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Home Minister Amit Shah talks to slain policeman’s family in Kashmir; govt. to support studies of victim’s son

Home Minister Amit Shah talks to slain policeman’s family in Kashmir; govt. to support studies of victim’s son

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah. File | Photo Credit: PTI Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday (July 24, 2026) spoke to the family members of the slain policeman Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who was killed in a terror attack on July 22 in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Meanwhile, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also met the family.  Mr. Shah expressed his condolences and extended support to the victim’s son during a visit of BJP leader and Leader of Opposition (LOP) Sunil Sharma to the deceased policeman’s house in Budgam’s Beerwah area. “I am grateful to Union Home Minister Amit Shah ji for personally speaking to the martyr’s son and assuring the family of the government’s full support and assistance during this challenging period,” said Mr. Sharma. Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was on the Amarnath yatra duty in Anantnag market when a terrorist alighted from a busy lane and opened fire at him.   Mr. Sharma said in this difficult time, prayers remain with the bereaved family. “I wish them strength and courage to bear this …

‘Mediocre in studies, naughty… but had qualities of leader’: Shivakumar’s teacher recalls ahead of Karnataka CM oath

‘Mediocre in studies, naughty… but had qualities of leader’: Shivakumar’s teacher recalls ahead of Karnataka CM oath

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Ahead of the oath-taking ceremony of DK Shivakumar as Karnataka Chief Minister, his school teacher, Parvathi, on Tuesday recalled that he was a naughty student who was mediocre in studies but possessed all the qualities of a leader. Parvathi expressed pride in seeing her former student rise to the highest political office in the state through his “own hard work” (ANI screengrab/PTI) “I taught DK Shivakumar from Class 5 to 7, and taught him Science and English. He was excellent at sports and very good at extracurricular activities. He was mediocre in his studies. He was very naughty and mischievous,” she said. She added, “He had all the requisite qualities of a leader. Leadership qualities were embedded in his blood. He was always looking at life to become a leader… He was the sports leader of the school. He was also trying to be the class leader, though he was not academically good at studies; he was trying to dominate the class.” She told news agency ANI that Shivakumar actively participated in extracurricular activities such …

Rajpal Yadav married wife Radha at 18, her parents rejected him over 13 year age gap: ‘She completed her studies after marriage’ | Bollywood News

Rajpal Yadav married wife Radha at 18, her parents rejected him over 13 year age gap: ‘She completed her studies after marriage’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiMar 31, 2026 02:56 PM IST Rajpal Yadav is slowly getting back into the groove after getting bail in the cheque bounce case. While the case goes on, the actor has resumed his professional commitments, and in a recent interaction, he and his wife Radha Yadav spoke about their love story and how they married each other despite having a 13-year age gap. This is Rajpal’s second marriage. Speaking to Curly Tales, Radha said, “I am from Canada. So, he was shooting for the film The Hero there. We met through a common friend. We developed a friendship and he also came to my home and met my parents. We didn’t know at that time that we would get married. We were then in a long distance relationship for 10 months. In 2003, I came to India and we got married.” Radha admitted that her parents were against their marriage because of the age gap between them. “My parents didn’t agree easily because we had an age gap of 13.5 years. We have …

Ace shuttler PV Sindhu’s honest message to young athletes on studies and sport

Ace shuttler PV Sindhu’s honest message to young athletes on studies and sport

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3 min readMar 18, 2026 05:45 PM IST Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu emphasised the need to have a good education for aspiring athletes, warning that it is too “risky” to ignore academics and focus solely on a sporting career that can end with a single injury. “I have been playing for so many years. At some point of time you have to retire, right? And that’s the truth. You can’t be playing sport when you’re 45 or 50 or 60 at the highest level. And you have to accept that fact, whereas education will always be lifelong with you, and that will always stay with you,” said the two-time Olympic medallist at DPS International, while speaking to educationist Devyani Jaipuria. “Nobody is born with a golden spoon and you have to work hard, whether it is in studies or sports…Studies and sports are equally important. I have done my MBA. So, I know, like, it’s not easy…you go to training in the morning, come back, study, and then you go for evening sessions. Because …

Bombay HC asks Pocso-accused uncle to fund MacBook for victim niece’s studies, quashes FIR over ‘misunderstanding’ | Legal News

Bombay HC asks Pocso-accused uncle to fund MacBook for victim niece’s studies, quashes FIR over ‘misunderstanding’ | Legal News

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3 min readMumbaiFeb 28, 2026 05:24 PM IST The Bombay High Court earlier this month ordered that Rs 1.5 lakh deposited by an accused in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act case be used to buy the latest version of MacBook/ laptop for the minor victim for her further studies. The court further said that an excess amount, if any, be transferred to the High Court Employee Medical Welfare Fund, Mumbai. Plea of accused The HC allowed a plea by a man seeking quashing of FIR registered against him last year for sexual offence against his niece after the parties to the case submitted that the filing of the complaint was due to a misunderstanding between the petitioner uncle and the niece.The judge set aside the FIR on a “condition precedent” of payment of costs. A single-judge bench of Justice Ashwin D Bhobe passed an order on February 13 on a plea by the man seeking quashing of FIR for offences punishable under Sections 8 and 12 of the Pocso Act, along …

Sreeleela graduates with medical degree after 6 years of juggling acting with studies, fans impressed by her discipline

Sreeleela graduates with medical degree after 6 years of juggling acting with studies, fans impressed by her discipline

