Is Indus Waters Treaty deadlock hurting Pakistan? Karachi reels under chronic water shortage

With the Indus Waters Treaty remaining in abeyance, adding to Pakistan’s water-security concerns, the country’s financial capital, Karachi, is now grappling with a severe water shortage amid the peak summer season.Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman launched a sharp attack on rival political party Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), accusing it of gross mismanagement of…

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Weak monsoon may hit consumption story

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI/CHENNAI: India’s consumption looks headed for a near-term slowdown with predictions of an El Nino-weakened monsoon likely to bring the lowest rainfall in 11 years.Deficient rains may weigh on rural demand, impacting volume growth and crimping sales of a host of products ranging from soaps, shampoos, packaged food to two-wheelers and durables. For companies…

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Maharashtra FYCJ first merit list 2026 released at mahafyjcadmissions.in: Check direct link and other important details here

The Maharashtra Department of School Education and Sports has released the FYJC Merit List 2026, paving the way for Class 11 admissions across the state. CAP Round 1 admissions are open from May 29 to June 3. With over 20.3 lakh seats available, allotted students must complete document verification and fee payment within the prescribed…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks down in dugout after Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2026 exit – WATCH | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: As Gujarat Titans celebrated their place in the IPL 2026 final, a distraught Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sat quietly in the Rajasthan Royals dugout. The 15-year-old hid his face in his Orange Cap and wiped away tears, unable to mask the disappointment of seeing his team’s campaign come to an…

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Can critical thinking competitions change how classrooms function?

Educators say initiatives like Times Critical Thinking Championship can encourage inquiry-driven learning and help move schools beyond rote memorisationCan a competition change the way classrooms function? At a time when India’s education system is attempting to move beyond memorisation and exam-centric learning, the question is becoming increasingly significant. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions…

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Constructive criticism different from tweeting to malign: HC on anticipatory bail plea filed by Madhu Kishwar | India News

CHANDIGARH : Punjab and Haryana HC on Friday dismissed an anticipatory bail plea filed by academic Madhu Kishwar in connection with an FIR registered by Chandigarh Police over the upload and circulation of a video on social media allegedly resembling the holder of a constitutional post.There is a difference between constructive criticism and tweeting to…

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