Yuvraj Soni left his home in Durg, Chhattisgarh, with a clear goal. He wanted to become a chartered accountant. A second-year B.Com student at Delhi University’s Motilal Nehru College (Evening), he had moved to the capital about a year earlier to prepare for the demanding CA examinations while completing his undergraduate degree. On 6 September … Read more
Representatives of Ladakh’s two principal socio-political bodies, the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance, arrived in New Delhi on 8 September 2026 ahead of scheduled talks with the Ministry of Home Affairs the following day. The meeting forms part of an ongoing dialogue aimed at addressing long-standing demands for greater democratic representation and … Read more
The Indian smartphone market has welcomed another performance-focused 5G device with the launch of the iQOO Z11xa. Priced at Rs 28,999, the new smartphone focuses heavily on battery endurance, everyday performance and durability. The iQOO Z11xa 5G arrives with a huge 7,200mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Turbo processor and a 120Hz display. The new handset is … Read more
Researchers at Anthropic have identified something striking inside their language model Claude: a set of internal neural patterns that correspond to words and concepts the system never actually outputs. These patterns, collectively called the J-space, appear to function as a quiet workspace where ideas form, intermediate steps are held, and certain considerations remain private. The … Read more
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad has retained the president’s post of the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council for a second consecutive year. The result is significant on its own terms. It is the first time the organisation has won the top post back-to-back in the university’s long history of student elections. Yet the larger political … Read more
Every year on 5 September, India observes Teachers’ Day as a national occasion to honour educators. The date is not arbitrary. It marks the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a philosopher, scholar, teacher and statesman who served as India’s first Vice-President from 1952 to 1962 and its second President from 1962 to 1967. The … Read more
Tilak Varma has long been recognised as one of India’s most promising white-ball talents. His consistent performances in T20 cricket, including his role as vice-captain in the national side, have secured him a regular place in the limited-overs setup. Yet the 2026 Duleep Trophy has offered a timely reminder that his game extends well beyond … Read more
The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose to 987 on Tuesday as security forces recovered more bodies from multiple districts. Authorities simultaneously issued fresh flood alerts for several areas across the eastern, central and western parts of the country, urging residents living near rivers to remain vigilant and take immediate precautionary … Read more
A growing campaign projecting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay as a potential prime ministerial candidate for 2029 has drawn sharp pushback from both the opposition DMK and the Congress, his party’s alliance partner in the state. Supporters of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam have amplified the idea through statements by ministers and posters on … Read more
Zurich Airport, the operator of Noida International Airport, has signalled a slower-than-expected ramp-up in traffic at the new facility. The Swiss group attributes the cautious start to a challenging geopolitical environment that has disrupted airline planning across the region. While near-term performance faces elevated uncertainty, the operator has reiterated strong confidence in the long-term potential … Read more