During the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, PM Modi shared valuable advice on handling pressure, time management, and goal setting. Using relatable analogies, he encouraged students to stay focused, plan effectively, and embrace challenges. He also urged parents to support their children’s dreams and emphasized that failure is a stepping stone to success.
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Symbiosis International University (SIU) has declared the SLAT 2025 results on its official website, slat-test.org. The results are for the exams held on December 13 and 15, 2024. SLAT is SIU’s entrance exam for admissions to its law programs. Candidates can check and download their results online on the official website, or can check the direct link here.
The RSS has distanced itself from the controversy over demands to demolish Aurangzeb's tomb in Khultabad. Recent violent clashes between groups resulted in curfews being imposed. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis warned against glorifying Aurangzeb, citing the unrest and the impact of a related film.
Vikas Walkar, father of Shraddha Walkar, who was murdered by her partner Aftab Poonawalla in 2022, died of a cardiac arrest at his residence in Vasai West. Shraddha’s murder case, which revealed gruesome details, is still open, and Vikas had been actively pursuing justice for his daughter.
Srikanth Bolla, founder of Bollant Industries, has joined the 'Shark Tank India' judges panel. Despite being visually impaired, he has achieved significant success, including becoming the first sight-impaired student at MIT's Sloan School. Bolla's company employs over 500 people, and his inspiring journey is captured in a biopic starring Rajkummar Rao.
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal criticized BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla for allegedly abusing AAP MLA Rituraj Jha during a live show. They condemned the remarks as reflective of BJP's narrow thinking toward Purvanchalis. BJP's Manoj Tiwari also urged Poonawalla to apologize.
Eyewitnesses recounted the terror in Jammu & Kashmir's Kathua, where a gunfight erupted between security forces and heavily armed terrorists. Anita Devi narrowly escaped after terrorists held her husband at gunpoint. Intense gunfire ensued, with around '250 rounds' heard. The operation was based on intelligence indicating terrorist presence near the Pakistan border.
India and the UK reviewed their ongoing defence cooperation, focusing on progress in electric propulsion for warships and jet engines. Defence ministers Rajnath Singh and John Healey agreed to maintain momentum in bilateral cooperation and explore increased maritime engagements. Future plans include joint work in electric propulsion systems for Indian warships.
The Joint Parliamentary Committee, led by BJP's P P Chaudhary, will convene on Wednesday to discuss the 'one nation, one election' bills introduced in Lok Sabha on December 17. With 39 members, the focus will be on understanding the legal, constitutional, and logistical aspects of this proposal, aimed at reducing election frequency and costs.
IPL 2025 will see the reintroduction of saliva on the ball and a new 'Second Ball' rule to mitigate dew effects. The Impact Player rule remains, and DRS will now cover height-based no-balls and off-side wides. BCCI’s updates aim to enhance match excitement and maintain fairness in gameplay. TimesofIndia.com takes a look at the key updates.