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The Delhi High Court has put JNUs 2026-27 admissions based on deprivation points on hold, questioning whether the university can effectively add marks to CUET scores after the entrance examination. Under JNUs policy, eligible candidates can receive up to 12 deprivation points, equivalent to 36 marks. JNU defended the system as a measure to ensure representation from across India, while a petitioner challenged its legality. The court will hear the matter again on August 24, 2026.

A UC Berkeley mathematics professor has raised concerns about declining math preparedness among incoming calculus students. Zvezdelina Stankova says some students arrive five to eight years behind in mathematics, requiring instruction in fractions and basic algebra instead of college-level calculus. She links the widening preparation gap to changes in admissions testing and notes that calculus readiness has fallen significantly since standardized testing was suspended. Her comments have renewed

Russia is back with a smaller Su-57E offer for India: just eight fifth-generation fighters, along with R-77M missiles and a renewed pitch for technology transfer and production in India.The timing is crucial. India faces a fighter squadron shortage, Tejas deliveries are still ramping up, and the indigenous AMCA is years away from becoming operational.So why just eight Su-57s? Is Moscow offering India a practical stopgap or trying to get the Su-57 inside the Indian Air Force before AMCA arrives?

Armenia has quietly become Indias biggest defence export customer, spending nearly $2 billion on radars, missiles, rockets and drones since 2020. This video breaks down how Swathi radars, Akash air defence and Pinaka rockets turned Armenia into Indias top arms buyer, why Yerevan walked away from decades of Russian dependence to do it, and what it means that Pakistan is deepening ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan, Armenias rivals, at the very same time. Full explainer on Indias fastest growing defe

England secured a 4-2 victory over India in their Hockey World Cup Pool D match. India led 2-1 at halftime after goals from Harmanpreet and Dilpreet Singh. England responded strongly in the second half, scoring three times to seal the win. This defeat means India must draw against Pakistan to advance. The result extends India's winless streak against England in the World Cup.

Japan has long relied on America for its security. But as Chinas military power grows and US weapons stockpiles face pressure, Tokyo is looking to diversify its defence partnerships.And India is increasingly part of that equation. From UNICORN stealth technology to F-2 fighter exercises, the India-Japan defence relationship is entering a new phase.Watch: https://youtu.be/l9QbzTPx_Mg?si=kaaM2mEekyxLfwOv

India have posted 460/9 in Galle. Can their bowlers take all 20 Sri Lankan wickets and seal an innings win?

Japan is looking beyond its traditional dependence on the United States and deepening defence ties with India and Australia. Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumis regional push comes as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East expose pressure on American weapons stockpiles and Chinese export controls sharpen Tokyos concerns about vulnerable supply chains. Koizumi has already called for consideration of a China-free defence-equipment supply chain. India is increasingly part of the answer. New Delhi and T

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified an exceptionally bright, red object from the early universe that may be a previously unknown black hole star. Led by Hyderabad-born MIT astronomer Rohan Naidu, the study suggests a massive black hole could be concealed within dense hydrogen, potentially explaining the mysterious little red dots seen by JWST.

Towering 405 feet above the ground, one of Indias tallest flagpoles stands proudly in Hosapete, Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. ����

In this episode of TOI AIQ Talks, Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India & South Asia, and Mayank, Founder & CEO, ADROSONIC, discuss the growing role of AI in business, the opportunities it is creating, and what its rapid evolution could mean for Indias future.Stay tuned to TOI AIQ Talks for the full episode. #TOIAIQTalks #TOIAIQuotientAwards #ADROSONIC

Air India's recent pilot screening revealed two non-negative dope test results, leading to these pilots being grounded while awaiting confirmatory tests. In response, the aviation ministry has instructed the DGCA to revise current dope testing protocols. The intended policy overhaul aims to impose stricter penalties for pilots found using illegal drugs, while also distinguishing between accidental use of medication and intentional substance abuse.