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Princeton University will reinstate SAT/ACT requirements for undergraduate admissions starting fall 2027, ending its seven-year test-optional policy introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic. This move leaves Columbia University as the only Ivy League institution with a permanent test-optional policy. Princeton’s decision is based on data showing stronger academic performance from applicants submitting test scores and reflects…

Bhubaneswar’s urban development gets a major boost with the state government’s approval of Town Planning Scheme-8. Spanning over 560 acres in Andharua and Daspur, this project, led by BDA, will create modern infrastructure, including wide roads and essential utilities. Landowners will contribute 40% of their land for development, enhancing the value of their retained property…

Exclusive: R. Balki writes a heartfelt birthday letter to Amitabh Bachchan

National Conference names 3 candidates for October 24 Rajya Sabha polls in J&K

NBA legend Dwyane Wade’s podcast featured a heartwarming and humorous chat with his father, Dwyane Wade Sr. The duo shared candid life lessons, marriage insights, and family anecdotes. Wade Sr. hilariously revealed he only recognized his son’s NBA potential late in his college career, keeping the superstar grounded despite his immense success.

Govt school’s false ceiling falls in Sanguem, five students injured

Second missing soldier’s body found in Kashmir forest

India’s top-ranked women’s table tennis player, Sreeja Akula, has been ruled out of the Asian Table Tennis Team Championships due to a hand injury. Despite this setback, coach Sourav Chakraborty is confident the team can secure a medal, bolstered by Manika Batra’s return to the top 50.

The NDA is nearing the finalisation of seat-sharing for the Bihar assembly elections and an announcement is expected Saturday. The BJP core committee will meet to discuss and finalise candidates, while allies like HAM(S) and RLM are also engaged in discussions. A broad consensus is reportedly reached, with BJP and JD(U) likely contesting 102 and…

The CPI-M has finalized candidates for three Bihar assembly seats, including two sitting MLAs, with approval from the Grand Alliance coordination committee. Negotiations for a fourth seat continue. The party, which contested four seats in 2020, will contest the same number this year. Other alliance partners are also finalizing their seat allocations amidst ongoing discussions.