German men aged 17-45 may need military approval for long stays abroad

The Military Service Modernisation Act sets out plans to expand the number of active personnel from around 180,000 to 260,000 by 2035. In December, the German parliament voted to introduce voluntary military service, meaning that from January all 18-year-olds would be sent a questionnaire asking if they were interested in joining the armed forces. From…

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R Madhavan reacts to receiving Padma Shri: ‘I will cherish for the rest of my life’; son Vedant, Priyanka, Preity, Namrata congratulate him |

R Madhavan reacts to receiving Padma Shri; son Vedant, Priyanka Chopra, Preity Zinta congratulate him (Image credits: Instagram) R Madhavan has reacted to being conferred with the Padma Shri, saying he feels “deeply humbled” and “profoundly grateful” to receive one of the country’s highest civilian honours.The actor, who has been basking in the success of…

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CUET UG 2026: SIO India urges NTA to postpone May 28 exam over Eid-ul-Adha concerns

The Students’ Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) has urged the National Testing Agency (NTA) to postpone the CUET UG 2026 examinations scheduled for May 28, 2026 stating that the date coincides with Eid-ul-Adha celebrations and could create difficulties for candidates appearing for the national-level entrance test.In a memorandum submitted to the examination agency, SIO said…

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