Scripps National Spelling Bee tweaks its rules to make ‘spell-off’ tiebreaker less likely (Photo: AP) The Scripps National Spelling Bee won’t be so quick to force spellers into a lightning-round tiebreaker to decide a champion this year, a shift that follows criticism of the abrupt ending to last year’s competition. Scripps has eliminated its requirement…
NEW DELHI: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has dismissed jawan Munir Ahmed for allegedly concealing his marriage to a Pakistani national, a move deemed detrimental to national security, officials said on Saturday.Ahmed, who was serving with the CRPF’s 41st battalion, was terminated without a formal inquiry under rules allowing immediate dismissal in sensitive matters.According…
The US government on Thursday asked a federal judge to transfer Indian national Badar Khan Suri’s deportation case from Virginia to Texas, where he is currently being held on charges of “spreading Hamas propaganda.”At the hearing, US District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles expressed doubt about the government’s petition, which would require her to dismiss the…
Office of Management and Budget Director Russel Vought at White House (AP) US President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget proposal outlines sweeping cuts to non-defence domestic spending, totalling $163 billion, while ramping up expenditures on national security, the White House announced Friday.The proposal targets diversity initiatives and climate change programs, reflecting the administration’s political priorities. However,…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi court on Friday issued notice to former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi in relation to the National Herald money laundering case.On April 25, a Delhi court had temporarily refused to issue notices to the leaders over the case, asking the Enforcement Directorate to “bring…
Pakistan’s ISI chief Lieutenant General Mohammad Asim has been appointed as the country’s National Security Advisor. This additional charge comes amid escalating tensions with India following a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. Asim, who became ISI chief in September 2024, is responsible for intelligence operations along the Line of…
A massive wildfire sweeping through the outskirts of Jerusalem has triggered a national emergency in Israel, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate and sending thick plumes of smoke over the country’s capital. The blaze, described by authorities as one of the largest in the nation’s history, erupted on Wednesday-coinciding with Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen…
NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday reconstituted the National Security Advisory Board and appointed former R&AW chief Alok Joshi as its Chairman.Other members include former Western Air Commander Air Marshal PM Sinha, former Southern Army Commander Lt Gen AK Singh and Rear Admiral Monty Khanna are the retired officers from the military services. Rajiv Ranjan…
ICSE and ISC results 2025: Karnataka shines with strong scores across categories BENGALURU: Karnataka state clocked in a pass percentage of 99.70% for class 10 ICSE exam and 99.63% for class 12 ISC exam. The results were announced at 11 am on Wednesday.The pass percentages are better than the national average. Nationally, the pass percentage…
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that Pegasus reports affecting the country’s security and sovereignty would not be disclosed to the public. However, individuals who believe their phones were hacked may be informed separately.A bench of justice Surya Kant and justice N Kotiswar Singh said that it would balance national security and individual privacy concerns…