13,186 additional seats have been approved NEW DELHI: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 13,186 additional MBBS seats for the 2026-27 academic year, taking the total approved undergraduate medical intake to 1,40,214 seats across 836 medical colleges, excluding seats at the Institutes of National Importance (INIs).The updated seat matrix, as on September 1, incorporates…
The makers of ‘Ramayana’ has released two fresh character posters, with Lara Dutta playing Queen Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chadha as Manthara. The posters spotlight two crucial figures and hint at the turn of events that will alter Lord Rama’s destiny forever. Through them, audiences get their first look at two characters whose roles are closely…
India’s financial conditions remained under pressure in April as elevated crude oil prices, continued foreign investor outflows and a weakening rupee tightened stress across markets amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to a Crisil report.The Crisil Financial Conditions Index (FCI) stood at -1.2 in April compared with -1.4 in March. The report noted that…
Abhishek Sharma’s parents watching the match in the stadium. NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma delivered a night to remember in IPL 2026, smashing an unbeaten 135 to power Sunrisers Hyderabad to a dominant win over Delhi Capitals — but it was his emotional and humorous post-match tribute to his father that truly captured hearts.After his breathtaking…
KOLKATA: The 19 appellate tribunals are set to begin hearing appeals for the inclusion or exclusion of electors at Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation in Kolkata from Monday, four days after the electoral roll for the second-phase Bengal assembly polls was frozen on Thursday. The tribunals, constituted and notified by…
Guy Sebastian, best known for his songs ‘Perfect Love’, ‘Who’s That Girl’, and ‘Angels Brought Me Here’, recently had a DNA test done as part of one of his latest features. The star had always wanted to know more about his ancestry. When he got a chance to get the test done while featuring on…
Neetu Kapoor, who has been busy promoting her latest release Daadi Ki Shaadi, often shares heartwarming stories about her family. The veteran actress recently opened up about her adorable morning routine with granddaughter Raha Kapoor and revealed how the little one loves turning their mornings into playful salon sessions.During an appearance on Soha Ali Khan’s…
Pulakeshinagar police have launched an investigation into the incident. BENGALURU: At least two construction workers sustained serious head and facial injuries in an explosion at an under-construction building in Bengaluru’s Pulakeshinagar area, police said on Wednesday.According to news agency PTI, the injured workers, Allauddin and Suraj, were admitted to Bowring Hospital for treatment.The incident occurred…
Ather Energy has introduced temporary price reductions and promotional benefits on the Ather Rizta S and Ather 450S, with the revised pricing valid across Ather Experience Centres in India until March 31, 2026. Following the revision, the Rizta S is priced at around Rs 1.05 lakh, while the 450S starts at about Rs 1.13 lakh…
Dharmendra Pradhan assures confidence in NTA as 22 lakh candidates prepare today NEW DELHI: As 22 lakh students across the country get set to appear for the NEET re-exam, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday urged them to appear for it fearlessly, confidently, and free of any anxiety or pressure.Pradhan, who was speaking at…
