IIT Mandi Director recruitment 2026: Education Ministry invites applications, ₹2.25 lakh monthly salary on offer; check eligibility and deadline

The Ministry of Education has opened applications for the post of Director at IIT Mandi, offering a monthly salary of ₹2.25 lakh along with allowances. Senior academicians meeting the prescribed academic, teaching and administrative requirements can apply by October 31, 2026, as the search begins ahead of the current Director’s tenure ending in December.

‘We’ll sacrifice points’: World No.1 Sabalenka fires warning at WTA, ATP to end mandatory events over brutal schedule

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has called for the WTA and ATP to scrap mandatory tournaments, saying players should be free to prioritise their health. Backing Carlos Alcaraz’s concerns over the packed calendar, Sabalenka warned players may have to sacrifice ranking points and positions if the tours refuse to ease the schedule. She said protecting their…

‘Sar tan se juda’ challenges India’s sovereignty, cannot be equated with ‘Allahu Akbar’, ‘Jai Shri Ram’: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court denied bail to Maulana Tauqeer Raza concerning the 2025 Bareilly violence. The court found his speech challenged law and India’s sovereignty and integrity. Raza was jailed in October 2025 following September’s violent rally. Police reported he called for a large assembly without official permission. The court noted his post-incident speech applauded…

FIIs poured nearly Rs 50,000 crore into these sectors in last 2 months. Here’s what they bought

Foreign investors turned net buyers in India, deploying Rs 49,830 crore across sectors in July and August, with consumer services, healthcare, consumer durables, financials and IT emerging as the biggest beneficiaries. The shift reflects stronger domestic growth, better-than-expected Q1 earnings and a stabilising rupee, while telecom, capital goods, power and select other sectors faced sustained…

‘Old Monk is not rum! Hum rahe na hum’: FSSAI’s claim has left rum drinkers asking, ‘What have we been drinking all these years?’

India’s food safety authority has raised questions about Old Monk’s designation as rum, highlighting its use of neutral spirit combined with rum flavoring. The creators of Old Monk have consented to alter their packaging and eliminate any age-related assertions. New labels are currently under FSSAI review, while legal proceedings are ongoing. This situation has triggered…