Govt to launch e-licences for pilots; India to be second country to do so for flight crew

Vice President Kamala Harris has gone 63 days as the presumptive, and now, official Democratic nominee for president without holding an official press conference.  Under pressure to sit down for a substantive interview after weeks of stonewalling, Harris finally ended her interview drought last month in Georgia when she was joined by running mate Tim…

India and the Maldives will explore ways to boost defence cooperation as defence ministers Rajnath Singh and Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon meet in New Delhi. The discussions will cover training, exercises, defence projects, and equipment supply. This comes amid improving bilateral relations and recent diplomatic engagements between the two nations.

Pakistan posted 556 in their first innings, with Salman Agha scoring an unbeaten 104, before England, despite injuries and misjudged reviews, reached 96 for 1 at stumps on Day 2. Zak Crawley led England’s reply with 64 not out, while Joe Root stayed at the crease with 32 runs.

The NIRF Rankings 2024 have been released, showcasing the top dental colleges in India. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, tops the list with a score of 81.83, followed by Manipal College of Dental Sciences and Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences. The rankings highlight a shift in performance compared to 2023. The…