Category: Business News & Economy
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NTA undertakes exam system overhaul, removes more than 50 staff members
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has removed more than 50 of its staff members and is onboarding professionals for key leadership positions as part of measures to reform the overall examination system, the education ministry said on Monday. The development came a day after the NTA ordered a re-test for three subjects of the UGC-NET…
Arizona man, 88, and his dog got stuck overnight in monsoon mud with no cell service; how one emergency SOS text helped save them
A harrowing night unfolded for an 88-year-old man and his canine companion in Yavapai County when their vehicle became immobilized in thick mud from recent monsoon storms. An emergency SOS text sent out in distress helped authorities track them down. Fortunately, rescue teams reached them safely early Friday, aptly emphasizing the value of emergency communication…
Transgender identity cards issued before 2026 law to remain valid: Govt
The Union government told the Supreme Court that transgender identity cards issued under the 2019 law will remain valid; the court will examine cards cancelled or replaced after the 2026 amendment
Dimagi Naxal Party gets 200K followers: What is it and how did it start?
The online outfit surfaced after PM Modi’s Independence Day reference to “dimagi Naxals” and has quickly built a large following across social media
In 2016, scientists tested drone-dropped peanut-butter vaccine baits to protect prairie dogs and save North America’s rarest mammal
In 2016, scientists tested drone-dropped peanut-butter vaccine baits to protect prairie dogs and save North America’s rarest mammal
Why walking gets harder as you get older
As individuals age, they may face breathlessness stemming from changes in their walking mechanics. The trade-off between speed and stability becomes evident as older adults’ ankle muscles co-contract to provide a more solid impact on the ground. While this adaptation aids balance, it leads to quicker exhaustion and shorter strides. Incorporating regular movement and balance…
6 listed REITs distribute ₹3,136 cr in Q1FY27 to nearly 500,000 unitholders
India’s six listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) distributed Rs 3,136 crore to nearly 5 lakh unitholders during the June quarter, according to industry data. The six listed REITs are Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, Nexus Select Trust, Knowledge Realty Trust and Bagmane Prime Office. In a…
‘Didn’t help me as person’: Facing IPL ban, Harry Brook reflects on criticism during SRH stint
Brook scored 190 runs in the 2023 season despite making a century against Kolkata Knight Riders. His form dropped after that innings, and he came under pressure over his performances.
Rajasthan turns to PPP model to expand market access for state artisans
Rajasthan to run four major haats under PPP model to give artisans, weavers and small entrepreneurs better market access, fair prices and wider opportunities