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JAC suggests APPSC adopt TNPSC’s cut-off mark disclosure model to boost transparency in recruitment

Student bodies demand that government transfer the land to UoH as it was allotted 2,300 acres initially

Indian and French officers enjoy good camaraderie and exchange a lot of information, says Captain George Florentine of aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle; Rear Admiral Jacques Mallard stresses need to build partnerships in the Indo-Pacific

MS Dhoni, once renowned as Indian cricket's top 'finisher', is facing scrutiny in IPL 2025 after failing to deliver with the bat for three consecutive matches. Despite his sharp wicket-keeping skills, Dhoni's declining performance and strike rate are major concerns for the Chennai Super Kings, now at ninth place. Although Dhoni continues to be sharp behind the stumps, his strike rate has seen a significant dip — down to 138.18 from a remarkable 220.55 in the previous season. His inability to find boundaries consistently has been a cause of concern, especially in high-pressure chases.

Opposition leaders say temple gold, Christian, Jain, Buddhist land will be targeted, citing Organiser article on Catholic Church; claim Waqf Act is meant to be distraction from inflation, unemployment

Former South Korean Foreign Minister and UN diplomat Ms. Kang says U.S. shift on Ukraine, Gaza, Taiwan will change global order; says this is still a century of Asia’s rise, with a big role for India-China ties

Family-oriented politics has not entered the party in 45 years, Himanta Biswa Sarma said

Researchers say that land snails are excellent bioindicators and are susceptible to climatic fluctuations but increasing anthropogenic activities led to the extinction of land snail species with patchy distribution 

A deep involvement in student and youth politics moulded M.A. Baby’s career and gave him a deeper understanding of political issues. He played a crucial role in instituting the Kochi Muziris Biennale