UGC invites applications for ODL, online programmes 2026-27 The University Grants Commission (UGC) has invited applications from eligible Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) for recognition to offer programmes under Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode and online mode for the academic year 2026-27.The academic session for these programmes is scheduled to begin in August 2026. Application…
Oil prices edged lower early on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to raise production targets again from August, while improving exports from the Gulf and higher Russian shipments fuelled expectations of increased global crude supplies.While Brent crude slipped 0.58% to $71.70 a barrel, WTI crude was down 0.36% at $68.44 a barrel around 7:30 am IST….
MS Dhoni (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans are still waiting to see MS Dhoni play in IPL 2026, even though he has been regularly training with the team. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter, who was ruled out initially due to a calf injury, has now missed close to a month of action. While…
Today promises to be a rewarding experience, as the stars align to enhance your confidence and help everything click into place. Embrace the joyful energy by keeping a cheerful demeanor, which will create harmony in your interactions with others. Exciting prospects for invitations, career advancements, and financial windfalls are on the horizon, but remember to…
The Film and Television Institute of India has decided to re-conduct its entrance examination for all candidates after disruptions were reported at a Delhi centre during the April 26 test.In an official statement, the institute said the decision was taken after reviewing a report by a committee formed to examine the issue. Based on its…
Tirupati [Andhra Pradesh], Jul 06 (ANI): The 116-year-old devotee, Navaneethamma, walks during her VIP ‘darshan,’ arranged by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) at Sri Venkateswara Temple, in Tirupati on Monday. The devotee trekked up to Tirumala on foot. (ANI Video Grab) Some stories become viral because they are unusual. Others stay with people because they remind…
Gold prices staged a recovery on Tuesday, climbing Rs 800 to reach Rs 1.63 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital, as optimism surrounding possible progress in US-Iran talks helped ease worries about inflationary pressures. Market participants said gold of 99.9% purity increased by Rs 800 to Rs 1,63,600 per 10 grams, inclusive of…
The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) has declared the SOF Level 2 Results 2026 on the official website, sofworld.org. Students who have taken the exam can visit the official website to get the complete details. The Level 2 examinations, reserved exclusively for top performers from the first round, serve as a decisive benchmark in subjects such…
SSC Public examinations March 2026: The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Andhra Pradesh, has issued an important press note regarding the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Public examinations, March 2026.According to the official announcement, the SSC Public examinations 2026 will be conducted from March 16 to April 1, 2026. For the first time, students’ nomination data…
Visa delays threaten careers of foreign doctors and healthcare access in the US. (Getty Images) A growing administrative bottleneck in the United States is threatening to upend the careers of hundreds of internationally trained doctors just as they prepare to step into critical roles. These physicians, many of whom have spent years training in American…