CBSE to introduce on-screen marking for Class 12 from 2026: What it means for students
What does on-screen marking mean for students? The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has…
India considering naval escort for ships in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war: Report | India News
NEW DELHI: India is considering sending naval ships to escort its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing Middle East tensions, according to a report by The New York Times.The report said the move is being examined following requests from Indian shipowners seeking protection for commercial vessels navigating the strategic waterway. Iran’s Huge…
RBI dividend norms: Banks can pay up to 75% of profits as payout from FY27
The Reserve Bank of India has capped the maximum dividend payout by banks at 75% of profit after tax (PAT), with the new prudential norms set to take effect from the financial year 2026-27.The central bank on Tuesday issued the Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend and Remittances…
T20 World Cup 2026: TOI’s Team of the Tournament | Cricket News
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav holds the T20 World Cup trophy with teammates. (PTI Photo) After India’s emphatic win over New Zealand in the final, the spotlight now turns to the tournament’s standout performers. TOI’s team reflects India’s dominance, with as many as four players in our XI. The picks were based solely on those who…
US appeals court orders end to SAVE student loan repayment plan affecting millions
US appeals court orders end to SAVE student loan repayment plan affecting millions of borrowers nationwide. (Getty Images) A federal appeals court in the US has ordered the end of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, a repayment programme introduced during the Biden administration that was used by millions of student loan borrowers….
Air India fuel surcharge: Airline to levy Rs 399 charge on domestic tickets from March 12
Air India and Air India Express will start levying a fuel surcharge of Rs 399 on each domestic flight ticket from March 12, as airlines face rising operating costs following a sharp increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices amid tensions in Middle East, reported PTI.The airline group said the surcharge will be implemented in…
No-confidence motion debate: Opposition accuses Om Birla of partisanship, NDA defends Speaker in Lok Sabha | India News
NEW DELHI: The ruling NDA on Tuesday strongly defended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during a debate on a resolution seeking his removal, while opposition parties accused him of acting under government pressure and failing to conduct House proceedings impartially.The debate began after opposition members moved a resolution to remove Birla as Speaker, alleging bias…
Freight pricing scrutiny: Govt asks shipping lines to avoid ‘predatory’ charges amid Middle East crisis
The government has asked shipping companies, vessel operators and their agents to refrain from “predatory, non-transparent and opportunistic pricing” practices as freight costs rise sharply amid disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, PTI reported citing sources.The advisory was issued by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) on Monday after the regulator received…
Lakshya Sen admits heightened self-expectations added to All England Open ‘heartbreak’ | Badminton News
India’s Lakshya Sen (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: When Lakshya Sen took on Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen in the 2022 All England Open final, he could only take 10 and 15 points from the Dane, respectively. In 2024, after securing a long-lasting UK visa, the Indian shuttler joked he would win the title there 3-4 times and…
‘Feeling so proud words cannot suffice’: Shashi Tharoor shares birthday call from Sanju Samson after T20 World Cup win | Cricket News
Sanju Samson and Kuldeep Yadav with the T20 World Cup trophy. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed his delight at Sanju Samson’s scintillating performances in India’s T20 World Cup triumph, revealing that the wicketkeeper-batter even called him on his birthday. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Tharoor took…
Brown University issues Middle East travel advisory for students and faculty
Major geopolitical tensions rarely remain confined to diplomatic channels. Universities that send students and faculty across the world often find themselves adjusting travel policies in response to shifting security conditions. In the latest instance, Brown University has advised its academic community to reconsider travel plans to several countries in the Middle East as the regional…