India in a good spot, China in big trouble: Mark Mobius

Mumbai University has released the second merit list for undergraduate admissions for the 2025-26 academic year, available at muugadmission.samarth.edu.in, with the third merit list set for June 5, 2025. Notably, K.P.B Hinduja College has seen substantial increases in cut-off percentages across various courses, particularly FYBAF, which rose to 87.33%. Candidates listed must complete online document verification and fee payment by June 4 to secure their admissions, with classes commencing on June 13, 2025. Full Article

Delhi High Court Dismisses Lalu Yadav’s Plea Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, seeking to halt trial proceedings in the 'land-for-jobs' scam case, investigated by the CBI. The case alleges that during his tenure as railway minister from 2004 to 2009, Yadav exchanged railway jobs for land parcels transferred to his family. Yadav's argument centered on the lack of mandatory prior sanction for investigation under...

Ayodhya to get Bharat Path: Rs 900 crore project for 20km pilgrimage stretch NEW DELHI: A new road, Bharat Path, will be constructed in Ayodhya at a cost of Rs 900 crores to enhance connectivity between key sites related to Lord Ram’s younger brother, Bharat. The 20-kilometer road will connect Bharat Kund and Ranopali, modernizing infrastructure while maintaining heritage aesthetics; the project is currently in the initial stages awaiting higher authority approval. This initiative aims...

Merchants in a Shivajinagar commercial complex, frustrated by repeated burglaries since their shops were sealed in January over unpaid property tax, organized a night vigil. This led to the capture of three burglars, Imran Khan, Yousuf Pasha, and Nabil Ahmed, who were caught with stolen goods worth Rs 3 lakh. The shopkeepers, facing significant losses due to the shop closures and thefts, are now awaiting clearance to reopen their businesses and assess the full extent...

Marching into history: NDA’s first women cadets graduate PUNE: The first batch of 17 women National Defence Academy (NDA) cadets graduated, marking a historic moment for the Indian Armed Forces as they marched alongside their male counterparts during the passing-out parade. Former Army chief V K Singh praised the women as symbols of empowerment, with cadet captain Udayveer Singh Negi noting their outstanding performance. The successful integration of women into the NDA showcases gender-neutral training...

Representative image (Picture credit: IANS) RAIPUR: In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, three villagers were injured in an IED blast, the first attack on civilians since the killing of CPI(Maoist) leader Basavaraju on May 21. The victims, identified as Vivek Dhodi (17), Badde Sunil (20), and Gote Joga (45), were walking to a nearby village when the explosion occurred, leaving them with severe injuries. Authorities promptly dispatched an ambulance to assist the injured, as Maoists continue to...