Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Ali Khan Mahmudabad, an associate professor at Ashoka University, was arrested by Haryana Police on Sunday, following a social media post concerning Operation Sindoor—India's military action in Pakistan and PoK in after the deadly Pahalgam attack. Mahmudabad is an associate professor at Ashoka University, where he heads the political science department. His post was perceived by some as critical of the military and disrespectful to women officers, particularly Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who had represented the armed forces during media briefings on Operation Sindoor. The Haryana State Commission for Women had issued a notice to Mahmudabad, alleging that his remarks misrepresented facts and could incite communal disharmony. The commission stated that his comments revealed a misrepresentation of facts with repeated references to "genocide," "dehumanisation," and "hypocrisy," attributing malicious communal intent to the government […]

[ad_1] Gold rate: Despite significant price fluctuations over the past week, the overall trend has remained relatively stable. (AI image) Gold rate today: Gold June futures on MCX began trading lower on Tuesday, opening at Rs 92,965/10 grams, showing a decrease of Rs 332 or 0.36%. Similarly, silver July futures declined to Rs 95,172/kg, representing a reduction of Rs 281 or 0.29%.Gold prices have seen a total decline of Rs 6,513 from its highest point of Rs 99,358/10 grams. Despite significant price fluctuations over the past week, the overall trend has remained relatively stable.In international markets, early Monday trading saw gold and silver reaching higher resistance points following Moody's US credit rating downgrade on Friday. However, the rally proved unsustainable, with prices falling below $3,320 and $32.20 per ounce as increased optimism about potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks reduced the demand […]

[ad_1] Jofra Archer (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals pacer Jofra Archer brought smiles to fans’ faces with his hilarious mimicry of CSK all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Known for his fiery right-arm pace, Archer turned into a left-arm spinner during a practice session, imitating Jadeja’s bowling action to perfection. The fun didn’t stop there — Archer even mimicked Jadeja’s signature expression after narrowly missing out on a wicket. Rajasthan Royals shared the amusing video on social media, captioning it: “Jofra Archer. Right arm fast. Left-arm orthodox.” The light-hearted moment showcased Archer’s playful side and was a big hit among fans online.Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings will look to continue their rebuilding journey, while Rajasthan Royals aim to finish their campaign on a positive note when the two sides meet in an IPL 2025 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.With […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project has achieved a key milestone with the completion of 300 km of viaduct work, union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Tuesday. The update was shared in a video posted by the minister on social media platform X.This development marks major milestone in India’s first bullet train project, which is being executed by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL). In November 2023, the NHSRCL had reported the completion of 100 km of viaduct and 250 km of pier work along the corridor."Progress of Bullet Train project: Till date: 21.11.2023. Pillars: 251.40 km. Elevated super-structure: 103.24 km," Vaishnaw had said in a previous post on X, alongside a video showing ongoing construction.According to NHSRCL, the viaduct work includes structures over six major rivers in Gujarat: Par, Purna, Mindhola, Ambika, Auranga, and […]

[ad_1] Despite decades of global efforts to achieve gender equality in education, women remain significantly underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.According to the 2025 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report byUNESCO, while women now make up the majority of university students in many high and middle-income countries, they are still far less likely to pursue or remain in STEM disciplines. The GEM report suggests that globally, women account for just 28% of engineering graduates and only 30% of leadership roles in higher education. The disparity is even more pronounced in technical and vocational training, where cultural biases and structural barriers continue to discourage female participation. This persistent gender gap not only limits individual opportunities but also hinders global progress in innovation, economic development, and inclusive growth.More women in classrooms, fewer in labsAs per the UNESCO GEM report 2025, […]

[ad_1] H-1B visa registration decline comes at a time when visa fee has increased sharply and the US economic slowdown has resulted in job cuts. (AI image) Donald Trump impact: H-1B visa applications for FY26 have decreased by 25% to 358,737 compared to the previous year, as per United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) data. The number of shortlisted candidates reduced by 27% to 120,141, from which 85,000 H-1B visas will be granted.The FY26 selections, reaching their lowest point since FY22, come at a time when visa fee has increased sharply and the US economic slowdown has resulted in job cuts. The United States issues 85,000 skilled worker H-1B visas annually, with India being a a huge beneficiary. Both US organisations and Indian IT companies utilise these visas to deploy skilled professionals overseas. The USCIS conducted H-1B registrations for […]

[ad_1] 'Free Palestine' ... slogans disrupted Microsoft's biggest event of the year 2025, Build 2025. Shortly after Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella took the stage at Microsoft Build conference, an employee interrupted the speech by shouting “Free Palestine” and demanding accountability from the CEO for the company’s work with the Israeli government. Microsoft Build is the company’s annual developers conference. This is the second time this year that an event with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on stage has been disrupted. Earlier this year, similar 'Free Palestine' protests were made by some employees at the company's 50 year celebrations when Microsoft current CEO Satya Nadella and former CEOs Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer were on stage. At another Microsoft 50th anniversary event, a Microsoft employee stood up and called Microsoft’s AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman a “war profiteer.” The protesting Microsoft employees are […]

[ad_1] Get ready for the biggest cinematic showdown of 2025! Bollywood heavyweight Hrithik Roshan is back as Agent Kabir in ‘War 2’, this time going head-to-head with South superstar Jr NTR in his much-awaited Bollywood debut. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the teaser for ‘War 2’ has finally dropped, taking the internet by storm on the occasion of Jr NTR’s birthday. And what a way to mark the day, it’s not just a teaser, it’s a bold statement that this is going to be the film to watch in 2025.A Powerful Glimpse into the Spy UniverseWAR 2 | Official Teaser | Hrithik Roshan | NTR | Kiara Advani | Ayan Mukerji | YRF Spy UniverseAbout 'WAR 2' TeaserThe 1 minute 34 seconds long teaser was shared by Superstar Hrithik Roshan on X (formerly Twitter), welcoming Jr. NTR to the franchise. Staying […]

[ad_1] Protean's shares have crashed by more than 30% over two trading sessions. (AI image) Protean share price crash: Protean eGov Technologies shares plunged another 13% on Tuesday morning, following Monday's 20% drop. The significant decrease came after the Income Tax Department did not select the company, in which notable investor Ramesh Damani holds stakes, for their PAN 2.0 systems technology upgrade project.The company's shares have crashed by more than 30% over two trading sessions. With continued downward pressure, the stock could potentially reach its 52-week low of Rs 930, according to an ET report. During the opening trading session, the shares were valued at approximately Rs 995.At 11:24 AM, shares of Protean eGov Technologies were trading at Rs 1,073.20, down Rs 70 or 6.12%.The company disclosed through a regulatory filing on Sunday that the Income Tax Department had not […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Army's bomb disposal squad destroyed a live shell from Pakistan near a village close to the border in Jammu and Kashmir, news agency ANI reported. The shell was found by the roadside and was removed to protect people in the area.Mohammad Mashuk, a resident of Dara Bagyal in Poonch, said that the army was doing a "tremendous" job by removing such shells. He explained that the shell found in Dara Bagyal was dangerous for the people living nearby, but now the danger has been removed.Mohammad Mashuk said to news agency ANI, "I want to say that the Indian army is doing a tremendous job in the entire Poonch. The live shell was there on the roadside, and there is a 'basti' nearby. However, the army personnel destroyed it. It was a huge threat for us, especially […]