Harish Baraskar

Puja Khedkar, an IAS officer, applied for certificates from Aundh and YCMH hospitals. While Aundh rejected the duplicate application, YCMH granted a 7% disability for an ACL tear. Previously an IRS officer at SAI, she has multiple disabilities including vision impairment and depression. A 2023 Central Administrative Tribunal order confirmed these, and UPSC listed her OBC status.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir intensify operations after recent encounters with terrorists. Four Indian Army personnel lost their lives in a gun battle. The region, previously peaceful, now faces a resurgence of terror attacks. Stay informed as authorities work to secure the area.

The gunman who shot at Donald Trump left behind little social media presence or clues to what led him to open fire. Officials said he had no known history of mental illness

Over 200 ex-Lok Sabha MPs in Lutyens' Delhi, who breached the one-month deadline to vacate official houses post-Lok Sabha dissolution, received eviction notices. They must surrender bungalows promptly to expedite new ministers' allotments. The Union housing ministry’s directorate of estates and Lok Sabha house committee manage accommodations for ministers and MPs respectively, sources said.

The BCCI and selection committee members are divided over appointing Hardik Pandya as the permanent T20I captain due to his fitness concerns. Despite his role in ending India's ICC jinx in the T20 World Cup, his history of serious injuries cast doubt on his reliability as a leader. Pandya's decision to opt out of red-ball cricket has caused hesitation.

In his newly-translated book, the writer looks at two Maharashtrian communities — Mahar and Mang — to document how something, which is regarded as unholy for the majority, became an 'acceptable' diet for the marginalised in the same religion

HCLTech CEO confirms no plans to link variable pay with office attendance. Insourcing limited to large players. Growth expected in AI investments. Company working on 200 GenAI proofs of concept.

Brian Lara believes former West Indies teammate Carl Hooper possesses more talent as a batter than himself and Sachin Tendulkar. Lara highlights Hooper's exceptional skills, especially his impressive performance as captain and critical role in significant matches. Hooper's aptitude, especially during leadership responsibilities, makes him one of the best players.