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CUET UG: Phase 2 exams today; 5 marks to be allotted for dropped questions

This year, if any question is found wrong or any question is withdrawn, five marks will be given to the candidates in lieu of the question

China announces military drills following Pelosi's Taiwan visit: Report

Starting from Thursday, China has said that it will carry out five days of "necessary and just" military drills in the seas around Taiwan following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to the island

After Herald House sealing, Congress steps up attack on govt in Parliament

A day after the ED sealed Herald House, the Congress on Wednesday gave multiple adjournment motion notices in the Lok Sabha and suspension of business notice in the Rajya Sabha.

Unsure of CWG participation, Tejaswin wins India 1st track-and-field medal

Till about a few days back, high jumper Tejaswin Shankar was not sure whether he would be able to participate in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Sample of monkeypox suspect Tibetan boy sent for examination in Karnataka

Samples of 9-year-old boy from Tibet, suspected of having monkeypox, have been sent to the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory of Bengaluru Medical College and Research Institute for examination

Factory explosion in Bergerac in southwest France leaves 8 injured

An explosion in a factory in the city of Bergerac in southwest France left eight people injured, one in critical condition, a French daily has reported.

US Senate approves Sweden, Finland joining NATO with majority votes

The US Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve the accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO, with the resolution gaining the support of 95 senators.

Iraqi Shiite cleric calls for dissolving Parliament, early elections

Iraqi prominent Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr called for dissolving the parliament and holding early elections, urging his followers to continue their open sit-in in the Parliament building.

Govt to move 'The Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022' in Rajya Sabha

The government will move 'The Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022' in the Rajya Sabha for consideration and passing

Monkeypox: Canada confirms 890 cases, Ontario has the highest number

The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed 890 cases of monkeypox in the country.

Bangladesh: PM Hasina says conspiracy to oust her from power intensified

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that she knows the conspirators who are plotting against the Awami League (AL) government

Congress accuses Centre of treating party leaders like 'terrorists'

Congress came down heavily on the BJP government at the Centre, accusing the ruling dispensation of treating its party leaders as 'terrorists'

Maharashtra: NIA arrests 2 more accused in Umesh Kolhe murder case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) said on Wednesday that it has arrested two more persons in connection with the murder of Umesh Kolhe in Maharashtra's Amravati district.

Liquor traders unwilling to place bulk orders, leading to shortage in Delhi

Despite the extension of licence for one month by AAP government, most of the liquor traders in the national capital are not willing to place bulk orders, leading to an unprecedented liquor crisis

Chief Justice Ramana requested by Law Minister to nominate successor

Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana, who is set to demit office on August 26 on superannuation, on Wednesday received a communication from the Law and Justice Minister to nominate his successor.

BCCI announces schedule for home series against Australia, South Africa

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the upcoming Australia and South Africa's tour of India, commencing on September 20.

Liz Truss gets 34-point lead in latest opinion poll of Conservative members

Truss and Sunak will face the Tory faithful Wednesday night amid strong signs that the party has already made up its mind who it wants to become its next leader and prime minister, Daily Mail reported

CWG: Judoka Tulika reaches final in heavyweight division, assured of medal

In the final, Tulika will meet Sarah Adlington of Scotland on Wednesday evening to decide the colour of the medal.

Samsung's latest Galaxy S23 Ultra may feature new 200 megapixel camera

South Korean tech giant Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphone -- Galaxy S23 Ultra -- is likely to feature a 200MP primary camera with the unannounced ISOCELL HP2 camera sensor.

Three turncoats get ministerial berths in Mamata Banerjee's government

As 9 TMC legislators were inducted as ministers in the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government, three out of them are turncoat politicians who joined Trinamool Congress at a later stage.