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Centre removes NTA chief Subodh Kumar Singh amid massive row over NEET-UG and UGC NET exams

New Delhi: The Centre has dismissed Subodh Kumar Singh, the chief of the National Testing Agency (NTA), amid the massive controversy over alleged irregularities in the NEET and UGC-NET examinations.

Ex-ISRO chief to lead panel on reforming National Testing Agency

New Delhi: Amid raging controversy over irregularities in the conduct of India’s two most of the prestigious competitive exams, UGC-NET and NEET-UG, the education ministry announced on Saturday the formation of a high-level committee of experts to ensure the transparent, smooth, and fair conduct of examinations by the National Testing Agency (NTA), media reported.

Yoga enthusiasts celebrate International Yoga Day across the globe

The tenth International Yoga Day was celebrated across the globe with enthusiasts participating in the traditional exercise form, pledging to keep themselves fit.

Amid paper leak row, CSIR-UGC-NET exam scheduled for next week postponed

The joint CSIR-UGC-NET examination, scheduled between Tuesday and Thursday has been postponed amid a huge paper leak row, the National Testing Agency announced this evening.

'Holy and holistic': Indian Muslims warming up to Yoga

Maintaining a healthy and fit body is a requirement in Islam, which teaches a Muslim that his or her body is a gift from Allah. Yoga happens to be a common ground between Hindus and Muslims.

Amazon.in launches Creator University & Creator Connect programmes in India

Kolkata: E-commerce platform Amazon.in has launched Creator University, an education programme designed to equip content creators with the tools and knowledge necessary to prosper within the dynamic creator economy.

2024 UGC NET row: Initial probe finds corruption racket; officials to be probed

New Delhi: Initial enquiry into the allegation that the 2024 UGC NET examination may have been compromised indicates involvement of a large corruption racket, media reported.

NEET paper leak: Accused got question paper night before exam, memorised answers

Patna: The controversy surrounding irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) has escalated as four arrested people admitted that the exam's question paper was leaked the night before the test, media reported.

Amid NEET row, Centre now cancels UGC-NET examination after examination integrity compromised

Even as the controversy over NEET threatens to reach a boiling point, the Ministry of Education has now cancelled the UGC-NET exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency, just a day after it was held.

MoU Signed between IGNCA, Deepak Gore to preserve Shivaji Maharaj's legacy

New Delhi/IBNS: In a significant development, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Deepak Gore.

UK's Graduate Route Visa is playing a crucial role in attracting international talent: Expert

An expert feels that the UK's Graduate Route Visa is playing a crucial role in attracting international talent to the country.

Urdu medium girl tops NEET, Muslims figure among successful By Tauseef Reza

Google brings major privacy update to Maps, it will no longer save users' locations on its servers

California/IBNS: Sundar Pichai-led Google is rolling out important privacy updates to the Maps app as the American tech giant is altering the way it handles users’ location data.

Google makes 'technical improvements' to AI-generated search summaries after outlandish answers went viral

California/IBNS: American tech giant Google on Friday said that it had made "more than a dozen technical improvements" to its artificial intelligence (AI) systems after its retooled search engine was found spitting out erroneous information, reports said.

Qatar hosts Indian Mango Festival in Doha's Souq Waqif marketplace

A significant number of enthusiasts visited the Indian Mango Festival, also known as Indian Hamba, at Souq Waqif marketplace in Qatar's capital city Doha recently.

The Best Free Online Word to PDF Converters

In today’s digital era, where information flows through digital documents, we often need to convert documents to different formats. Transforming a Word document to PDF is one common task that often fulfils the need for sharing, archiving, and ensuring consistent formatting.

Reviving one of India’s oldest instruments Shatatantri Veena my priority, says santoor exponent Tarun Bhattacharya in NY

In a recent musical fusion at TNC, Huntington, New York, audiences were treated to a mesmerizing collaboration featuring young musicians from the Indian Diaspora and Latin America and leading them was India’s global music ambassador Tarun Bhattacharya. 

US Consulate General Kolkata celebrates English Access Scholarship Program Graduation

Kolkata/IBNS: In partnership with the Regional English Language Office (RELO) of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, and the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) Kolkata, hosted the graduation ceremony of the English Access Scholarship Program today at the American Center in Kolkata.

The American Dream: Indian students immigrate, make their mark in science

Meera Chandrasekhar left India in 1975 to study in the United States, driven by her passion for experimental physics. Dr. Kattesh Katti arrived in 1990 and eventually became a pioneer in nanotechnology and nano-medicine. Vineet Singh arrived 27 years ago to expand his research in microbiology.

Now WhatsApp allows users to share one-minute voice notes on status updates

Instant messaging app WhatsApp has introduced a new feature allowing people to share one-minute voice notes on status updates.

Sona College of Technology is now assessed at NAAC A++, the highest level

The Sona College of Technology has been assessed by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and awarded the NAAC A++ ranking with a score of 3.65.

Australian High Commission collaborates with KNMA to host ‘Walking through a Songline’ exhibition in New Delhi

The Australian High Commission in India together with the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) is bringing a unique showcase of the immersive multimedia installation 'Walking Through a Songline' (WTAS) to New Delhi.

Australian High Commission collaborates with KNMA to host ‘Walking through a Songline’ exhibition in New Delhi

The Australian High Commission in India together with the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) is bringing a unique showcase of the immersive multimedia installation 'Walking Through a Songline' (WTAS) to New Delhi.

DD Bharati to telecast IGNCA's vibrant cultural programs every Sunday

New Delhi: DD Bharati will telecast the vibrant cultural programs of the country's leading art institution, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), every Sunday.

Vegan leather makes a compassionate fashion statement

The concept of vegan leather as a cruelty-free alternative to regular animal skin leather is emerging as fast fashion is being replaced by sustainability and compassion in both India and the US. Leather however is a dominant textile in both countries, so their technique for creating vegan fabric looks very different. Wura Layiwola, Nikki Baerson, Isabelle Marak, Jocelyn Peshia, Jamie Maron from the US and Supriyo Hazra and Yogesh Tyagi from India report on the trend  

Tech giant Google to manufacture Pixel phones and drones in India

Tech major Google has said it will soon be manufacturing Pixel smartphones and drones in India.

Samsung’s next-gen AI PC expands Galaxy AI ecosystem

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday unveiled the Galaxy Book4 Edge, the next-generation of AI PCs.

IT major Microsoft introduces Copilot Plus PCs designed for AI

IT major Microsoft has introduced a new category of Windows PCs designed for Copilot+ PCs.

OpenAI dissolves team overseeing security of future AI models after chief scientist Ilya Sutskever leaves

OpenAI has disbanded a team overseeing the safety of future highly advanced AI systems following the departure of the team's two leaders, including OpenAI co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, media reported.

Trina Saha unveils Secret Temptation's new range of body mists

Kolkata/IBNS: Personal care brand Secret Temptation has introduced its latest line of Body Mists featuring four new exciting fragrances crafted for modern women.