NEW DELHI: The West Bengal government has constituted a nine-member expert committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to examine and finalise the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC), 2026.The proposed legislation is expected to be introduced during the assembly’s August session, with indigenous communities proposed to remain outside its ambit.In a…
For more than a million years, a small ancient human relative survived quietly on the volcanic island of Flores in Indonesia. Then, around 50,000 years ago, this tiny hominin known as Homo floresiensis, nicknamed the hobbit because of its small stature, disappeared entirely, leaving behind one of the most puzzling mysteries in human evolution. Scientists…
Despite stock market volatility in June, net inflows into equity mutual funds (MFs) during the month jumped 26% over May to almost Rs 29,000 crore as investors poured money into mid- and small-cap funds ahead of other types of schemes.Gross flows through the SIP route also jumped to nearly Rs 31,800 crore, a three-month high…
Los Angeles Knight Riders beat San Francisco Unicorns (X) Los Angeles Knight Riders strengthened their Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 playoff push with an 11-run victory over San Francisco Unicorns in Dallas, a result that reshuffled the top of the standings for the second time on the day. After MI New York had earlier climbed…
Deepti Sharma (Getty Images) India all-rounder Deepti Sharma added another landmark to her illustrious career on the opening day of the one-off women’s Test against England at Lord’s, becoming the highest wicket-taker in the history of women’s international cricket. The 27-year-old went past legendary fast bowler Jhulan Goswami to move to the top of the…
The Centre has initiated an inquiry into NCERT’s administrative and legal functioning after the council failed to defend its decision to blacklist a paper supplier before the Delhi High Court. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed strict action against responsible officials while seeking a review of procurement practices and measures to prevent future textbook…
Shafiq Syed won a National Award and starred in Oscar-nominated ‘Salaam Bombay!’ as a child, discovered on Mumbai’s streets. Despite early success and meeting the President, acting offers dried up. He returned to Bangalore, later appearing only in ‘Patang’, and eventually became an auto-rickshaw driver to support his family. Many people believe that winning a…
Debt can feel heavier than money sometimes, especially for those who are under the malefic influence of Saturn, the planet of karma. It puts strain on our minds, creates tension in our homes, and creates fearful thoughts about the future. After working hard and earning money, bills are still there to remind you that you…
The latest allegations come at a time when the NEET-UG paper leak had triggered a major political storm and forced govt to promise stricter safeguards in high-stakes exams New Delhi: An organised examination racket is operating across several states, according to Haryana-based advocate and student leader Deepak Dhankhar, who claims the UGC-NET Sociology question paper…
Passed Info To US Officials This Week, Details Not Given Israel has shared fresh intelligence with the US alleging that Iran recently developed a new plan to assassinate US President Donald Trump, according to multiple media reports.The Wall Street Journal reported that Israel passed the intelligence to US officials this week. Concurrently, CNN, citing two…