latest news

Sarnath has joined the UNESCO World Heritage List as India's 45th site, recognising its importance as a major Buddhist pilgrimage and heritage centre.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, facing calls for resignation over exam paper leaks, once led a major student protest against a question paper leak and exam irregularities in Odisha. As an ABVP student leader, he reportedly faced a police crackdown during the 1997 agitation.

Prentis, founded by Ritankar Das, Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus, is reportedly seeking $100 million at a $1 billion valuation. Its big bet: AI agents that learn how employees use computers and automate everyday office work.

CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka condemned violence and harassment against journalists during the Jantar Mantar protest, while alleging BJP goons provoked attacks to defame the movement. The protest ended after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned

Wonderfools, When Life Gives You Tangerines and Extraordinary Attorney Woo, South Korean actor Choi Dae Hoon is garnering attention for his acting skills in the ongoing show Agent Kim Reactivated. Let's revisit these k-dramas.

Small town and rural stories often become popular among audiences due to their simple yet heartfelt stories. If you loved the recently released Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, here are some other rural-themed OTT series to enjoy.

Anahat Singh reaches the World Junior Squash Championships final after defeating Barb Sameh, becoming the first Indian finalist in 21 years. The 18-year-old now faces Ruqayya Salem for a chance to become India's first-ever world junior squash champion

Student protesters at Delhi's Jantar Mantar celebrated the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling it a major victory for the youth movement. While welcoming the development, protesters said their fight is not over and demanded sweeping education reforms, transparency in examinations, compensation for affected families, and written assurances from the government.

Senior journalist and Business Standard contributing editor Aditi Phadnis analyzes the political implications of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation following weeks of nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak controversy. She discusses the impact on the BJP government, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, the remaining protest demands, possible cabinet reshuffle, and the urgent need for reforms in India's education system. Watch the full expert analysis on one of the biggest political developments of the year.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned after weeks of nationwide student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak controversy. His resignation comes ahead of the third round of talks between the Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Celebrations erupted at Jantar Mantar as political leaders across parties reacted, while attention now shifts to education reforms and greater transparency in India's examination system.

Opposition leaders have reacted strongly to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling it a major victory for students, democracy, and public accountability. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the development sends a message that people can bring change by standing together, while other opposition leaders welcomed the resignation and called for comprehensive education reforms. The political debate now

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has been diagnosed with typhoid fever as the group withdraws its protests following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

Brazil are set to play an international friendly in Kolkata in October 2026 as the CBF nears a final agreement with Indian organisers. The historic match could mark Brazil's return to the city nearly 50 years after Pele's iconic visit

Watched Kay Kay Menon's recently released comedy drama, Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya? Keep the binge going with some of the biggest OTT blockbusters of the actor, from spy thrillers like Special Ops to crime dramas like Farzi.

In a joint press conference the CJP said that the government has agreed to their demands and that it was withdrawing the protests.

From Virat Kohli to SuryaKumar Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian batters fastest to 1000 runs in T20 Internationals. The list also contains players like KL Rahul, Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma.

Ahead of the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, SAI has introduced Japanese cuisine for Indian athletes to improve dietary adaptation, nutrition and performance during the Games

The makers of Traitors India have unveiled the teaser of season 2, offering a glimpse into another level of deception and mind games. Read to know more details.

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of Cockroach Janta Party, led NEET-UG protests that resulted in Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. He continues to demand compensation and action against police over protest clashes.