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Actor Sreeleela is officially a doctor now! After six years of juggling studying medicine with acting in films, she recently graduated from DY Patil University in Mumbai. Pictures and videos from the ceremony on February 10 are now circulating on social media, with fans proud of her for accomplishing her goal. Sreeleela has been blancing studying medicine with working in films for years now. Sreeleela graduates with medical degree On Wednesday, numerous pictures and videos from Sreeleela’s graduation ceremony circulated on the internet. One picture shows her on stage, dressed in maroon robes for the convocation ceremony as she accepts her degree. Another video shows her standing in line with other students on stage, before she’s called. She hugs her family as soon as she accepts her degree and gets off the stage. One video even shows her and her classmates taking a modern version of the Hippocratic Oath. She smiles when it’s announced that they’re officially now doctors from the class of 2020 and cheers with her friends. Fans impressed by her discipline “Sometimes …

10 student-friendly laptops under ₹60,000 to make studies easier in 2026| Technology News

10 student-friendly laptops under ₹60,000 to make studies easier in 2026| Technology News

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As a student, your laptop is more than a study tool; it’s your classroom, notebook, research assistant and entertainment hub rolled into one. From online lectures and heavy browser usage to assignments, presentations and light creative work, performance matters more than flashy specs. Reliable student laptops that handle studies, streaming and daily work with ease. In 2026, brands like HP, Lenovo, ASUS and Dell offer laptops under ₹60,000 that focus on fast processors, SSD storage, long battery life and comfortable keyboards. This list brings together student-friendly laptops that stay reliable through long study hours without pushing your budget. Samsung Galaxy Book 4 combines an Intel Core i5-1335U processor with 16GB LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB SSD for smooth multitasking and quick boot times. The 15.6-inch Full HD display delivers 300 nits of brightness suitable for indoor productivity sessions.​ Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics support light creative work, while ports include dual USB-C, HDMI, and RJ45 LAN. Fingerprint reader and backlit keyboard enhance security and typing comfort in professional environments. Pre-installed Windows 11 Home and MS Office …

Lloyds Metals and Energy funds higher studies of 24 students from Gadchiroli in Australia| India News

Lloyds Metals and Energy funds higher studies of 24 students from Gadchiroli in Australia| India News

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Nagpur, A total of 24 students from remote parts of Gadchiroli will pursue higher education at Curtin University in Australia as part of a CSR initiative by Lloyds Metals and Energy Ltd. Lloyds Metals and Energy funds higher studies of 24 students from Gadchiroli in Australia Currently, ten students from two batches are studying in Perth and completed one year of studies, while 14 additional students have secured visas and will commence their programs shortly, according to a release. The students have been enrolled in various prestigious professional Engineering and Management courses at Curtin University, it said. The release said the successful graduates will be offered employment at LMEL with international-standard roles and will later be eligible for Employee Share Ownership Plans . Following the commencement of full-scale operations at the Surjagad iron ore mines, LMEL, under the leadership of Managing Director B Prabhakaran, has translated industrial growth into long-term social impact through global education opportunities for local youth, it said. On the occasion of the valedictory event of Advantage Vidarbha, students were handed over …

‘Not A Single Hindu Child Studies On Waqf Money’: Baba Ramdev Backs Protests In Vaishno Devi Row | India News

‘Not A Single Hindu Child Studies On Waqf Money’: Baba Ramdev Backs Protests In Vaishno Devi Row | India News

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Last Updated:January 04, 2026, 12:33 IST Ramdev claimed, “not a single Hindu child studies from Masjid or Waqf Board money,” saying Hindu institution funds should serve Hindus. Baba Ramdev backs Hindu interests in Vaishno Devi Shrine matter. Yoga guru Baba Ramdev weighed in on the Vaishno Devi Shrine row on Sunday, backing what he called Hindu interests and questioning the use of funds from major Hindu religious institutions. His remarks came amid intensified protests by Hindu groups in Jammu demanding Hindu-only admissions at the Vaishno Devi medical university after 42 Muslim students were selected this year. Speaking on the issue, Ramdev asked why money from bodies such as the Shirdi Sai Baba Trust, Siddhivinayak Temple and the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board was being used to support students of other religions. “Be it funds from Shirdi, Siddhivinayak or the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board—why are students of other religions studying on it?” he said. Ramdev further claimed that “not a single Hindu child studies from Masjid or Waqf Board money,” reiterating his argument that resources from Hindu …

DU: Proposal for centre for Odia studies be tabled in Friday’s EC meeting

DU: Proposal for centre for Odia studies be tabled in Friday’s EC meeting

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New Delhi: Delhi University (DU) is gearing up to launch a dedicated Centre for Odia Studies, aiming to deepen research and education on Odisha’s rich language, literature, and tribal heritage. According to the proposal, a governing body led by the Vice-Chancellor will oversee operations (Representative photo) The proposal, to be tabled in the executive Council (EC) meeting on Friday, positions the centre within the Faculty of Arts to offer postgraduate programmes, PhD research, as well as general electives at the undergraduate level, to popularise Odia culture nationwide. The proposal mentions that the objectives of establishing the centre include creating a “dedicated rich repository of ancient and contemporary reference materials to enhance knowledge of the Odia way of life, traditions and worldview”, as well as to trace the evolution of the language and understand the tribal culture of Odisha in the historical and contemporary perspective. HT has seen the proposal. “There is an increasing focus on understanding Indian languages better as well as studying traditions and culture related to different communities of our country. As a …