Nilamber Pitamber University will soon implement an Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance system for salary payments to its regular staff, teachers, and officials. This move aims to improve teacher presence on campus, with the system rolling out for administrative staff next month and subsequently to constituent colleges.
Former NFL player Micheal Barrow was arrested at Fort Lauderdale airport after a family argument turned physical. Reports indicate Barrow accidentally punched his wife, Shelley, when she intervened in a heated dispute with another relative. Following the incident, which involved a wrestling match inside the terminal, Barrow was charged with battery. He pleaded not guilty…
‘State sponsors of wrongful detention’: Trump to sign order protecting Americans abroad; penalise nations detaining US citizens
Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov has stirred the chess world by predicting that India’s youngest world champion, D Gukesh, will lose his title in the next defense. Viswanathan Anand responded with amusement, acknowledging the comment’s entertainment value. Gukesh, unfazed, focused on the Candidates Tournament qualification race, where Abdusattorov is a contender alongside other strong players.
Naam Tamilar Party’s protest against the film ‘Kingdom,’ alleging misrepresentation of Tamil Eelam people, led to attacks on theaters in Tamil Nadu. SSI Productions sought court protection, while the party’s lawyer claimed the film was anti-Tamil Eelam. The Madras High Court emphasized that censor-approved films cannot be blocked, advocating for democratic protests and legal recourse.
Equity-linked savings schemes (ELSS) are losing favor among investors as many switch to the new tax regime, which lacks Section 80C benefits. Consequently, Q1 FY26 saw net outflows of Rs 1,616 crore from ELSS funds. With a shorter lock-in period and equity-oriented returns previously attracting investors, ELSS now experiences slower growth compared to other equity…
Gold and silver prices declined in futures trade as strong US employment data diminished expectations of a December interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. A stronger dollar also pressured bullion, leading to a fall in both domestic and global markets.
With NHAI set to open bids for the Nashik Phata–Khed elevated corridor, PMRDA and the district administration are accelerating land acquisition, aiming for completion before October. The project, costing Rs 7,827 Crore, involves acquiring 14 hectares for entry and exit points. Landowners, however, are raising concerns about previous land acquisitions.
Pakistan’s foreign minister announced the leadership will consider sending troops to Gaza as part of a Muslim nations’ peacekeeping force under a US-backed peace deal. This initiative, unveiled by Donald Trump, proposes Hamas disarmament, hostage release, and a technocratic Palestinian government overseen by an international body, with a deadline for Hamas to accept.
