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NMC issues no-leave advisory before NEET-UG 2026 exam to avoid malpractices

New Delhi, April 24 -- The National Medical Commission (NMC) has advised all medical colleges not to grant leave to students on May 2 and 3, barring "exceptional circumstances with due justification,"... Read More


Govt, WHO stress stronger protection against NCDs for all Bangladeshis

Dhaka, April 24 -- With strong leadership from the government of Bangladesh and technical support from WHO, every Bangladeshi - wherever they live - can be better protected from NCDs and live longer, ... Read More


PM Modi urges support from female voters in West Bengal, assures "freedom from atrocities on daughters"

Dumdum, April 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged the women voters in West Bengal to support BJP in the second phase of the assembly polls, calling the ruling TMC an "anti-women" party.... Read More


Sachin Tendulkar turns 53: A look at his luxurious car collection, Lamborghini Urus S, Porsche 911 Turbo, and more

New Delhi, April 24 -- April 24 marked the 53rd birthday of former Indian cricketer Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar. The cricket legend celebrated the occasion by cutting a cake outside his residence in the p... Read More


IPL 2026: SRH skipper Pat Cummins confirms availability ahead of Rajasthan Royals match: 'Been a long time coming'

New Delhi, April 24 -- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have received a big boost ahead of their IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Saturday, with skipper Pat Cummins confirming his availability... Read More


No fireworks at Thrissur Pooram this year

Thiruvananthapuram, April 24 -- The Thrissur Pooram this year, scheduled on Sunday, will be held without fireworks and by significantly scaling down the 'kudamattam' (exchange of parasols) ceremony fo... Read More


Warrior turns killer in the age of non-contact wars

India, April 24 -- A characteristic of contemporary wars is that the ethics of fighting are increasingly receding to the background. During the initial days of the ongoing war in West Asia, the world ... Read More


Drawing the line on insults

India, April 24 -- In the unlikely event of this editorial calling US President Donald Trump deranged, or perhaps something far worse, would Prime Minister Narendra Modi share it on his social media h... Read More


Forty years after disaster, lessons about nuclear safety

India, April 24 -- On Sunday, April 26, Ukraine and the world will mark 40 years since the Chornobyl disaster - the worst accident in the history of civilian nuclear power. That day, we honour the mem... Read More


Deregulation in focus, the bet is on entrepreneurs

India, April 24 -- One of the most important ideas in Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech last August was the call for a new wave of reform built around deregulation. Since Ind... Read More