UGC NET 2026 June session: NTA adds four new exam centres for North-East candidates

NTA adds four new exam centres for North-East candidates The National Testing Agency (NTA) has added four new exam city options in the North-Eastern region for candidates appearing in the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) June 2026 examination.The decision was taken due to the limited availability of examination centres in the North-Eastern…

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Delegates from 17 countries to witness West Bengal, Tamil Nadu polling under ECI programme | India News

ECI flags off Phase-II of International Election Visitors’ Programme NEW DELHI: Delegates from 17 countries, including representatives from their foreign missions in Delhi, will witness polling in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu on Thursday as part of the Election Commission’s International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP) 2026.This is the second leg of the programme; the first…

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Quote of the day by ‘father of computer’ Charles Babbage: “For one person who is blessed with the power of invention, many will always be found who have the capacity of applying principles” |

Charles Babbage (Image: Wikipedia) The history of science and technology often features brilliant inventors whose ideas change the world forever. But every major invention is followed by people improving, applying, and expanding those ideas across industries and societies. One of the most meaningful quotes from pioneering mathematician and inventor Charles Babbage beautifully captures this deeper…

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Auto exporters dodge West Asia pothole

Chennai: India’s automobile exporters began the new fiscal year in buoyant form. Shipments of locally made cars, utility vehicles and two-wheelers rose at a double-digit pace in April, despite logistical snarls triggered by tensions in West Asia. For now, exporters point out that diversification across markets is cushioning the blow. Passenger vehicle (PV) exports were…

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Jill Biden: ‘Negligent discharge’: Former first lady Jill Biden’s Secret Service agent accidentally shoots leg while on duty

A US Secret Service agent accidentally shot himself while on duty during an assignment involving former first Lady Jill Biden, officials said.The incident occurred while agents were providing security as Jill Biden was being escorted during an official movement. According to authorities, the agent’s firearm discharged unintentionally, causing a self-inflicted injury.Emergency response teams at the…

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Beyond financial stability: What parents must check before finalising a groom for their daughter |

In most Indian families, the conversation around a prospective groom begins and ends with one question: how much does he earn? Financial stability matters; of course, nobody is dismissing that. But a salary slip tells you very little about the person your daughter will spend the next several decades of her life with. Character, emotional…

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