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Photo: IANSFace authentication protocol successfully implemented in 2026 prelims exam: UPSC
New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) successfully implemented face authentication in the 2026 Civil Services preliminary examination, an official statement issued on Thursday said. The face-authentication protocol ensures that the candidate whose photo was uploaded at the time of filling the application form matches when they appear with the admit card to write…
Photo: IANS/X/@HemantSorenJMMJharkhand targets Rs 3,000 crore revenue boost through sand mining
Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday directed officials to fast-track the operationalisation of 300 auctioned sand ghats and expedite statutory clearances for auctioned coal blocks as part of a broader push to strengthen Jharkhand’s revenue base and improve mineral resource management. Reviewing the performance of the mines and geology department, and the building construction department,…
Photo: TGCRanchi’s underprivileged classrooms produce next generation of IITians
Nine students studying under the free state-level Aakanksha-40 programme, run by the department of school education and literacy have successfully qualified for the Joint Entrance Examination ( JEE) Advanced 2026. The students have become eligible for admission to various Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) across the country. The Aakanksha Yojana was launched during the 2016-17…
Photo: The Cyber Centre of Excellence of the Gujarat Police (Photo: IANS)Gujarat Police Uncover ₹2,289-Crore Cyber Fraud Network
Gandhinagar: A coordinated statewide crackdown on cyber-enabled financial crime in Gujarat has led to the exposure of Rs 2,289 crore in fraud linked to mule bank accounts, alongside hundreds of arrests and large-scale enforcement action across multiple agencies. The operation, from December 1 to December 31, 2025, named ‘Operation Mule Hunt 1.0’, was conducted by…
Photo: IANSConsecutive Crowns: Kohli Stars as RCB Retains IPL Title
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS): Following the conclusion of a highly competitive Indian Premier League (IPL) season, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia lauded champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) while noting that razor-thin margins between the teams kept the tournament unpredictable until the very end, making it one of the most entertaining seasons. Powered by Virat Kohli’s…
Photo: Pabitra Margherita's X accountIndia’s growth tied to progress of Global South: Union Minister on RIS’s 44th Foundation Day
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS): India’s development journey isn’t solely about our own progress but is linked to the advancement of the wider world, particularly the countries of the Global South, said Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, while greeting the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) on its 44th…
Photo: File PhotoMore than 20.8 lakh tobacco users visit state cessation centres for help
Over 20.87 lakh people across the state have sought assistance from Tobacco Cessation Centres (TCCs) to quit tobacco consumption. According to health department data, a total of 20,87,801 individuals approached TCC for counselling and treatment services.Of these, around 43,308 people required pharmacotherapy, a treatment method that uses prescribed medicines to help individuals manage nicotine dependence…
Photo: Delhi PoliceOne from J’khand among 8 arrested as Delhi police dismantles ISI network
Nitish Paswan (23) from Jharkhand and Nepali national Anag Kami Lama (66) were among eight suspected operatives have been arrested as Delhi Police busted a Pakistan-based ISI-underworld terror module who were allegedly planning attacks on vital installations, security establishments and police personnel in Delhi and other cities. The arrests were made in a coordinated multi-state…
Photo: IANS/Biplab BanerjeeIPL 2026: Gill’s hundred leads GT into final against RCB with seven-wicket win over RR
New Chandigarh, May 30 (IANS): Shubman Gill’s majestic 104 off 53 balls and a record 167‑run opening partnership with B Sai Sudharsan powered Gujarat Titans to their highest successful chase in the IPL, as they overhauled Rajasthan Royals’ 214 in Qualifier 2 to book a spot in the title clash, where they will take on…
Photo: TeslaTesla introduces Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive in India
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS): Tesla on Friday announced the launch of the Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive in India, expanding its electric vehicle portfolio in the country with a new premium variant of the segment. The new model has a starting price of Rs 50.89 lakh, and deliveries will commence in India from July…
