NEET 2027 to adopt Computer-Based Test format, ending pen-and-paper examinations for medical aspirants across India permanently NEW DELHI: The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate medical admissions will move completely to the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format from 2027, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said. The transition will end the use of pen-and-paper OMR sheets…
ISRO Scientist recruitment 2026 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has started the online application process for the recruitment of 93 Scientist, Engineer ‘SC’ posts in various engineering disciplines. The recruitment is being conducted through the ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB).Eligible candidates can apply online through the official ISRO website, isro.gov.in. The last date to…
Eligible Filipino travellers can now obtain a UAE visa on arrival, simplifying entry and boosting tourism / Image – file Thousands of Filipino travellers now have a simpler way to enter the UAE.Starting June 25, eligible Philippine passport holders can obtain a UAE visa on arrival instead of applying for a visa before travelling. The…
State-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) will shut a 120,000-barrel-per-day crude unit and some secondary processing units at its Mumbai refinery in November for planned maintenance, news agency Reuters reported citing industry source on Monday.The maintenance shutdown will affect units at BPCL’s 200,000-bpd refinery in Mumbai, one of the company’s key refining facilities in western…
US Vice President JD Vance has outlined a three-point framework at the centre of a proposed peace agreement between Washington and Tehran, stressing that Iran must forgo nuclear weapons, keep the Strait of Hormuz open and meet strict conditions before receiving any economic benefits.Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Vance said, “The agreement is…
Jazz icon Cassandra Wilson passes away at 70 in Jackson. (Instagram) Cassandra Wilson, a renowned jazz singer who had won Grammys for her contributions to the music industry, has passed away. She was 70 years old at the time of her passing. She is remembered for her soulful vocals and for pioneering the jazz genre….
Tata Motors has launched a new Jubilee Edition of the Sierra to celebrate the SUV crossing the 50,000-unit sales milestone in India. The special edition is based on the Smart+, Pure and Adventure variants and brings a range of dealer-fitted accessories along with a few additional convenience features. The company is yet to announce the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) Cricket Ireland (CI) has confirmed that the upcoming two-match T20I series against India will be played as scheduled at Stormont in Belfast on June 26 and 28, following an extensive review of the security situation in the city.The confirmation comes after civil disturbances were reported in Belfast earlier this month. In response,…
John Irvin passes away at 86; ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ and ‘Hamburger Hill’ director no more British director John Irvin, whose career covered television, documentaries and Hollywood cinema, has died aged 86. The filmmaker passed away peacefully at his home on August 11 as reported by The Sun.John Irvin was recognised for his versatility across…
Meet Rufus, Wimbledon’s famous hawk, who has spent 18 years keeping pesky pigeons away from tennis courts. Wimbledon has plenty of familiar sights when the Championships arrive, from packed Centre Court stands to strawberries and cream. But long before the crowds settle in, one of the All England Club’s most experienced regulars is already at…