Used-car market enters new era: Why more Indians are choosing used cars over new ones despite rising incomesIndia's used car market is booming, projected to hit $70 billion by FY31 as buyers increasingly choose pre-owned vehicles for value and sma...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Marathi mandatory in Maharashtra schools; violators may face cancellation of recognition: MinisterMaharashtra has mandated Marathi language teaching and examinations for all schools, from Classes 1 to 10, across all mediums. Institutions...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
CBSE issues three-language policy guidelines; big update for class 10 studentsThe CBSE has clarified its three-language policy, assuring current Class X students that they are unaffected. Students in Classes VII, VIII...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
New Zealand to end at-home Occupational English Test for immigration applications from July 13New Zealand immigration will no longer accept at-home Occupational English Test (OET) results from July 13, 2026. Applicants must now compl...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
India’s AI dream is getting lost in translationIndia's ambition to become an AI superpower hinges on bridging its vast linguistic divide. Prime Minister Modi champions AI for inclusion, ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
MEA's passport remark needs a crucial clarificationMEA's assertion that a passport isn't conclusive proof of citizenship has sparked debate. While legally correct, as citizenship is defined ...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Word of the Day: PulchritudeWord of the Day: Unveil the word 'pulchritude,' an exquisite term that captures the essence of physical beauty in a more sophisticated mann...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
German citizenship test explained: Who needs it, what it covers and how to prepareAspiring German citizens must now pass a citizenship test, the Einbürgerungstest, a 33-question multiple-choice exam costing €25. Applicant...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Germany could revive conscription by mid-2027, senior MP tells AFPGermany is struggling to recruit soldiers and will have to decide by July 2027 at the latest whether to reintroduce compulsory military ser...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Mumbai's faith, food and identity: The battle over sacred traditionsThe evolution of Mumbai from seven islands into a bustling urban center illustrates the ongoing tension between age-old traditions and cont...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Three-language formula: Class 7-9 students can continue with existing combo, says CBSECBSE students in Classes 7-9 who chose two foreign languages will now continue them until Class 10, easing concerns over the new three-lang...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Canada tightens scrutiny of language tests in immigration under new fraud-detection rulesCanada has tightened its immigration language test checks, implementing new verification procedures from June 23, 2026, to combat fraud. Im...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
EPFO user alert! Claim submission, processing unavailable from June 26-28; UMANG services also affectedEPFO's online portal will be inaccessible for claim submissions and processing from June 26th to June 28th, 2026, due to a planned technolo...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Big Six tighten grip on India's audit market despite mandatory rotationDespite mandatory auditor rotation, India's largest audit firms are consolidating their dominance, auditing 66% of Nifty 500 companies. Gra...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Mumbai auto, taxi drivers to face action if found without Marathi language proficiency certificate after Aug 15; here's how to obtain it for freeNon-Marathi auto and taxi drivers in Maharashtra must obtain a Marathi language proficiency certificate by August 15, 2026, or face action....
19 Jun, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
'No abusive language, this is how it's used in Maharashtra': Sanjay Raut amid row over his remarks against rebel UBT MPsShiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday defended his offensive language against the rebel MPs during a press interaction, s...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Mind your language education policyThe recent introduction of CBSE's three-language policy has ignited a storm of criticism. Students in grades nine and ten are already overw...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.24 AM IST