The central government has released a draft bill to significantly strengthen the Indian Statistical Institute. This legislation proposes a revamped, leaner governance structure and an empowered board, aiming to transform ISI into a world-leading institution by its 2031 centenary. The bill seeks to streamline decision-making and grant greater autonomy, ensuring world-class education and research.
Martina Navratilova supported Jimmy Kimmel after his late-night show returned on September 23, 2025, following a six-day suspension. The program achieved record ratings after Kimmel’s remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death sparked conservative backlash and criticism from Donald Trump. Navratilova agreed Trump’s attacks boosted viewership, warning of growing threats to media freedom in the U.S.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during his Bihar visit, set an ambitious target of over 160 seats for BJP in the 2025 assembly elections. Addressing party workers, Shah urged them to publicize NDA’s achievements and vowed to expel infiltrators.
The SSC’s CGLE 2025 Tier-1, which concluded Friday, uncovered significant malpractices including fake PwBD documents and remote access attempts. Candidates with clear evidence of wrongdoing will be debarred, while others with ambiguous cases or those affected by technical disruptions will re-appear. SSC is enhancing vigilance and technical solutions to prevent future incidents, also addressing operational…
The Dallas Cowboys will face the Green Bay Packers tonight without star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who sustained a brutal ankle injury against the Chicago Bears. Lamb is expected to miss three to four weeks, prompting the team to consider George Pickens, Jalen Tolbert, and KaVontae Turpin as replacements. Offensive coordinator Klayton Adams praised Turpin’s…
Unesco has designated India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in the western Himalayas as part of its global network, making it the 13th Indian site. This 7,770 sq km reserve, established in 2009, is home to rare species like the snow leopard and is India’s first high-altitude cold desert reserve, promoting sustainable living.
Evgeni Kuznetsov is reportedly set for an NHL comeback in the 2025-26 season after a productive KHL stint. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers are actively pursuing the veteran forward. Kuznetsov’s return offers proven offensive skill and playoff experience, potentially filling a top-six role for Toronto or providing depth for Florida.
BJP strongly criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after a song referencing Kaaba and Madinah was sung at a Durga pandal in her presence. The party labeled it “extremist and appeasement politics,” questioning if it’s part of the INDIA bloc’s alleged agenda to “eradicate” Sanatan Dharma.
India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar warned the UN against nations sponsoring terror, implicitly calling Pakistan a global terrorism epicentre. India’s representative further lambasted Pakistan, citing its history of sheltering terrorists and sponsoring groups like ‘The Resistance Front’ responsible for attacks. New Delhi asserted accountability for terrorists and their sponsors, rejecting third-party mediation.
