India

Defying the odds: Daughter of fruit seller in Bihar becomes BSF constable

Riya Kumari, the daughter of a fruit seller from Amarpur of Bihar's Banka district, has become a constable in the Border Security Forces (BSF).

Oct 14, 2024

TN releases board exam schedule for Classes 10, 11, 12

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, on Monday, released the schedule for the public examinations of Classes 10, 11, and 12 state boards in Coimbatore.

Oct 14, 2024

Delhi govt imposes ban on firecrackers till January 1 to combat air pollution

Delhi govt imposes ban on firecrackers till January 1 to tackle air pollution

The Delhi government on Monday imposed a complete ban on the production, storage, sale and use of firecrackers till January 1, 2025. The measure is part of the city government's ongoing effort to curb rising air pollution levels during the winter season.

Oct 14, 2024

RG Kar case: Sandip Ghosh's 10 confidant doctors expelled

Calcutta HC junks Sandip Ghosh's plea for fast-track hearing on registration cancellation

A vacation bench of Calcutta High Court, on Monday, rejected a plea by Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, seeking a fast-track hearing in the matter of the cancellation of his medical registration by West Bengal Medical Council last month.

Oct 14, 2024

Joint Committee on Waqf Bill to hear views from Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind

Delhi: Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Bill to hear views of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, other stakeholders

The Joint Committee of Parliament will meet in the Parliament Annexe on Monday, to discuss on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill under the chairmanship of Jagdambika Pal. During the meeting, the Committee will hear the views of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and other stakeholders.

Oct 14, 2024

Maharashtra State Skills University named after late industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata

Maharashtra State Skills University to be named after Ratan Tata

The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday gave nod for naming Maharashtra State Skills University after Ratan Tata, the former chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons. This is one of the many decisions taken by the cabinet in its recent meetings, even as the state prepares for imminent assembly elections.

Oct 14, 2024

Returning of MUDA sites by CM Siddaramaiah's wife will be strong evidence, says petitioner Krishna

MUDA scam petitioner says Congress leader visiting Lokayukta office, urges CCTV camera installation

One of the petitioners in the MUDA scam, Snehamayi Krishna, on Monday, urged the Mysuru Lokayukta SP to install CCTV cameras in the premises and inside the office of Lokayukta.

Oct 14, 2024

Kejriwal extends offer to Omar for governance tips in a 'half-state' in a dig at Centre

Blaming the BJP-led government at the Centre for downgrading Jammu and Kashmir into a "half-state," Kejriwal said, "If Omar Abdullah faces any problems in governance, he can ask me for advice. I have successfully run the government in Delhi."

Oct 13, 2024

End of Congress in J&K? Infighting erupts after disastrous performance in J&K polls

First time in the political history of Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress got only one seat in Jammu province. After this debacle, a blame game has started among senior leaders.

Oct 13, 2024

Sonam Wangchuk, others detained during protest outside Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi

Wangchuk, along with his supporters, marched to Delhi from Leh demanding the resumption of stalled dialogue between agitating groups of Ladakh and the Union Government.

Oct 13, 2024

Gujjar-Bakerwals against nine new MLAs taking oath; seek J&K LG's intervention

Gujjars and Bakerwals to challenge Pahari tribe's eligibility for reserved ST seats in Supreme Court. Tribal leaders claim election violates constitutional provisions, demand halt of oath-taking by nine newly elected MLAs in Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 13, 2024

Leh Apex Body calls for hunger strike in support of Sonam Wangchuk's Delhi protest

Renowned environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike in Delhi to pressure the Union Government to restart stalled dialogue with agitating groups of Ladakh.

Oct 12, 2024

2 US Girls Become World's First To Get Gene Therapy For Genetic Brain Disorder

When to go for genetic testing of kids? Motor delay, low muscle tone first signs, says study

Motor delay and low muscle tone are common signs of an underlying genetic diagnosis in children with neurodevelopment disorders, scientists have found.

Oct 12, 2024

Telangana Skills University to offer first set of courses from Nov 4

Telangana Skills University announces first set of courses, to begin from Nov 4

The Young India Skills University (YISU) on Friday announced that it is all set to launch its first set of courses from November 4.

Oct 12, 2024

PM Gati Shakti scheme cut logistics cost, enabled better service delivery: Piyush Goyal

PM Gati Shakti scheme: Logistics cost down and better service enabled, says Piyush Goyal

The PM Gati Shakti initiative has heralded a paradigm shift in how India plans and implements big-ticket infrastructure projects, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.

Oct 12, 2024

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India

Defying the odds: Daughter of fruit seller in Bihar becomes BSF constable

TN releases board exam schedule for Classes 10, 11, 12

Delhi govt imposes ban on firecrackers till January 1 to tackle air pollution

Calcutta HC junks Sandip Ghosh's plea for fast-track hearing on registration cancellation

Delhi: Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Bill to hear views of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, other stakeholders

Maharashtra State Skills University to be named after Ratan Tata

MUDA scam petitioner says Congress leader visiting Lokayukta office, urges CCTV camera installation

Kejriwal extends offer to Omar for governance tips in a 'half-state' in a dig at Centre

End of Congress in J&K? Infighting erupts after disastrous performance in J&K polls

Sonam Wangchuk, others detained during protest outside Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi

Gujjar-Bakerwals against nine new MLAs taking oath; seek J&K LG's intervention

Leh Apex Body calls for hunger strike in support of Sonam Wangchuk's Delhi protest

When to go for genetic testing of kids? Motor delay, low muscle tone first signs, says study

Telangana Skills University announces first set of courses, to begin from Nov 4

PM Gati Shakti scheme: Logistics cost down and better service enabled, says Piyush Goyal

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh