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Odisha has significantly improved its school education ranking, securing the 5th position nationally in the Performance Grading Index 2.0 for 2023-24, a leap from 14th in 2019. Former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik attributes this success to the 5T initiative, which transformed approximately 7000 schools. V K Pandian highlighted that Odisha’s ranking is now above Kerala,…

The CUET UG 2025 results will be declared today on cuet.nta.nic.in for over 13 lakh candidates. Conducted by NTA, the exam is used by 243 universities for undergraduate admissions, including top institutions like DU, BHU, and JNU. This year, the exam featured 37 papers and a revised format, with normalisation applied for multi-shift fairness. Rescheduled…

The Madhya Pradesh government is set to distribute laptops to 94,234 meritorious students on July 4 under the “Pratibhashali Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana.” This initiative, costing Rs 238.98 crore, aims to empower students who scored 75% or higher in Class 12. Each student will receive Rs 25,000 to purchase a laptop, furthering digital literacy and higher…

Uddhav and Raj Thackeray are set to host a joint “victory rally” at the NSCI Dome in Worli, celebrating the state’s cancellation of the GR on Hindi as a third language. While Sharad Pawar will be absent due to prior commitments, Jayant Patil and Harshawardhan Sakpal are expected to attend.

A fisherman, Chodapalli Yerayya, went missing off the Andhra coast after a large fish, suspected to be a black marlin, pulled him into the sea. This incident follows a similar fatal attack in 2022, where a marlin impaled a fisherman. Marlins, known for their size, speed, and sharp beaks, pose a danger to fishermen.

Amidst the devastation of the Sigachi Industries explosion, a glimmer of hope emerged with the discovery of Veerender Ram, initially presumed missing. Ram, who had stepped out for tea moments before the blast, unknowingly escaped the tragedy. His survival remained unknown until police, analyzing call data records, located him.

Lee Jung-jae, famed for ‘Squid Game’, saw his career skyrocket. His earnings reached approximately $2.25 million for the first season. His current net worth is estimated between $12 million and $15 million. He earns from acting, directing, and production ventures. With ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 and a ‘Star Wars’ role, his income is set to…

Mani Ratnam’s ‘Thug Life,’ starring Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR, has premiered on OTT after a disappointing theatrical run. Social media reactions mirror the initial criticism, citing a weak script, poor character development, and sluggish pacing as major drawbacks. Despite the anticipation, the film failed to impress viewers, echoing the sentiments of its theatrical release.

A bright red Ferrari, registered in Maharashtra, was flagged down in Bengaluru for allegedly evading Karnataka’s lifetime tax. The owner, a businessman, had been using the Rs 7.5 crore car in the city for over a year without paying the required tax. To avoid impoundment, he paid Rs 1.