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ISC, ICSE students to get another chance to pass the board exam in the same year from 2019

The CISCE has decided to hold another examination for students who fail a subject apart from English to help them save on a year.

Law secretary retires after govt decides not to give him extension following Moin Qureshi row

It is said Modi govt initially planned to give an extension to Suresh Chandra, but the decision was changed after his name was dragged into the controversy

US proposes changes to H-1B visa with preference for American-educated foreign nationals

The proposal is aimed at choosing skilled foreigners in a system that increases chances for those with a master's or higher degree from US institutions.

CBI files chargesheet against ex Haryana CM Hooda and others in AJL land allotment case

The CBI has charged former Haryana CM Hooda with corruption and criminal conspiracy for allegedly violating norms in allotting land to AJL in 2005.

On World AIDS Day, good news for India — fall in new HIV cases is helping overcome hurdles

India has seen a significant decline in new HIV infections due to public policy intervention. But the road ahead still has significant hurdles.

Kurian Joseph, the ‘nicest’ judge who walked the line between church and judiciary

Justice Joseph, the controversial but 'compassionate' judge who retired from SC Thursday, was seen to have held views in line with the church — particularly on abortion & divorce.

Manipur journalist arrested under NSA for posting video criticising BJP govt

Journalist slammed CM N. Biren Singh for linking ‘Manipuri nationalism’ with patriotism of Rani Lakshmibai. Wife says she is clueless of his whereabouts.

ED summons Robert Vadra in its money laundering probe into Bikaner land scam case

The Enforcement Directorate is pursuing a criminal case in the matter after a local officials alleged forgery in the allotment of land in Bikaner.

Opportunity for peace with India if Pakistan stops being Islamic State, says Army chief

Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat said Pakistan needed to end terror activities and turn secular if it wished for peaceful ties.

‘Khalistani’ Gopal Singh Chawla is a terrorist only on Indian TV channels

Intel sources say Chawla, the Pakistan gurudwara committee member whose photograph with Sidhu created an uproar, has never been a suspect in any terror case.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?