Karnataka has withdrawn its 2022 dress code order, now permitting students to wear religious symbols like hijabs, turbans, and sacred threads alongside uniforms. This new policy, effective from the next academic year for classes 1-12, aims to balance institutional discipline with individual freedoms. The BJP criticized the move as “vote-bank appeasement.”
A devastating storm swept through five districts of Uttar Pradesh, claiming at least 33 lives and causing widespread destruction. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered immediate relief and compensation for affected families, with district authorities tasked to expedite assistance. Surveys are underway to assess damage to crops, livestock, and homes, as rescue efforts faced disruptions
Indian Youth Congress (IYC) activists raise slogans during a protest following the alleged leak of the NEET-UG 2026 paper, in New Delhi, on Wednesday. (PTI) The Shillong Times
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are just weeks away from tying the knot in a lavish ceremony as billions wait for it across the world to watch the pop star turn into a bride. While both Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have remained strictly private about their wedding and have amped up their security, it
The UAE has officially denied reports of a secret visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or an Israeli military delegation during the recent Israel-Iran conflict. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that all UAE-Israel ties are transparent under the Abraham Accords, dismissing claims of unannounced arrangements.
Tamil Nadu CM renews calls to scrap NEET after exam cancellation due to alleged paper leak, citing disadvantages for rural and disadvantaged students. The CBI has arrested five individuals, with investigations pointing to a leak originating in Nashik and spreading through coaching networks. Protests intensify nationwide demanding accountability.
A bomb-like object with a timer and circuit was discovered outside a Pune hospital, triggering panic and a swift police response. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad was deployed to safely secure and defuse the suspicious item at a nearby open ground. Authorities are investigating the object’s contents.
