CUET-UG 2025 postponed, exams to begin on May 13
The Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate programmes (CUET-UG) 2025, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), will now commence on May 13, five days later than originally scheduled. The postponement follows a prolonged silence from the NTA regarding exam city slips and subject-wise schedules,...
Odisha districts to experience thunderstorms, hot and humid conditions; mercury to rise, predicts IMD
Several parts of Odisha on Tuesday experienced hot and humid conditions, which adversely affected the daily routine of people. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that there will be no major change in the maximum temperature in Odisha for the next two days. However, there...
India’s big move on phone, tablet manufacturers likely to affect consumer choices significantly
Home National India’s big move on phone, tablet manufacturers likely to affect consumer choices significantly PUBLISHED: 06 May 2025, 02:54 PM IST LAST UPDATE: 06 May 2025, 02:54 PM IST Representational image India will soon require smartphone and tablet makers to display a ‘Repairability Index...
Week-long civil defence mechanism mock drill in Odisha from May 7, sirens to ring across state at this time
In the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, national security concerns have escalated, prompting Indian authorities to initiate large-scale preparedness measures. Fears of a possible armed conflict with Pakistan have grown significantly, and the Indian government is leaving little to chance. As part...
Prince Harry Says King Charles Won’t Speak To Him
In a vulnerable sit-down interview, Prince Harry told the BBC on Friday that King Charles won’t speak to him, but he’s hopeful for reconciliation while his father is still alive. “I don’t know how much longer my father has. He won’t speak to me because...
Prince Harry Loses Appeal In Monumental Court Decision
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry lost his appeal Friday challenging the U.K. government’s decision to strip him of his publicly funded security after he stepped away from royal family duties and moved to the U.S. The Court of Appeal ruled unanimously that a committee hadn’t...
King Charles Shares Moving Message Of Solidarity With Cancer Patients
King Charles spoke about his own experience as a cancer patient on Wednesday, during a private reception he and Queen Camilla hosted at Buckingham Palace. The royals welcomed people working in community-based cancer organizations and initiatives, with the king personally expressing gratitude for their dedicated...
At Least 9 Dead In Drone Strikes After U.S. And Ukraine Sign Minerals Deal
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian drone attack left at least seven people dead and a Russian strike on Odesa killed two people on Thursday, officials said, just hours after Kyiv and Washington signed a long-anticipated agreement granting U.S. access to Ukraine’s mineral resources. The...
Russian Drone Attack On Odesa Kills 2 People And Wounds 15
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian drone attack left at least seven people dead and a Russian strike on Odesa killed two people on Thursday, officials said, just hours after Kyiv and Washington signed a long-anticipated agreement granting U.S. access to Ukraine’s mineral resources. The...
Tempting kids into the garden
Years ago, when we held Open Gardens, they were “adult only” as, with farm dams and machinery, we had no way to keep kids safe. One invitee asked to bring her eight-year-old grandson. “He adores gardening. He’ll be fascinated.” The kid told me later it...