotional bonding, and national integration among youth from different regions of India. An inaugural event was organised at the university in the presence of Chancellor Prof. Harmohinder Bedi and Vice Chancellor Prof. Sat Prakash Bansal. During his interaction with…
Droupadi Murmu hosted Nikos Christodoulides at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking another step forward in the growing partnership between India and Cyprus. President Murmu also hosted a banquet in honour of the visiting leader and his delegation. During the meeting, the President highlighted the long-standing friendship between the two nations, built on trust, goodwill, and mutual respect. She noted that bilateral ties have now been elevated to a Strategic Partnership, reflecting the increasing depth and maturity of India-Cyprus relations. President Murmu said cooperation between the two countries is expanding across several important sectors, including defence and security, financial services, maritime cooperation, connectivity,…
Donald Trump is reportedly considering fresh military strikes against Iran as diplomatic efforts to ease tensions continue to struggle. According to reports, Trump held a high-level national security meeting at the White House to discuss the ongoing conflict and possible next steps if negotiations fail to deliver a breakthrough. The meeting included senior officials such as Vice President J. D. Vance, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Sources cited in reports claimed Trump is increasingly frustrated with the slow pace of negotiations and is leaning toward stronger military action. At…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan once again turned heads at the 79th Cannes Film Festival with a dramatic couture appearance that blended fashion, artistry, and cinematic glamour. Representing L’Oréal Paris on the global stage, the actor wore a custom-made abyss-blue gown titled Luminara, designed by Amit Aggarwal. The sculptural couture piece stood out for its futuristic silhouette and striking wing-like shoulder details inspired by biomimicry. Crafted over nearly 1,500 hours, the gown featured intricate Crystal Vein embroidery with thousands of crystals hand-placed across the fabric, creating a shimmering effect under the Cannes lights. The ensemble reflected Aggarwal’s signature blend of innovation and…