Heavy rains continue to lash several parts of Gujarat affecting normal life

July 24, 2026 10:08 PM

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Heavy rains continue to lash several parts of Gujarat affecting normal life

Heavy rains continue to lash several parts of Gujarat, disrupting normal life across multiple districts. Today, the North Gujarat region received a heavy downpour, with Radhanpur in Patan district recording over nine inches of rainfall and Santalpur witnessing nearly nine inches. Meanwhile, Chief Mi...

NTA issues advertisements for professional appointments

July 24, 2026 10:04 PM

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NTA issues advertisements for professional appointments

  The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued advertisements for a set of senior professional appointments at the level of General Manager. It has also opened the engagement of sixteen young professionals through the Pratibha Setu portal of the Union Public Service Commission. NTA in a statement sa...

Shooting: Sainyam wins silver  medal in women’s 10-meter air pistol event

July 24, 2026 9:55 PM

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Shooting: Sainyam wins silver  medal in women’s 10-meter air pistol event

  In Shooting, India's Sainyam won the silver medal in the women's 10-meter air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, China, opening the country's medal account at the tournament. The 22-year-old shooter scored 243.4 in the final to secure a podium finish against a strong international fie...

Asian Games: India and Pakistan cricket teams get direct entry into Qrt finals

July 24, 2026 9:23 PM

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Asian Games: India and Pakistan cricket teams get direct entry into Qrt finals

  Defending champions India and Pakistan have received direct entry into the quarterfinals of the men's and women's cricket competitions at the Asian Games in Aichi, Japan. The T20 cricket competitions will be played at Korogi Athletic Park in Japan's Aichi Prefecture, with the women's event schedul...

Union Cabinet approves draft bill to ensure harsher punishment in paper leak cases
Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses members of the Indian community during an event in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

July 24, 2026 8:50 PM

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Union Cabinet approves draft bill to ensure harsher punishment in paper leak cases

  The Union Cabinet today approved a draft bill to set up fast-track courts and to ensure stricter punishment in cases of paper leaks and exam malpractices. The Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Parliament House complex approved the draft bill. Sources told Akashvani New...

National Testing Agency terminates 47 officials

July 24, 2026 9:47 PM

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National Testing Agency terminates 47 officials

The National Testing Agency has terminated 47 officials from service  in a major step to bring out serious examination reforms. According to sources, Legal and criminal actions will also be taken against some of these officials. This is part of a complete overhaul of NTA that has been in controversy...

Govt holds meeting with CJP delegation; next round of talks tomorrow

July 24, 2026 8:51 PM

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Govt holds meeting with CJP delegation; next round of talks tomorrow

  Union Ministers J P Nadda and Dr Jitendra Singh today met the CJP delegation in New Delhi. Talking to the media after the meeting, Mr Nadda said that during the meeting they gave patient hearing to the demands of the CJP regarding reforms in the examination system. Mr Nadda said that the CJP had p...