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Actor-turned-politician Vijay has emerged as a major force in Tamil Nadu politics, but his rise has not altered the state’s long-standing opposition to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. Across party lines, leaders continue to argue that NEET disadvantages rural and economically weaker students, even as the Centre defends it as a fair, merit-based system.

'Parents' Word Will Be Final On 30-Week MTP'

In Maharashtra, the ISC examination results reveal an impressive uptick in students achieving top scores, which could lead to increased rivalry for enrollment in the state's most desired degree programs, especially among state board candidates. In response, colleges are broadening their undergraduate offerings, boasting over 200 unique combinations.

India’s answer to Claude Mythos is one or more homegrown AI models as powerful as, if not more powerful than, Mythos. For this, Government of India needs to take the lead. Time is of the essence here

This victory gives BJP more than a new state. It gives Modi an eastern anchor to complement his dominance across the Hindi heartland and the West.

Managerial roles are losing their traditional appeal as shrinking perks, rising workloads, and constant digital scrutiny redefine workplace hierarchies. A Gallup 2026 report shows declining engagement among managers, now nearly matching their teams. In India and beyond, flatter structures and AI-driven efficiencies have widened responsibilities, leaving managers overburdened, emotionally strained, and questioning the value of leadership itself.

A Supreme Court bench has said that a woman’s choice needs to put first in all cases where she is seeking an abortion beyond the limit specified by law

India's maternity law has been significantly reformed by the Supreme Court, striking down a discriminatory three-month age limit for adoptive mothers' leave. This landmark ruling recognizes that the crucial bonding period for adopted children isn't bound by a strict timeline, ensuring substantive justice and dignity for all mothers. The judgment champions a broader understanding of parenthood and caregiving.

The Supreme Court refused to postpone hearings on petitions challenging the 2023 law for appointing election commissioners, deeming the matter "more important than any other matter." The court allowed petitioners to begin arguments, emphasizing the significance of the case over other ongoing constitutional benches.

TMC, BJD, Shiv Sena, NCP, AAP and AGP have all become weak, second-rung players in states they once dominated. And it doesn’t look like that the BJP juggernaut is stopping anytime soon, even to catch its breath

Rei Kawakubo, the avant-garde designer behind Comme des Garçons, consistently resists trends, yet remains remarkably attuned to the cultural moment. Her philosophy of imperfection and resistance, evident since her 1981 Paris debut with a torn jumper, now feels like a necessary language for a world grappling with instability and identity.

The Delhi High Court has prompted India's legal system to address the complex question of authorship when AI generates creative works. This development challenges traditional copyright law, which is human-centric, as AI systems like DABUS produce art autonomously, forcing a re-evaluation of intellectual property in the age of generative AI.