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IITs shift to flexible, future-ready curricula amid rapid tech changes

Leading IITs are moving away from decade-long syllabus reviews, introducing interdisciplinary tracks, flexible entry-exit options and hands-on learning to meet NEP 2020 goals

Rahul Gandhi to attend friendly football match between Messi, Revanth Reddy

Rahul Gandhi will land in Hyderabad on a special flight at 4.30 PM and will proceed to Taj Falaknuma Palace Hotel where Messi will be staying

Messi's India tour begins today! All you need to know about Kolkata leg

The Argentine great, accompanied by his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, will follow a tightly packed schedule featuring meet-and-greets, ceremonial events in Kolkata today

Over 128K people bitten by stray dogs in Mumbai in 2024: Eknath Shinde

In Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) limits, 9,427 people were bitten by stray dogs, while 1,28,252 people suffered dog bites in Mumbai as per the 2024 figures, Shinde added

Taiwan records 9 Chinese sorties, 7 naval vessels around its territory

Today's Chinese military activity around the island nation has seen a significant decline compared to December 12

Delhi covered in dense smog as multiple areas record 'severe' AQI

Persistent fog and low winds trap pollutants as winter sets in, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life across the capital

Assam Cricket Association suspends four cricketers for corrupt practices

The ACA confirmed that the players have been suspended following their alleged involvement in corrupt practices during the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy season

Vinesh Phogat comes out of retirement, eyes 2028 Los Angeles Olympics medal

The 31-year-old had walked away from the sport after the heartbreak of the Paris Games last year, where she was dramatically disqualified for being 100 grams over the permissible weight limit

California, 18 more US states to sue Trump over $100K H-1B visa fee hike

States argue that the $100,000 H-1B fee exceeds presidential authority, could disrupt tech, healthcare, and education, and adds a costly barrier for employers hiring skilled foreign workers

Gold prices rise ₹10 to ₹1,33,210; silver up ₹100, trading at ₹2,04,100

The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,22,110

Paramount's $54 bn debt poses major challenge in Warner Bros takeover bid

Paramount has a temporary financing package in place for the combined company, but it hasn't locked in a maximum rate on more permanent borrowings for the transaction

China rejecting Nvidia's H200 chips, pushing for self-reliance: Sacks

Sacks' comments raise questions about whether Nvidia will be able to recover revenue from China, a data centre market it has removed entirely from its forecasts

Trump names Hassett, Warsh as top contenders for Federal Reserve chair

Trump previously signalled that he already made up his mind, saying Monday he had a "a pretty good idea" of who to nominate

Trump signals start of land strikes on drug operations in Latin America

The US president for days has been pledging to broaden the effort, which comes after the Pentagon has launched a series of attacks on what it has called drug-smuggling boats

US justice dept seeks to block contempt probe in mass deportation case

In an April 16 order, the judge said he gave the administration "ample opportunity to rectify or explain their actions" but concluded that "none of their responses has been satisfactory"

BJP set to elect new UP prez; senior leaders to file nominations on Dec 14

With the nomination phase formally beginning Saturday, the BJP is poised to unveil its new Uttar Pradesh chief on Sunday

IndiGo estimates over ₹500 crore payout after mass flight cancellations

The budget airline said in a post on X it was in the process of identifying flights where customers were severely impacted and stranded at airports on December 3, 4 and 5

Messi mania grips Kolkata, arrival sparks frenzy as his India tour begins

Children perched on shoulders and drums rolled as Messi was whisked out through the VIP gate under massive security

Trump sued by preservationists over new White House ballroom project

The project has prompted criticism in the historic preservation and architectural communities, and among his political adversaries, but the lawsuit is the most tangible effort thus far

US Navy admiral overseeing Trump admin's boat strikes hands over command

In farewell remarks, Holsey did not mention the military operations or the reasons for his early retirement, but he urged his successor to uphold longstanding partnerships in the region