Assam takes a bold stride for equity as its cabinet approves 3% quota in first and second-grade government jobs for tea plantation tribes and Adivasis. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the news post a key cabinet session in Dispur, calling it an extension of affirmative action for the state’s fringes. This builds on current reservations in third and fourth-class roles, empowering these communities to access elite administrative and policy positions. Sarma told reporters it reflects the drive to amplify tea tribe and Adivasi voices where they’ve been scarce, despite their economic backbone via tea production. The move is poised to…
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Fourteen iconic former captains of international cricket teams have united in a heartfelt letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, voicing grave worries about Imran Khan’s welfare in prison. Spearheaded by Greg Chappell, the group boasts Indian stalwarts Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev alongside Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain, and others like Clive Lloyd and Steve Waugh. Imran Khan, the 1992 World Cup-winning skipper and ex-Pakistan PM, commands universal admiration for revolutionizing the game with his skill and unyielding spirit. The captains laud his democratic rise to power, insisting politics should not eclipse his achievements. Disturbing updates on his eye health…
Indian equities closed higher on Tuesday, buoyed by banking strength and broad-based buying. The benchmark Sensex added 173.81 points, or 0.21%, to end at 83,450.96. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 index edged up 42.65 points, or 0.17%, finishing at 25,725.40. The rally extended to broader markets, where midcaps and smallcaps shone brighter. Nifty Midcap 100 surged 0.37% or 224.90 points to 59,881.70, and Nifty Smallcap 100 jumped 0.56% or 95.80 points to 17,146.70. PSU banks emerged as the day’s heroes, injecting momentum into the indices. Gainers dominated in key sectors like defence, IT, FMCG, media, consumer durables, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, PSEs, healthcare,…
Dubai’s latest ICC Women’s T20I rankings spotlight Pakistan’s resurgence, with Sadia Iqbal reclaiming the No.1 bowling position after a masterful series against South Africa. The seasoned spinner bagged five wickets in three games, her economy and control peaking with a devastating 3 for 18. Climbing two rungs, Iqbal displaced Annabel Sutherland—who had just ascended last month—and Deepti Sharma, proving her mettle in high-stakes encounters. This isn’t her first rodeo at the top; her relentless form keeps her ahead of the pack. Captain Fatima Sana stole headlines too, rocketing 31 places to 28th in batting after a match-winning 47 not out,…
The curtains rose on the India AI-Impact Summit in New Delhi on February 16, pulling in international dignitaries amid glowing endorsements from industry titans and specialists. This gathering is positioning India as a frontrunner in responsible AI deployment worldwide. From Buenos Aires, Chief of Staff Gabriel Sanchez Jinni captured AI’s revolutionary force. He warned of its power to reshape societies beneficially while disrupting employment and learning landscapes. His delegation’s presence reflects Buenos Aires’ proactive engagement, thrilled by the summit’s global roster of speakers and massive attendance. Argentine Ambassador Mariano Cosino celebrated India’s hosting prowess. ‘A monumental chance attended by top…
Day two of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi brought powerhouse insights from top leaders on redefining education with artificial intelligence. Speaking to the media, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan declared it the government’s duty to deliver AI-powered learning to the new generation. The event, spearheaded under PM Narendra Modi’s guidance, has sparked a wave of excitement, drawing massive crowds of students, faculty, and AI specialists. Central themes revolve around embedding AI into education and teaching AI effectively. Pradhan envisioned AI bridging ancient Indian wisdom with cutting-edge global knowledge, supercharging learners and instructors. Administrative processes in schools…
In a stark revelation during Tuesday’s assembly session, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu unveiled interim budget figures showing the state’s public debt ballooning to ₹10.71 lakh crore by 2026-27. The projection marks an escalation from ₹9.52 lakh crore in 2025-26’s revised estimates, which itself exceeded the original ₹9.29 lakh crore forecast. A significant portion of this apparent rise stems from ₹9,523 crore allocated for Chennai Metro Rail Phase-II, classified under central sector projects. Despite urgings, the Union government has failed to book this expenditure, leading to an inflated state debt tally, the minister explained. Stripping out this amount, debt…
Jammu’s RS Pura Observation Home became the scene of a daring jailbreak Monday, with three dangerous inmates overpowering guards and escaping. Among them: two from Pakistan and a notorious local thug. Six policemen stationed there faced immediate suspension Tuesday as the administration scrambles to plug security holes. The breakout happened at 5:15 PM, when Karnajeet Singh alias Gugga—a feared gangster from RS Pura’s Dablehar—alongside Mohammad Sunaullah and Ehsan Anwar from Pakistan, assaulted officers and fled. Gugga’s sudden disappearance of his mother Tuesday has investigators probing deeper, suspecting orchestrated aid from outside. Police mobilized rapidly, registering a case and deploying search…
In a bold step for rural India, government officials are deploying AI to bridge the gap between panchayats and citizens. Sushil Kumar Lohani, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, revealed on Tuesday how cutting-edge technology is simplifying administrative burdens at the village level. Central to this transformation is the ‘Sabhasar’ AI application, which converts audio from gram sabha meetings into structured text in mere minutes. Lohani explained that this task previously consumed hours of manual labor by panchayat secretaries, often leading to delays in record-keeping. Looking ahead, the ministry is developing advanced chatbots to deliver panchayat services and…
Imagine a stellar corpse spinning so furiously it completes over 700 loops per second, its magnetic poles flashing radiation pulses visible from billions of light-years away. Pulsars, the universe’s enigmatic neutron stars, are stealing the spotlight on social platforms, thanks to NASA’s compelling explanations of their bizarre behavior. Born from the ashes of supergiant stars’ supernovae, pulsars are the ultra-compact leftovers. Picture squeezing the sun’s mass into a city-sized ball—density so immense that gravity warps reality. Their powerful magnetic fields, trillions of times stronger than Earth’s, accelerate particles to near-light speeds, generating the observed beams. From our vantage, these emissions…