Poonch Administration organises Free Seminar on UPSC/JKAS preparation strategy
POONCH: District Administration Poonch, in collaboration with Chanakya IAS Academy, Jammu organised a free seminar aimed at guiding aspirants on how to prepare for the All India Civil Services and Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services (JKAS) examinations. The Director of CHANAKYA IAS Academy, extended heartfelt gratitude to Deputy Commissioner Yasin M. Choudhary for extending a […]
South Africa adds 6 uncapped players to squad for first-ever Women’s Test against Australia
Gqeberha: South Africa on Friday added six uncapped players to the 14-member squad for the one-off game in Australia, to be held at Perth’s Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) ground from February 15. Six of the 14-player squad have gained their maiden call-up for the Test format. The group of first-timers includes top-order batter Tazmin […]
Akshay, Tiger’s BTS video of ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ is full of action, dhamaka
Mumbai: The makers of the action thriller film ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff shared an exclusive glimpse of the making of the film. Taking to Instagram, Akshay treated fans with the behind-the-scene video and captioned it, “It’s time for an extraordinary action experience that pushes boundaries! Watch the exclusive behind-the-scenes […]
TOEFL candidates can now prepare with AI-powered platform, get personalised insights: ETS
New Delhi: Candidates studying for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) can now use an AI-powered platform called TOEFL TestReady for additional practice and personalised study tips, according to the Educational Testing Service (ETS), which administers the tests. The TOEFL TestReady platform gives test-takers free and paid offerings, including various scored activities, […]
96.88 crore people registered to vote for 2024 Lok Sabha election, says Election Commission
New Delhi: The Election Commission (EC) on Friday announced that 96.88 crore people are registered to vote for the forthcoming General Elections, marking it the largest electorate. It also added over two crore youth electors in the age group of 18 to 29 years have been added in the voters’ list. After a months-long intensive […]
No respite from cold wave in Kashmir, Pahalgam shivers at minus 10.3 deg C
Srinagar: There was no respite from cold wave conditions in Kashmir as the minimum temperatures stayed several degrees below freezing point at most places in the valley on Friday, officials said here. The mercury in Gulmarg skiing resort in north Kashmir fell to minus 9.0 degrees Celsius, the officials said. Pahalgam in south Kashmir, which […]
Mirwaiz placed under house arrest, claims management of Srinagar’s Jama Masjid
Srinagar: The management body of Srinagar’s historic Jama Masjid on Friday claimed that authorities have placed Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief priest of Kashmir, under house arrest. “Mirwaz Umar Farooq has again been put under house arrest today ahead of the Friday congregation in Jama Masjid. Mirwaz was to give a special sermon today on […]
Home Minister Amit Shah to Headline India Global Forum’s NXT10 Investment Summit in Mumbai
Mumbai: India’s Home Minister Amit Shah will deliver a keynote address at India Global Forum’s Annual Investment Summit on 6 March at the Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai. Under the theme, ‘NXT10’ India Global Forum (IGF) will be examining the next decade of India’s growth, as the country continues its march towards becoming the third largest […]
UAE and Iraq enjoy strong fraternal ties: Nahyan bin Mubarak
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE’s Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, received Ivan Faiq Jabro, Minister of Immigration and Displacement in Iraq, in his palace on Thursday. Sheikh Nahyan extended a warm welcome to the Iraqi Minister and discussed with her regional and international issues of mutual concern. Discussions centred on enhancing […]
Indian team gears up for FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24
Bhubaneswar: The Indian men’s hockey Team, led by Harmanpreet Singh is all set to begin their FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 campaign when they take on Spain in their first match on Saturday. The FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 (Men) is scheduled to take place at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar from February 10 […]
