SIT report on Ram temple donation theft expected shortly; may shape trust reforms
Lucknow: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya is expected to submit its final report to the Uttar Pradesh government shortly, sources said on Thursday. The SIT’s findings are likely to pave the way for sweeping changes in the temple’s administration and donation-counting system. The…
Border infrastructure indispensable in tech-driven future warfare: Rajnath
New Delhi: Even as advanced weapons and platforms are being inducted into the armed forces to tackle the evolving nature of warfare, critical infrastructure such as ports, roads and tunnels will continue to play an indispensable role in the future, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. In his address at the Strategic Infrastructure Conclave…
Bihar CM launches live classes for schools, free online JEE-NEET coaching
Patna: Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday launched the ‘Bihar School Live Classes’ initiative and a free online coaching programme for JEE and NEET aspirants. The chief minister inaugurated the ‘Bihar School Live Classes’ programme at Government Girls’ Higher Secondary School in Shastri Nagar in Patna. Under the initiative, schools will be connected through video…
PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stone of projects worth Rs 5,470 crore during his Punjab visit
Chandigarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of rail and road infrastructure projects worth Rs 5,470 crore during his Punjab visit on July 17, officials said on Thursday, adding that the scheduled event will take place in Jalandhar. The projects are aimed at strengthening connectivity, improving passenger convenience and accelerating…
Rath Yatra: ”Pahandi” ritual performed at Puri”s Jagannath temple
Puri: Braving relentless rainfall, lakhs of devotees on Thursday witnessed the ‘Pahandi’ ritual, in which idols of Lord Jagannath and his two siblings are taken to chariots from the 12th-century Puri temple, marking the beginning of the nine-day annual Rath Yatra in Odisha. Amid the beating of gongs and the blowing of conches and cymbals,…
Row over Islamic religious instructions to student for homework in Hyderabad school, teacher terminated
Hyderabad: A private school teacher in the city has been terminated after a row erupted over her allegedly assigning Islamic religious practices as homework to a Hindu student, officials said on Thursday. The family members of the child alleged that the teacher assigned such work to the boy and filed a police complaint. Union Minister…
SC voices concern over CBSE’s third language policy from Class 9 onwards
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday voiced concern over the introduction of a third language in Class 9 under the CBSE curriculum, observing it would increase the stress level of students and suggesting it be introduced in Class 5 or Class 6 so that students can cope with it. A bench of Justices BV…
Cong leaders discuss party strategy for upcoming Parliament session
New Delhi: Top Congress leaders met here on Thursday to discuss the party’s strategy during the Monsoon session of Parliament beginning July 20. Senior Congress leaders, including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and other senior leaders deliberated on key issues to be taken up during the session. The…
A heartfelt note of gratitude: Better sense finally prevails
An earlier article by TG20 Chairman Agam Rao, carried in these columns, gave many readers and stakeholders the impression that he was staking a solo claim over the success of the inaugural TG20 league. The article drew strong reactions from several individuals who played a significant role in making the tournament a grand success and…
Security stepped up at Jantar Mantar ahead of Kejriwal’s visit to meet Sonam Wangchuk
New Delhi: Security has been heightened in and around Jantar Mantar ahead of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s visit to the site on Thursday to meet activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for 18 days, police sources said. Additional police personnel and paramilitary forces have been deployed at the protest venue…
